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 The Hills, TX
Chimney repair in The Hills usually means one of three things: a cracked crown letting rainwater into the masonry, a rusted-out cap that no longer keeps birds and debris out, or a clay-tile flue liner that has reached the end of its service life in a 1980s or 1990s custom home. Oakgrove Chimney Sweep has served The Hills since 2017, and we approach every repair here with an understanding that these are not standard suburban chimneys. Tall, stacked-stone exteriors, multi-flue custom masonry, and heavily wooded lots all shape what goes wrong and how we fix it. Call (866) 472-2513 when something looks or smells wrong, and we’ll tell you plainly whether it is urgent or can wait.
Why The Hills Homes Are Different
The Hills is an affluent, heavily wooded Hill Country community in the 78738 ZIP code, and the canopy is part of the chimney story here. Live oaks and cedar surround most properties, which means wind-blown grit, pollen, and leaf litter settle into flues and chimney caps throughout the year, not just during burn season. Caliche soil adds another layer: fine white dust works its way into every exterior joint and cap seam, mixing with soot and creosote in ways we rarely see in open subdivisions. Most sweeps in The Hills are also dealing with tall, stacked-stone chimney exteriors and multi-flue custom masonry that demand careful, non-abrasive cleaning and a close look at the crown and flashing every visit. Many of these homes were built from the 1980s through the 2010s, and the older sections often have clay-tile liners that are approaching or past thirty years of service. Hot summers and mild winters mean fireplaces see light, occasional use, but the long dry season and spring pollen load let creosote glaze and debris accumulate without anyone noticing until the first cold snap prompts a fire. That first burn is when neglected flues get dangerous.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main The Hills Services
Most homeowners in The Hills reach out to us for one of two reasons: a chimney that needs a proper sweep and inspection, or a dryer vent that has never been cleaned and is starting to show warning signs. Here is what each job involves in this community.
Chimney Sweep in The Hills
A chimney sweep in The Hills is rarely a quick brush-through. After a windy spring, we routinely pull live-oak leaves, acorn caps, and fine caliche dust out of chimney caps and smoke shelves, debris most clients assume only comes from their own fires. We clean the full flue path, inspect the crown, cap, flashing, and damper, and document anything that needs repair before it becomes a bigger problem. Because many of these are multi-flue custom chimneys, we take our time with non-abrasive methods that protect older masonry. Learn more on our Chimney Sweep in The Hills page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in The Hills
Dryer vent cleaning in The Hills is a fire-safety service, not an afterthought. Long vent runs, often through walls or under floors of larger custom homes, collect lint, dust, and even nesting material from the wooded surroundings. Restricted airflow forces the dryer to run hotter, which is the precise condition that leads to lint ignition. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination, inspect the vent cap, and confirm airflow. It is the same combustion-pathway discipline we bring to every chimney. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in The Hills for the full scope.
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 The Hills
Chimney repair in The Hills tends to cluster around two failure points. The first is water intrusion: clay-tile crowns from 1980s and 1990s custom builds crack under years of Hill Country heat and the occasional hard freeze, letting rainwater into the masonry. The second is the cap and flashing, which take a beating from high winds moving through the hills and constant debris from the live-oak canopy. Because many of these chimneys are tall and clad in stacked stone, repair work requires access planning and materials that match the existing masonry, not a generic patch. Our full chimney repair scope is detailed on the Chimney Repair service page.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Water dripping into the firebox during rain, visible rust on an old cap, or birds and squirrels getting into the flue all point to a missing or failing cap.
What it costs in The Hills
Chimney cap installation in The Hills typically runs $230 to $680 depending on flue size and whether a custom multi-flue cap is needed.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, select a properly sized cap from brands like Gelco or Copperfield, secure it with mechanical fasteners, and seal the base against water entry.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks, spalling, or missing sections on the concrete crown at the top of the chimney are the most common entry point for water damage in The Hills.
What it costs in The Hills
Crown repair in The Hills typically costs $350 to $850, with full crown rebuilds running higher when the existing concrete is beyond patching.
How we do it
We clean and prep the crown, fill cracks with a professional-grade sealant or pour a new crown form when necessary, and re-slope the surface so water sheds away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in The Hills
| Item | Typical range in The Hills |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $230 – $680 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $700 |
Can you repair a chimney without rebuilding it?
In most cases, yes. Cracked crowns, failed flashing, and damaged caps are all repairable without touching the masonry structure. A full rebuild is only needed when the chimney itself is structurally compromised, which we confirm with photos before recommending anything.
How long does chimney repair take in The Hills?
Most crown, cap, and flashing repairs are completed in a single visit of three to five hours. Liner work or custom multi-flue repairs may take a second visit depending on materials and weather windows. We schedule around Hill Country rain patterns to keep sealants curing properly.
Brands We Service in The Hills
We install and service the brands that hold up in The Hills conditions: Famco caps and venting components, Copperfield hearth products, and Gelco covers. We stock common sizes locally, so most cap and vent replacements go in without waiting on a special order. Visit our brands page to see the full supply chain we trust.
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| Service | Typical range in The Hills |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard flue) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $230 – $680 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $230 – $680 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $280 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $120 – $250 |
Two things push price up in The Hills more than anything else: tall chimneys that require extended ladder or lift access, and multi-flue custom masonry where sealing and cap work has to be replicated across several flues. Every job gets a flat-price quote before we start, so there is no surprise number at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in The Hills
We work throughout the 78738 ZIP code and the gated and non-gated sections of The Hills, including custom homes along the golf course corridors and the wooded lots near Lake Travis. Response time across the community is typically a few business days, depending on the season and whether the job is a standard sweep or a repair that needs specific materials. We schedule all work directly, no subcontractors.
- The Hills of Lakeway
- The Hills Country Club area
- Lohmans Crossing corridor
- Flintrock Falls
- Falconhead
Service Area – Cities Near The Hills
Oakgrove Chimney Sweep also serves the communities around The Hills, including Bee Cave, TX, Lakeway, TX, Briarcliff, TX, and Barton Creek, TX. If you are just outside The Hills in one of these nearby cities, the same full-service chimney and dryer vent scope applies. One call to (866) 472-2513 covers the scheduling and a straight answer on whether it is a repair or a routine sweep.
Serving The Hills, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the The Hills 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 The Hills
Most standard sweeps and inspections in The Hills are scheduled within a few business days. Repair jobs that require specific caps, liners, or crown materials may take longer depending on what we find during the initial visit and whether the part is in our local stock. We give a firm window before the appointment.
Some subdivisions in The Hills have architectural review requirements for exterior changes like a new cap or crown color. We provide photos and material specs when your HOA needs documentation, and we keep repairs visually consistent with the original masonry so they do not stand out.
That uncertainty is exactly why we start with a level-one inspection alongside every sweep. If we find a cracked crown, a failing liner, or a cap that is rusting through, we show you photos and tell you plainly whether it needs attention now or can safely wait until the next burn season.
Call Oakgrove Chimney Sweep at (866) 472-2513 for a free estimate on any chimney or dryer vent work in The Hills. We will tell you what is actually wrong, what it costs to fix, and whether it can wait. Sweep, inspect, repair: one company, one crew.
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 The Hills 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