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 Wimberley, TX
Oakgrove Chimney Sweep handles chimney repair as our primary service in Wimberley, and the work here looks different from most Hill Country towns. The cedar brake that wraps around Wimberley means pollen and needles get into places they shouldn’t, including behind flashing and under caps. Homes here skew older, with stone cottages and ranch-style builds from the 1980s and 1990s, and their masonry chimneys absorb decades of freeze-thaw cycles. When you need an honest assessment of your flue, call (866) 472-2513 and we’ll come out to look.
Why Wimberley Homes Are Different
Wimberley sits inside the Hill Country cedar brake, a dense band of Ashe juniper that sheds pollen from December through March. That pollen is sticky and fine, and it coats chimney caps, screens, and the top few feet of flue tile. When humidity rises, the pollen film catches creosote and holds it, which changes how quickly deposits build compared to a house in a cleaner-air town. We routinely clear cedar needles and pollen off caps in subdivisions like Woodcreek and River Oaks before we even start sweeping, because a clogged cap is the most common cause of a smoky fireplace that homeowners blame on draft.
The housing stock compounds it. Many Wimberley homes are 20 to 40 years old, built with exterior chimney chases and masonry fireplaces. Exterior chases mean the flue runs through unconditioned space, so the temperature swings between a cold night and a hot Hill Country afternoon push and pull on mortar joints. Add ice storms, which send people to their fireplaces for concentrated weeks of burning, and you get creosote that alternates between hard glaze and soft, sticky deposits. That’s a maintenance pattern specific to this area, and it changes what we look for during every visit.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Wimberley Services
Most Wimberley homeowners call us for two reasons: a chimney that needs sweeping, and a dryer vent that has never been cleaned. Both are fire-safety services, and both run through the same crew.
Chimney Sweep in Wimberley
A sweep in Wimberley starts above the cap, not in the firebox, because cedar pollen and needles collect there all year. We inspect the cap and screen, clean away whatever the junipers have dropped, then work the flue itself with professional-grade brushes sized to your liner. Since many homes here burn wood during winter cold snaps, creosote levels can surprise you even after a single season. We also look at the firebox, damper, and smoke shelf while we’re in there, and we’ll tell you plainly if something needs repair. For the full walk-through of how we handle Wimberley flues, read our page on Chimney Sweep in Wimberley.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wimberley
Dryer vents in Wimberley fill with lint the same way chimneys fill with creosote, and the risk is the same: a combustible blockage in an exhaust pathway. Cedar pollen adds a layer to the problem, because it settles on the lint and binds it into a denser mat that airflow can’t push through. Homes on larger wooded lots tend to run dryers longer and generate more lint, so we recommend checking the vent run at least once a year. We approach this as a combustion-pathway job, not a secondary chore. Full details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wimberley 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 Wimberley
Chimney repair in Wimberley usually starts with water. Homes built 20 to 40 years ago, with exterior chases and stone or brick masonry, have been through enough freeze-thaw cycles and cedar-season humidity to crack crowns, loosen flashing, and degrade mortar joints. The cedar pollen that blankets the area each winter doesn’t cause that damage by itself, but it clogs weep systems and holds moisture against the masonry, which accelerates every problem. Oakgrove Chimney Sweep takes a repair-first approach to flue work, because we’d rather fix what we find than leave you with a report and a referral. That’s the same full-service standard we describe on our Chimney Repair hub page.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You need a new cap if your flue is open to rain, birds, or cedar debris, or if the old cap has rusted through and no longer blocks embers.
What it costs in Wimberley
Cap installation in Wimberley typically runs $200 to $700 depending on the cap size, material, and whether the flue needs a custom bracket or crown repair first.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a Gelco or Famco cap that fits the tile or chase, secure it to the crown, and check that spark arrestor mesh is clear of pollen.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall in the attic, or rust streaks on the exterior chase mean flashing has failed and water is getting behind the roof line.
What it costs in Wimberley
Flashing repair in Wimberley generally costs $300 to $1,000 including removing old sealant, cutting new step flashing, and sealing with a polyurethane caulk rated for masonry.
How we do it
We strip the old flashing and sealant, inspect the roof deck for rot, install new step and counter flashing, and finish with a watertight seal that holds through Hill Country rain.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Visible cracking, spalling, or a crown that has pulled away from the flue tile lets water into the chase, which shows up as efflorescence or loose mortar below.
What it costs in Wimberley
Crown repair in Wimberley typically runs $800 to $1,500 depending on whether we’re resurfacing a cracked crown or tearing out and repouring a badly spalled one.
How we do it
We remove the damaged layer, build or resurface with a proper concrete mix that includes an expansion gap, and slope it away from the flue so water sheds instead of pooling.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Wimberley
| Item | Typical range in Wimberley |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $1,000 |
| Chimney crown repair | $800 – $1,500 |
Can you fix a cracked chimney crown without rebuilding the whole chimney?
Yes, most cracked crowns can be resurfaced or repoured without touching the flue or the firebox. We assess how deep the cracking goes, and if the chase below is dry, a crown repair stops the water at the source.
Do Wimberley chimneys need repair more often than homes in flat areas?
They tend to, because exterior chases sit in humid air, freeze-thaw cycles stress masonry, and cedar pollen holds moisture against the crown and cap. We recommend an annual visual check on any exterior chase in Wimberley.
Brands We Service in Wimberley
We stock and install parts from the same professional suppliers chimney contractors use, including HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco. That means we’re not pulling a big-box cap off the shelf and drilling it on. Most common repair parts are in our Anderson Mill shop and can be brought to your Wimberley job within one service visit. See what we work with on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Wimberley |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $1,000 |
| Chimney crown repair | $800 – $1,500 |
| Chimney sweeping | $150 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $100 – $250 |
What pushes a Wimberley job toward the top of those ranges is access. A steep wooded lot, a second-story chase, or a stone chimney that needs custom-bent flashing all add labor time. Pollen-clogged caps and screens also take extra clearing before the actual repair begins. We quote a flat price before we start, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Wimberley
We work throughout the 78676 ZIP code, including the wooded subdivisions where chimney access gets tight and pollen accumulation gets heavy. If your street is on a ridgeline or under dense cedar, expect us to spend extra time on cap clearing. Most Wimberley jobs are scheduled within a week.
- Woodcreek
- River Oaks
- Downtown Wimberley
- Flite Acres
- Jacobs Well
Service Area – Cities Near Wimberley
Oakgrove Chimney Sweep serves Wimberley and the surrounding Hill Country, including Woodcreek, TX right next door, San Marcos, TX to the east, Dripping Springs, TX to the north, and Buda, TX up toward Austin. If you’re on the edge of the 78676 ZIP, call and we’ll confirm the schedule.
Serving Wimberley, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Wimberley 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 Wimberley
We try to, especially during December through March when cedar pollen and fireplace use both peak. Wimberley is a regular route for us, and most non-emergency visits are scheduled within a week of your call. We’ll give you a firm day and arrival window when you book.
Most repair work like caps, crowns, and flashing doesn’t need a city permit, but some HOA communities in Wimberley have architectural guidelines for anything visible from the street. If your neighborhood board needs a work description or material list, we can provide one before the job starts.
Yes, and we’d recommend it, because 20-to-40-year-old exterior chases in the Hill Country often hide water damage that a standard home inspection won’t open up. We can perform a level-one or level-two inspection depending on what the property condition calls for, and we send you a written report with photos.
If your Wimberley chimney needs sweeping, repair, or a straight answer about what’s safe, call Oakgrove Chimney Sweep at (866) 472-2513 for a free estimate. We repair what we find, and we’ll show you the evidence before any work begins.
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 Wimberley Customers Say
"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"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