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 Bee Cave, TX
Chimney repair in Bee Cave is more common than homeowners expect, and it usually starts as a small crack in a mortar crown or a rusted cap that went unnoticed for a season or two. The limestone-ledged lots and 1990s-2010s custom homes along RM 620 and Highway 71 mean tall exterior masonry fireplaces, outdoor fire features, and multiple flues per property. When Oakgrove Chimney Sweep pulls up to a Bee Cave home, we’re usually there because someone noticed staining, a draft, or animal noise and wants a straight answer about whether it’s urgent or can wait. Call (866) 472-2513 for a repair assessment.
Why Bee Cave Homes Are Different
Bee Cave is Hill Country limestone-and-oak country, and a large share of the 78738 corridor sits in the wildland-urban interface. That changes what a chimney sweep is actually doing here. Chimney cleaning in Bee Cave doubles as fire-risk mitigation: we’re removing creosote, clearing caps and spark arrestors, and checking that ember protection still works ahead of Travis County burn-ban season. It’s not just about cozy winter fires. It’s about what happens when a spark leaves the flue in August and lands in dry juniper and live oak leaf litter.
The housing stock also shapes the work. Bee Cave is dominated by large 1990s-2010s custom and production homes in subdivisions off RM 620 and Highway 71, and many properties have both an indoor fireplace and a backyard outdoor fireplace or fire pit. That’s multiple flues and appliances per property, not the single chimney a typical older suburb has. Tall masonry chimneys, prefab fireplace units, and exterior chase covers all behave differently under Central Texas conditions.
We also deal with what the climate does to a flue that sits idle for months. Fireplaces go unused through long hot springs and summers. Animals nest. Creosote hardens into a glaze. Then a mild winter brings a few freeze-thaw cycles, and a hairline mortar crack on an exterior chimney crown opens up. Oak pollen and dust settle on caps and screens, and by October we’re removing live oak leaves, nesting material, and the occasional startled grackle or squirrel from a cap before we even start the sweep.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Bee Cave Services
Most Bee Cave homeowners call us for one of two reasons: an annual chimney cleaning or a dryer vent that has been skipped for years. Both are fire-safety services, and both benefit from a combustion-system mindset rather than a quick-clean approach.
Chimney Sweep in Bee Cave
The standard sweep in Bee Cave covers the flue, smoke chamber, damper, firebox, and cap. We see homes where the indoor fireplace runs all winter while the outdoor fire pit next to the pool gets used year-round, so it’s common for us to assess two or more flues on one property. Creosote in a fireplace that has been dormant since March is often hardened by the time we get there in October, which takes longer to remove properly than the soft soot a regularly used flue produces. A full sweep includes an inspection of the cap, spark arrestor, and mortar crown. If you need Bee Cave-specific sweep details, see our full Chimney Sweep in Bee Cave page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Bee Cave
Dryer vent cleaning in Bee Cave is a fire-safety service we take as seriously as any chimney job, because a clogged dryer duct is a combustion pathway problem. Lint accumulation, long vertical runs to attic or roof terminations, and flex hose that was never upgraded in 1990s production builds all show up regularly in the 78738 area. Homes in Bee Cave often have laundry rooms on exterior walls with short runs, but second-floor laundries and roof-vented dryers are common enough in the larger custom homes that vent length and lint trap issues go overlooked. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Bee Cave page covers what we find and how we clear it.
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 Bee Cave
Chimney repair in Bee Cave typically comes down to moisture, heat cycling, and time. The 1990s and 2000s custom homes that dominate subdivisions off RM 620 now have chimneys that have weathered two or three decades of Texas sun, freeze-thaw winters, and long dry summers. What starts as a small crown crack lets water into the masonry, and after a few seasons you have spalling brick, a rusted damper, and a fireplace that smokes or smells. Oakgrove Chimney Sweep approaches repair the same way we approach a sweep: we inspect, we document what we find, and we fix what’s actually wrong. If you have a masonry fireplace that looks rough at the top or a prefab unit with a rusted chase cover, call our Chimney Repair team. We repair what the inspection shows, and we use contractor-grade products, not big-box substitutes.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or animals in the flue, see rust stains running down the chimney, or notice that rain enters the fireplace during storms.
What it costs in Bee Cave
Chimney cap installation in Bee Cave ranges from $185 to $1,600 depending on whether it’s a standard stainless cap, a custom-sized masonry cap, or a cap and chase cover combination.
How we do it
We measure the flue or chase top, select a stainless or copper cap from Gelco or Olympia Chimney inventory, secure it to the flue tile or chase, and test the draw before we leave.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
There are visible gaps or flaking in the clay tile liner, your fireplace or furnace flue is unlined or undersized, or you smell exhaust in the living space.
What it costs in Bee Cave
Chimney liner installation in Bee Cave runs from a $2,000 re-line for a small masonry flue up to $13,500 for a full tear-out and stainless re-line with insulation on a taller outdoor chimney.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection first, then install a DuraFlex stainless steel liner sized to the appliance and flue, insulate where the home’s clearances require it, and reconnect the appliance.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You see cracked or missing mortar across the crown at the top of the chimney, water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace, or spalling brick faces below the crown line.
What it costs in Bee Cave
Chimney crown repair typically runs from $450 to $1,600 in Bee Cave depending on whether the crown is rebuilt, resealed, or replaced with a poured concrete crown on a tall exterior masonry chimney.
How we do it
We inspect the crown for cracking, remove deteriorated mortar, apply the appropriate crown repair compound or pour a new properly sloped crown, and confirm water is directed off the chimney.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Bee Cave
| Item | Typical range in Bee Cave |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $185 – $1,600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 – $13,500 |
The price spread in Bee Cave is driven by chimney height, access, and material. A one-story fireplace with a standard flue and a stock stainless cap sits at the low end. A three-story stone chimney on a hillside lot that needs a custom crown and liner insulation sits at the high end. We price the work before we start, so the number we quote is the number you pay.
How long does a chimney liner last in Bee Cave?
A properly installed stainless steel liner typically lasts 15 to 30 years in Bee Cave. The drier Central Texas climate reduces corrosion compared to coastal areas, but freeze-thaw cycling and high-heat fires shorten the range, so we check liners during every sweep.
Do I need a chimney cap if I have an outdoor fireplace in Bee Cave?
Yes. Outdoor fireplaces in Bee Cave sit under live oaks and collect leaves, pollen, and nest material faster than indoor chimneys. A cap with a spark arrestor is the single most effective guard against ember escape during burn-ban season and against animal entry in the off-season.
Brands We Service in Bee Cave
Oakgrove Chimney Sweep works with DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing products, and Gelco caps and covers, and we travel to Bee Cave with the same professional-grade parts we stock in our own vehicles. When a 78738 job needs a liner component or cap part, we typically have it on the truck, not ordered from a catalog. See our brands for the full line.
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| Service | Typical range in Bee Cave |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep and inspection (fireplace or wood stove) | $345 – $500 |
| Chimney sweep and inspection (furnace flue) | $245 – $300 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $225 |
| Chimney cap installation | $185 – $1,600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $185 – $1,600 |
| Chimney crown and masonry repair | $450 – $1,600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 – $13,500 |
| Chimney moisture damage inspection | $99 – $300 |
In Bee Cave, prices push upward when a chimney is tall, when we’re working on a hillside lot with limited ladder access, or when an outdoor fireplace has multiple flues that all need caps and spark arrestor cleaning. We quote a flat price before any work begins, and our estimates are always free.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Bee Cave
We cover the full 78738 corridor and the subdivisions that branch off RM 620 and Highway 71. Most Bee Cave neighborhoods are a 20-to-30-minute response for our crews, and we schedule deep inspections for taller custom homes during daylight hours so we can see the full crown and chase condition.
- The Homestead
- Falconhead West
- Spanish Oaks
- Sweetwater
- Barton Creek Lakeside
Service Area – Cities Near Bee Cave
Beyond Bee Cave, our service area reaches nearby Hill Country communities with similar housing stock and weather exposure. We work regularly in Lakeway, TX, where hillside lots and tall stone fireplaces need careful ladder and crowning work, and in The Hills, TX where gated custom homes often have multiple flues. Briarcliff, TX gives us more open-lot single-family chimneys, and Barton Creek, TX brings large contemporary builds with prefab and masonry combinations.
Serving Bee Cave, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bee Cave 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 Bee Cave
An inspection before burn-ban season is the most reliable way to confirm your spark arrestor is intact and your cap is clear. During a ban, even a functional chimney with an old or missing arrestor can put your property at risk, so we recommend scheduling an outdoor fireplace inspection each spring.
We inspect and repair to current fire code, and we can document the work for your HOA. Many Bee Cave HOAs require chimney or dryer vent maintenance records for outdoor fire features, and our reports include photos from the camera inspection, which most boards accept without follow-up.
Fall is the busiest stretch in Bee Cave. September and October slots fill quickly because homeowners are clearing flues before the heavier wood-burning months. Book two to three weeks ahead for fall, or call in spring and early summer when we can usually get to a 78738 property within a few days.
If your Bee Cave chimney has a cracked crown, an animal inside the flue, or a dryer vent that hasn’t been cleaned in years, call Oakgrove Chimney Sweep at (866) 472-2513. We’ll schedule an inspection, show you what we find, and fix what needs fixing.
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 Bee Cave 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