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 Uhland, TX
Chimney repair in Uhland, TX typically runs $395 – $1,850 depending on whether you’re dealing with a cracked crown, failing flashing, or a liner that’s no longer safe to burn against. Most Uhland jobs we see split into two camps: brand-new builder fireplaces that were installed and never used, and older ranch chimneys with decades of Central Texas weather beat into the mortar. Call (866) 472-2513 and we’ll tell you straight what needs fixing and what can wait.
Why Uhland Homes Are Different
Uhland sits where the Kyle/Buda growth corridor meets the last of the ranch land in Hays County. One side of a route can put us in front of a subdivision fireplace with the factory tag still hanging on the damper, and the next stop is a 40-year-old chimney on a larger lot where the crown has been baking in Texas sun through two dozen summers. That split changes how we approach every job in the 78640 ZIP. Newer fireplaces in Uhland rarely need heavy sweeping; they need inspection, because creosote isn’t the risk on a unit that’s never been lit. The older stick-built and manufactured homes are the ones where cracked flue tiles, spalling brick, and rusted caps show up after years of seasonal burn-and-ignore cycles.
Long humid stretches and relentless heat mean chimneys here go dormant for months at a time. Creosote left in a flue during a wet spring absorbs moisture and becomes corrosive. Pests move in. When that first cold front hits, a chimney that sat untouched since February gets asked to work hard overnight. Fall inspection before the first freeze is the single best move for Uhland homeowners, whether the fireplace has never been lit or has been burning for three generations.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Uhland Services
Most Uhland homeowners call us first for one of two jobs: getting a chimney swept and inspected, or clearing a dryer vent that’s been overlooked for years. Both are fire-safety services when you get down to it.
Chimney Sweep in Uhland
Oakgrove Chimney Sweep has served Uhland since 2017, and a surprising number of our first visits to the newer subdivisions are the first time anyone has looked inside the flue since the builder walked off the job. We sweep the system, inspect every accessible part, and hand you a straight report with photos. In the older homes around town, sweeping is where we find the cracked tiles and deteriorating mortar joints that lead into repair work. See Chimney Sweep in Uhland for the full breakdown of how we approach a first sweep and what it costs.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Uhland
Dryer vents in Uhland collect lint the same way chimneys collect creosote, and on larger acreage lots where laundry rooms sit far from the exterior wall, the vent runs longer and traps more. Lint in a vent burns fast and hot, and the humidity in this part of Hays County makes lint clump rather than blow clear. Our crews treat dryer vent cleaning as combustion-pathway work, not a side job. Get the details on Dryer Vent Cleaning in Uhland.
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 Uhland
Chimney repair in Uhland spans two very different problems. In the new subdivisions east of Uhland Road, we find builder-grade fireplace systems that were installed to code minimums but never checked after the final walkthrough, meaning small gaps and installation shortcuts sit hidden until someone finally looks. In the older ranch homes on the west side of town, the damage is generational: freeze-thaw cycles and long humid summers have worked cracks into crowns and flashing, and liners are often original to homes built when local codes were far looser. Oakgrove Chimney Sweep handles the full scope of what we find, in-house, which is the point of Chimney Repair as a service: we don’t hand you a list of problems and a referral to someone else. We fix what’s broken.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
If rain water pools in your firebox after a storm or birds have nested in the flue, the cap is missing or sized wrong.
What it costs in Uhland
A new cap installation in Uhland typically runs $195 – $375 depending on flue size and whether the crown needs patching first.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set a properly sized stainless or copper cap on a prepared crown, and secure it against the gusty front-line winds that sweep across the San Marcos River basin.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
A cap that’s rusted through, dented from hail, or letting rain in during heavy downpours has already failed and needs replacing rather than resealing.
What it costs in Uhland
Replacement caps in Uhland run $245 – $500, with the higher end covering custom sizing for older flue openings or multi-flue layouts.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, wire-brush the mounting surface, and anchor the new cap so it seals water out while letting the flue draft properly.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
If your fireplace smokes back into the room, your chimney inspection shows gaps between flue tiles, or you’re using an old wood stove with no liner at all, the flue needs a new lining system.
What it costs in Uhland
Liner installation in Uhland typically runs $2,500 – $5,000, with the specific number driven by flue height, whether it’s a straight drop or has offsets, and what the existing masonry can support.
How we do it
We build out the liner system from DuraFlex components, sized to the appliance and the flue, and connect it with a properly sealed top plate and cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall in the attic, or visible gaps where the chimney meets the roofline all point to failing flashing.
What it costs in Uhland
Flashing repair in Uhland runs $425 – $900, with the price set by how much of the old flashing must be cut out and whether the roofline around it needs resealing.
How we do it
We strip the old flashing, inspect the masonry underneath, and install new step and counter flashing that moves water off the chimney and off the roof line instead of letting it pool.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A spalling or crumbling crown, visible cracks running across the top surface, or a crown that’s porous enough to soak water are all signs the weather has finally gotten through.
What it costs in Uhland
Crown repair in Uhland runs $350 – $1,200 depending on whether the whole crown must be rebuilt or a resurfacing coat will do the job.
How we do it
We grind out the failed surface, rebuild or resurface the crown with a material that sheds water, and slope it so rain runs off rather than sitting against the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Uhland
| Item | Typical range in Uhland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $195 – $375 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $245 – $500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $425 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
Do I need a liner replacement or can it wait?
If the liner has visible gaps, missing mortar, or is no longer the right size for the appliance, it’s a combustion safety issue, not a cosmetic call. In Uhland, long stretches of disuse followed by sudden heavy burning make a compromised liner more dangerous, because the system goes from cold and damp to fully loaded in a single evening.
Why does my chimney leak when it rains in Uhland?
Most Uhland roof leaks that trace back to the chimney are flashing failures, not roof failures. Ten or fifteen years of Central Texas sun and the occasional hailstorm can lift and crack flashing until it pulls away from the masonry. We trace it with a water test and fix the source instead of slapping sealant over the symptom.
Brands We Service in Uhland
We stock and install Gelco caps and covers, Famco venting components, and HeatShield resurfacing materials on Uhland jobs, pulling from the same trade supply chain contractors use, not the hardware store aisle. Common parts are on the truck. See our brands for the full line.
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| Service | Typical range in Uhland |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $169 – $289 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $110 – $225 |
| Chimney cap installation | $195 – $375 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $245 – $500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $425 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $900 – $1,600 per 15-foot section |
| Chimney inspection | $135 – $215 |
| Masonry repair | $150 – $1,100 |
What pushes price up most in Uhland is roof pitch and access: older ranch homes with steep rooflines and limited ladder room cost more to work on than a single-story new build with a shallow pitch. You’ll get a flat price before we start, not an estimate that drifts once the job is underway. Call (866) 472-2513 for a free estimate.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Uhland
Our crews work throughout the 78640 ZIP, from the subdivision streets that back up to the old Kyle/Buda rail line to the larger lots and manufactured home communities on the west side of town. Response time runs two to four business days for most Uhland calls, with more slots available in the fall when everyone here is thinking the same thing about getting the fireplace ready.
- Uhland proper and residential streets off Uhland Road
- Newer subdivisions along the Kyle/Buda expansion corridor
- Acreage properties and manufactured home lots west of town
- Ranches and older stick-built homes near the San Marcos River basin
Service Area – Cities Near Uhland
Oakgrove Chimney Sweep covers Uhland and the surrounding Hays and northern Caldwell County area. We work regularly in Kyle, TX and Buda, TX where the same growth-corridor homes keep our inspection schedule full, and we take calls across San Marcos, TX and Manchaca, TX for both sweep and repair jobs.
Serving Uhland, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Uhland 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 Uhland
Most Uhland appointments land within two to four business days. Fall is our busiest season because the whole Kyle/Buda corridor schedules at once, so if you want a pre-freeze inspection, call earlier than you think you need to. We book in order of call, not by job size.
Hays County generally requires permits for structural chimney work like liner replacement or significant masonry rebuilds, and Uhland homeowners should confirm any HOA requirements on newer properties. We’ll tell you when a permit is needed and handle the details on our end where the scope requires it.
We routinely combine a chimney sweep with a dryer vent cleaning, since both are combustion-safety services and the equipment crossovers make the visit efficient. Repair findings from the sweep can often be quoted and scheduled right then instead of waiting on a third party.
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 Uhland Customers Say
"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Dustin Barrett"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Steve Doyle"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Hector Garcia