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 Lakeway, TX
Chimney repair in Lakeway usually means dealing with what the Hill Country does to a flue: wind-driven debris off greenbelt lots, creosote that glazes over fast in damp lake air, and older prefab fireboxes from the 1980s and 1990s that are past their service life. Oakgrove Chimney Sweep has served Lakeway since 2017. We’re a full-service chimney company, so when we find a cracked crown, a rusted cap, or a flue liner that’s losing its seal during a sweep, we can repair it on the spot rather than handing you off to someone else. Call (866) 472-2513 to talk through what you’re seeing.
Why Lakeway Homes Are Different
Lakeway sits on the eastern edge of the Hill Country, pressed against Lake Travis, and the homes here reflect that terrain. Custom and semi-custom builds from the 1970s through today mix limestone and stucco facades with tall vaulted great rooms built around large masonry or prefab fireplaces. That means we walk into both original 1980s inserts that were never designed to last 40 years and newer luxury stone hearths that need careful creosote assessment before anyone starts scraping.
The climate works against chimneys in ways it doesn’t in flatter suburbs. Mild winters bring damp, humid cold snaps and strong north winds off the water. Lightly used fireplaces collect moisture instead of burning it off, and that moisture bonds with creosote to form the thick, glazed third-degree deposits we find all through Lakeway’s lakeside neighborhoods. Live oak and cedar pollen in different seasons, plus leaf loads from heavily treed lots, clog caps and spark screens fast. Homes on ridgelines and greenbelt-adjacent streets get it worst: the wind packs leaves against the mesh, and part-time lake house owners often don’t know until smoke backs up into the room. The truth is, a chimney that “barely gets used” in Lakeway can be dirtier than one burning every weekend in a treeless subdivision.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lakeway Services
Most Lakeway homeowners call us first for one of two things: a chimney sweep they can schedule around lake-season weekends, or a dryer vent cleaning after they realize how much lint a hillside laundry room can trap. Both are safety work, and both are services we perform with the same level of inspection and documentation.
Chimney Sweep in Lakeway
A proper sweep in Lakeway is more than running a brush up the flue. We’re looking at creosote stage, cap and spark screen condition, flue liner integrity, and whether wildlife has moved in since the last fire. The combination of cedar pollen, live oak leaves, and damp lake air means spark screens clog fast here, and a blocked screen turns a pleasant fire into a smoke-filled great room. We document everything with photos so you can see what we see before any repair is discussed. For the full scope of what a Lakeway sweep involves, see Chimney Sweep in Lakeway.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lakeway
Dryer vent cleaning is a fire-safety service, not an afterthought. Lakeway homes with laundry rooms on second floors or long vent runs through walls and attics accumulate lint faster than shorter, straight runs in older single-story houses. That lint is fuel, and a restricted vent also forces your dryer to run longer on every cycle. Our crews approach dryer vents as combustion pathways because that’s what they are: a path that carries heat and particulates out of your home. If it’s restricted, the risk climbs. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lakeway for details on what we check and how often we recommend service.
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 Lakeway
Chimney repair in Lakeway often starts with an aging prefab insert or a masonry flue that’s been collecting moisture for years because the chimney cap failed and nobody noticed. The damp, humid cold snaps off Lake Travis accelerate spalling in brick and stone, and glazed creosote from occasional use clings harder to damaged liners than it would in a drier climate. When we find those problems, we fix them. Oakgrove Chimney Sweep provides full Chimney Repair service, from caps and crowns to liner work, using professional trade materials rather than hardware-store substitutes.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Water in the firebox after rain, visible rust on an old cap, or birds and squirrels getting into the flue.
What it costs in Lakeway
Chimney cap installation in Lakeway typically runs $180 to $340 depending on flue size and whether a standard replacement is in stock.
How we do it
We measure the flue, match the cap to your chimney type, secure it properly, and check that the spark screen still passes airflow.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall in the great room, or rusted metal flashing visible from the roof.
What it costs in Lakeway
Flashing repair in Lakeway usually falls between $250 and $600 depending on how much of the existing flashing can be reused.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, inspect the roofline for water damage, and install new flashing sealed against Lakeway’s wind-driven rain.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks in the concrete crown on top of the chimney, spalling brick near the top, or water pooling inside the flue.
What it costs in Lakeway
Crown repair in Lakeway typically costs $300 to $700 depending on whether we’re patching cracks or rebuilding the crown surface.
How we do it
We assess the existing crown, remove loose material, and apply a new weather-resistant surface sloped to shed water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Lakeway
| Item | Typical range in Lakeway |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $700 |
Costs push higher in Lakeway when we’re working on steep rooflines, multi-story chimneys on hillside lots, or older masonry that needs more prep before new materials go on. We quote a flat price before work begins, after we’ve put eyes on the actual chimney.
Can you repair my chimney the same day you sweep it?
In many Lakeway jobs, yes. If the repair is a cap, crown patch, or flashing issue and we have the part on the truck, we can often complete it during the same visit. Larger liner or masonry repairs get scheduled separately. Call (866) 472-2513 to describe what you’re seeing and we’ll tell you what’s realistic.
Do I really need a new liner, or is this just an upsell?
You’ll see the evidence before any liner recommendation. We photograph the inside of the flue with a camera and show you exactly where the liner is cracked, separated, or missing. If it’s sound, we say so. The damp Lakeway climate accelerates liner deterioration, but we don’t recommend replacement without proof.
Brands We Service in Lakeway
We stock and install materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco, the same suppliers working chimney contractors use for liner systems, resurfacing, and caps. Parts are on the truck for most common Lakeway repairs, which keeps turnaround shorter than ordering from a catalog after the fact. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Lakeway |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $170 – $240 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $165 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $220 – $380 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $900 – $2,000 |
Lakeway prices run toward the upper end of these ranges when homes sit on steep greenbelt lots that make roof access slower, or when older 1980s fireplaces need extra disassembly to reach the problem. The price we quote is the price you pay: flat, agreed before work starts, and backed by camera documentation of everything we find.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lakeway
We work throughout the 78738 ZIP and the surrounding lakeside communities, including most streets along Lake Travis and the greenbelt-adjacent subdivisions where trees press close to the house. Response time across Lakeway is typically within a few business days, and we group calls by area to keep scheduling efficient during cedar season.
- The Hills of Lakeway
- Lakeway Highlands
- Rough Hollow
- Flintrock Falls
- Lakeway South
Service Area – Cities Near Lakeway
Oakgrove Chimney Sweep covers the wider Hill Country lake corridor, including Bee Cave, TX, The Hills, TX, Briarcliff, TX, and Barton Creek, TX. If you’re on the edge of Lakeway or in a neighboring community, call (866) 472-2513 and we’ll confirm coverage for your street.
Serving Lakeway, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lakeway 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 Lakeway
Most Lakeway appointments are scheduled within two to five business days. During winter cedar season and fall cold snaps, demand climbs, so we recommend booking sweeps before you plan the first fire of the season. Call (866) 472-2513 for current availability.
Most chimney sweeping and repair is considered routine maintenance and doesn’t need community approval, but some Lakeway HOAs have rules about visible exterior changes like caps or shrouds. We can document the work with before-and-after photos if your board asks for records.
Yes. That’s one of the reasons Lakeway homeowners consolidate their annual vent and chimney maintenance with us. A combined visit covers the fireplace flue, the dryer vent, and any repair findings in a single scheduling block, with one crew and one set of documentation. Call (866) 472-2513 to set it up.
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 Lakeway Customers Say
"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"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Neil Novak