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 Wyldwood, TX
Chimney repair in Wyldwood usually means addressing creosote damage, failed caps, or rusted prefab flues before the next burn season. Oakgrove Chimney Sweep has served Wyldwood since 2017, and most of the repair work we do here traces back to two causes: years of hard use burning green wood, and moisture getting into flues that sit idle through long, humid summers. Call (866) 472-2513 when you want a straight diagnosis and a repair quote that doesn’t disappear after we leave.
Why Wyldwood Homes Are Different
Wyldwood sits in the Wildland-Urban Interface, where homes on acreage back directly up against live oak and loblolly pine. That setting changes what a chimney problem means. A chimney fire here isn’t just a house fire; it’s a potential forest fire. Embers escaping through a failed cap or a cracked flue tile can land in dry leaf litter or pine straw and ignite ground beyond the homeowner’s fence line. That’s why we explain every repair in terms of spark containment, not just draft.
The housing stock adds another layer. Much of Wyldwood is custom-built and manufactured homes from the 1980s through the 2000s, and many of those original prefab chimney systems are now 25 to 40 years old. Metal flues that age out here are often rusted from the inside, thanks to Gulf humidity and condensation cycles. We also work on a lot of freestanding wood stoves fed by firewood cut and split on the homeowner’s own lot. Green or partially seasoned wood produces heavy creosote, and that creosote is the single biggest driver of the repair calls we run in 78612.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Wyldwood Services
Most Wyldwood homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a chimney that needs sweeping before or after burn season, or a dryer vent that hasn’t been cleaned since the house was built. Here’s how each works in Wyldwood specifically.
Chimney Sweep in Wyldwood
A proper sweep in Wyldwood is a diagnostic appointment, not a quick brush-through. Because so many homes burn wood cut on their own land, we routinely pull raccoon and bird nests and scrub out glazed creosote that’s hardened into a tar-like layer. The long idle season from May through October lets that creosote cake and attract moisture, and then the first hard freeze in Bastrop County sends everyone to the fireplace at once. Getting swept before that rush is the smarter play. We sweep, inspect, and document the flue condition every visit. Full details on that service: Chimney Sweep in Wyldwood.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wyldwood
Dryer vents clog faster in Wyldwood than in most suburban settings, partly because rural loads tend to include more lint-heavy work clothes and pet hair, and partly because vent runs in older manufactured homes are often longer than code allows now. Lint-packed vents are a combustion risk, and we treat them that way. Our crew cleans dryer vents with the same combustion-pathway thinking we bring to a chimney, because a blocked vent and a blocked flue fail the same way: heat builds where it can’t escape. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wyldwood for scope and signs to watch for.
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 Wyldwood
Chimney repair in Wyldwood usually comes down to one of three things: a cap that’s failed and is letting rain and wildlife into the flue, a crown that’s cracked from years of Gulf-humidity expansion and contraction, or a prefab metal flue that’s rusted through from condensation. Homes built in the 1980s through 2000s are now hitting the age where original chimney components fail, and the long hot summers don’t help. When we find a problem during a sweep, we can repair it ourselves instead of handing you a referral to another company. Our full repair scope lives here: Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear animal noises in the flue, see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, or notice your old cap is rusted through and letting rain straight down the flue.
What it costs in Wyldwood
A new chimney cap in Wyldwood typically runs $180 to $450 installed, depending on flue size and whether we’re fabricating a custom bracket for an odd-shaped crown.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, match the cap material to the existing termination (stainless or copper), secure it with a mechanical fastener, and seal the mounting points against wind-driven rain.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your masonry chimney has flue tiles that are cracked, spalling, or missing, or you’re seeing charred creosote flakes falling into the firebox when you burn.
What it costs in Wyldwood
Chimney liner installation in Wyldwood generally lands between $1,800 and $3,200 depending on flue height, roof access, and whether the old liner needs to be broken out first.
How we do it
We inspect the existing flue with a camera, size the new liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, run a DuraFlex flexible liner down the flue, and reconnect the appliance with proper terminations and a locking cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water streaks on the chimney chase inside the attic, or brown ceiling stains near the chimney wall after hard rain.
What it costs in Wyldwood
Flashing repair around a Wyldwood chimney runs $350 to $900 depending on how much of the old flashing we’re cutting out and replacing, plus any chase rust remediation.
How we do it
We cut out the failed flashing sections, install new step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal the transition with high-temperature-rated sealant that holds through Bastrop County’s hot-cold cycle.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of your masonry chimney is cracked, crumbling, or has visible gaps where water pools and seeps into the brick below.
What it costs in Wyldwood
Chimney crown repair in Wyldwood is typically $400 to $1,100 depending on crown size, crack severity, and whether we’re resurfacing or doing a full remove-and-repour.
How we do it
We chip out the failed crown material, prep the surface, and pour or trowel a new crown with a proper drip edge and expansion joints so water sheds away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Wyldwood
| Item | Typical range in Wyldwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $450 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $3,200 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
How often should a chimney be repaired or at least inspected in Wyldwood?
Every home is different, but annual inspection is the baseline in Wyldwood because of the humidity and wildlife pressure. Repairs should happen when inspection finds a defect, not on a calendar.
Do I really need a new liner, or can it be resurfaced?
Some flues can be restored with HeatShield liner resurfacing instead of a full replacement. If your flue tiles are cracked but the structure is sound, HeatShield restores the surface and seals it. Call (866) 472-2513 for an inspection.
Brands We Service in Wyldwood
We stock and install DuraFlex flexible liners, Gelco caps and covers, and HeatShield resurfacing materials from our service vehicles. When a Wyldwood job needs a part, we’re not ordering from a hardware store and hoping. Our brands are what serious chimney contractors run.
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| Service | Typical range in Wyldwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $450 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $3,200 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,100 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
| Flue repair | $300 – $800 |
| Fireplace rebuild | $1,500 – $3,800 |
What pushes price up in Wyldwood is roof pitch and access. Steep ranch-style roofs and second-story chimneys surrounded by oak limbs take longer to set up safely, and that labor is part of the quote. We give an upfront flat price before work starts, not an hourly guess.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Wyldwood
We run routes through the unincorporated communities and acreage subdivisions around Wyldwood and Bastrop County weekly. If you’re off a private road, no problem; we just need a gate code or a heads-up on drive length when you book.
- Wyldwood Acres
- Pine Ridge Estates
- Cedar Hills
- Live Oak Ranch
- Loblolly Pines
Service Area – Cities Near Wyldwood
Oakgrove Chimney Sweep also serves Bastrop, TX, Garfield, TX, Hornsby Bend, TX, and Onion Creek, TX. If you’re just outside Wyldwood, call (866) 472-2513 and we’ll confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Wyldwood, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Wyldwood 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 Wyldwood
We schedule Wyldwood work within the week in most months. During the first hard freeze of the season, call volume spikes, so book ahead in September or October if you want a guaranteed slot before burn season starts.
Most of Wyldwood is unincorporated Bastrop County, so there’s no municipal permit office. If your property is in a deed-restricted subdivision, cap or chase replacement may need architectural committee sign-off. We can provide spec sheets for that.
Occasional burning still deposits creosote, and in Wyldwood’s humidity, that creosote absorbs moisture and corrodes the flue faster. A first-time inspection is the right move, even if you only light a fire a dozen times a year. Call (866) 472-2513.
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 Wyldwood Customers Say
"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"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