Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Chimney Company in Windemere, TX
Chimney repair in Windemere usually comes down to two things: cap or crown damage from Hill Country weather, and liner deterioration in fireplaces that sit dormant nine months out of the year. Oakgrove Chimney Sweep has served Windemere since 2017, and we handle everything from minor flashing leaks to full HeatShield liner restoration. If you’re seeing water stains near the fireplace or hearing metal scraping when the wind kicks up, call (866) 472-2513 and we’ll take a look.
Why Windemere Homes Are Different
Windemere is a small, upscale Hill Country community in the 78764 ZIP where nearly every home has at least one wood-burning fireplace. But here’s what shapes our work: the long warm season means those fireplaces sit unused for months at a stretch, and that idleness creates its own set of problems. We’re not usually dealing with heavy creosote buildup in Windemere. We’re dealing with live oak leaves and juniper debris that find their way past worn chimney caps, birds and squirrels that build nests in the flue, and the fine Central Texas dust that coats everything and slowly works its way into masonry joints.
The housing stock here tells a story too. Most Windemere homes were built in the 1990s and 2000s as custom builds, which means masonry fireplaces with manufactured stone veneer rather than run-of-the-mill brick. That stone looks great, but it’s more delicate to work around, and the oversized chimney caps that were popular during that building era don’t always hold up well to wind-driven rain. We also see a good number of gas-log inserts, which have their own flue requirements that a standard wood-burning sweep won’t address. When we plan a repair in Windemere, we’re planning around 20-to-30-year-old custom construction, not a tract-home standard.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Windemere Services
Most Windemere homeowners call us first for one of two reasons: their chimney hasn’t been cleaned in years and they want it inspected before burning season, or their dryer vent has never been touched and they’re learning what that means for fire risk.
Chimney Sweep in Windemere
A sweep in Windemere is less about removing thick creosote glaze and more about getting the flue truly clear and properly inspected. Because fireplaces here burn only during brief cold snaps, the firebox often looks clean enough. What we find is what’s hiding further up: squirrel nests built during the spring, leaf litter packed against the damper, and dust that’s settled into mortar joints. We brush the full flue length, remove everything that shouldn’t be there, and document what we find. For a full rundown on the process and timing, see our Chimney Sweep in Windemere page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Windemere
Windemere homes tend to have longer dryer-vent runs than you’d expect, often routed through walls and up toward the roofline. That length means more places for lint to accumulate, and with the amount of laundry a family produces in this climate, vents can restrict faster than homeowners realize. Our dryer vent cleaning is a fire-safety service performed by the same technicians who understand combustion pathways, not a side job for a duct-cleaning crew. For details on what we do and why it matters in Windemere, visit our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Windemere page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Chimney Repair in Windemere
Chimney repair in Windemere is rarely about catastrophic failure. It’s usually a slow accumulation of small problems: a hairline crack in the crown that lets water in during February rains, flashing that’s pulled away from a 20-year-old roof, a cap that’s rusted through and stopped keeping squirrels out. Those small problems compound, and in a custom 1990s masonry chimney, the repair bill climbs faster than most homeowners expect. Oakgrove Chimney Sweep handles the full scope, from cap replacement to liner installation, so a problem found during a sweep gets fixed by the same company that diagnosed it. We repair what we find. Learn more about our full Chimney Repair services.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear animal noises in the flue, see leaves and twigs in the firebox, or notice water streaks running down the exterior stone after rain.
What it costs in Windemere
Chimney cap installation in Windemere typically runs $250 to $600 depending on flue size, roof access, and whether we’re custom-fitting a cap for a multi-flue chimney.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, match a cap to your chimney’s dimensions and venting needs, secure it to the flue tile or crown, and check that airflow through the chimney is unaffected.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You’ve got flue-tile cracks visible during an inspection, old mortar joints dropping debris into the firebox, or a water heater and fireplace sharing a flue that was never properly sized.
What it costs in Windemere
Chimney liner installation in Windemere typically runs $1,800 to $3,500 for a DuraFlex flexible liner system, with the final figure driven by flue height, chimney accessibility, and whether we’re relining an insert flue.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection to confirm flue condition, drop a properly sized DuraFlex liner down the chimney, insulate and connect it at the appliance and cap, and verify draft with a smoke test before we leave.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You see cracking or spalling concrete at the top of the chimney, efflorescence staining on the exterior stone, or water pooling on the crown after a hard rain.
What it costs in Windemere
Chimney crown repair in Windemere typically runs $400 to $900 for crack sealing and resurfacing, and $900 to $1,800 if the old crown has to be removed and poured fresh.
How we do it
We clean out the damaged surface, fill and seal cracks with a flexible crown-coat product, build a slight slope away from the flue so water sheds properly, and confirm the overhang keeps runoff off the masonry face.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Windemere
| Item | Typical range in Windemere |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,800 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex flexible liner) | $1,800 – $3,500 |
How long does chimney repair take in Windemere?
Most cap and crown repairs are done in a single visit, typically two to four hours. Liner installation is usually a full day because it requires a camera inspection before work begins and a draft test after it ends.
Do Windemere chimneys need repair even if they’re rarely used?
Yes. Fireplaces that sit idle for months are exactly where moisture, pests, and masonry deterioration move in without being noticed. A chimney that isn’t burning still needs its cap, crown, and flashing to stay structurally sound.
Brands We Service in Windemere
Windemere homes in the 78764 ZIP often reach us because a chimney built with quality components has developed a specific parts problem: a Famco venting component that’s degraded, an oversized cap that’s failed, or a masonry flue that needs HeatShield resurfacing rather than full relining. We work with these systems directly, using the same professional supply chain for replacement parts, so we’re not adapting hardware-store substitutes to custom construction. For details on the full parts lineup, see our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Windemere |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (wood-burning fireplace) | $180 – $300 |
| Chimney sweep (gas-log insert) | $200 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| HeatShield liner restoration | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Chimney inspection (camera) | $150 – $350 |
| Masonry repair / repointing | $500 – $2,000 |
Windemere pricing shifts with roof pitch and stone-veneer access. A steep roof on a custom two-story build takes longer and costs more than a single-story ranch, and working around manufactured stone requires more care than plain brick. Every job gets a flat-price quote before we start, based on what we can see and what the camera shows us, so there’s no surprise line item when the work is done.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Windemere
We work throughout the 78764 ZIP and the surrounding Hill Country drives, and most Windemere calls put us on-site within five business days. Inspection-only visits can often be scheduled sooner. We serve every street in the community, including:
- Windemere Oaks
- Windemere Hills
- Windemere Estates
- The Windemere Commons area
- Homes along Boulder Lane and Canyon Ridge Drive
Service Area – Cities Near Windemere
Oakgrove Chimney Sweep serves Windemere and the surrounding Central Texas communities from our Anderson Mill base. We regularly work in Anderson Mill, TX, Jollyville, TX, Pflugerville, TX, and Wells Branch, TX. If you’re just outside Windemere and aren’t sure whether we cover your street, call us and we’ll tell you straight.
Serving Windemere, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Windemere area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Windemere
Most Windemere appointments are scheduled within five business days. If you need a camera inspection before a real estate closing or after a storm, call (866) 472-2513 and we’ll work with your timeline as best we can.
Most Windemere HOAs care about exterior appearance, so cap replacements that change the look of your roofline may need a quick check against your covenants. Interior work like sweeping, liner installation, and dryer vent cleaning isn’t affected. We’ll flag anything that might need HOA eyes and leave the paperwork to you.
Yes. Our crews are cross-trained for chimney sweeping, chimney repair, and dryer vent cleaning, so we can stack both jobs into a single appointment and give you one documented report covering every combustion pathway in the house. That’s the point of one company doing all three.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Windemere Customers Say
"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Alma Salazar"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Neil Novak"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Adriana Delgado