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 Manor, TX
Chimney repair in Manor usually means correcting the consequences of a baking Texas summer: rusted caps, seized dampers, and pest intrusion in flues that went untouched since the last cold snap in March. Oakgrove Chimney Sweep has served Manor since 2017, and most of the repair work we do here involves manufactured fireplaces and factory-built metal chimneys in 1990s-to-2020s brick-veneer and Hardie-plank homes, not the century-old masonry stacks you’d find in older Austin neighborhoods. When a Manor homeowner calls us about a chimney that leaks into the firebox or a cap that’s pulled loose in a windstorm, we diagnose the full combustion pathway and repair what we find. Call (866) 472-2513 for a free estimate on chimney repair, sweeping, or dryer vent cleaning.
Why Manor Homes Are Different
Manor sits on the blackland prairie east of Austin, and the housing stock reflects the growth pattern of the last three decades. Subdivisions like Shadowglen and Lagos replaced ranch land with tract-built single-family homes, most of which have manufactured fireboxes, direct-vent gas logs, or factory-built metal chimneys rather than true masonry flues. These systems behave differently than an old brick chimney. They rust at the cap and chase top, leak around the flashing where the pipe penetrates the roof, and offer attractive nesting spots for birds, wasps, and squirrels during the long idle season. Central Texas heat and humidity mean most Manor chimneys sit unused from April through October, and the first serious cold front in November brings a wave of calls from homeowners who open the damper and discover a mud dauber nest or a seized damper cable. Wind-driven dust and live-oak pollen from the surrounding prairie settle on caps and spark arrestors all summer, choking the draft before the first fire ever lights. The work here is less about scraping decades of creosote and more about restoring systems that have degraded from disuse, weather, and wildlife.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Manor Services
Manor homeowners call us most about two things: getting a fireplace safely usable before the short burning season, and clearing the dryer vent they haven’t thought about since the house was built. Both are fire-safety services, and both get the same diagnostic attention.
Chimney Sweep in Manor
A chimney sweep in Manor typically addresses creosote glaze and animal nests rather than the heavy soot accumulation you’d see in a house that burns every night from October to March. Most Manor fireplaces get used a handful of times a year, which creates a specific problem: low-temperature fires produce sticky, hard creosote that clings to the flue walls, and a few months of summer vacancy gives birds and wasps time to move in. We sweep the flue, remove nests, inspect the cap and damper, and flag anything that needs repair before it becomes a bigger job. Chimney Sweep in Manor covers pricing and what to expect on the day of service.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Manor
Dryer vent cleaning in Manor is a fire-safety service we treat with the same seriousness as a chimney inspection. Lint builds up in the vent run behind the dryer, and in a hot, humid climate that lint can cake with moisture and harden, restricting airflow and raising the dryer’s operating temperature. This is the most commonly overlooked fire risk in a tract-built home, because the vent is hidden behind the appliance and out of sight. We clean the full run, verify the termination flap opens properly, and check for crushed or sagging ductwork. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Manor has the full scope and local pricing.
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 Manor
Chimney repair in Manor is largely driven by the climate and the housing era. Homes built between the 1990s and 2020s use factory-built metal chimney systems, and those systems fail at predictable points: the galvanized cap rusts through, the chase top leaks around the pipe, or the flashing lets water run down the exterior of the flue and into the chase. In a city where the chimney sits unused for eight or nine months a year, rust and animal damage do more harm than fire ever does. Our full-service scope means we diagnose and fix these problems in the same service relationship, using professional trade materials like DuraFlex, Famco, and Copperfield components. If you want to see the broader repair capability, our Chimney Repair hub page details the full scope of what we fix.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight through the top of your chimney, rainwater pools in the firebox after storms, or birds have nested in the flue.
What it costs in Manor
Chimney cap installation in Manor typically runs $150 to $450 depending on the flue diameter and whether the cap must be fabricated for a custom chase top.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless or galvanized cap from Gelco or Famco stock sized to the termination, and secure it to the crown or chase top with mechanical fasteners and a weather seal.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, the mesh spark arrestor has holes, or the cap has pulled loose enough that it rattles in the wind.
What it costs in Manor
Replacing a failed cap in Manor generally falls between $140 and $400, including removal and disposal of the old unit.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the flue termination for hidden rust damage, and install a replacement matched to the original chase or crown footprint.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your flue tiles are cracked or missing, you smell smoke in rooms above the fireplace, or a camera inspection shows gaps between tile sections.
What it costs in Manor
Chimney liner installation in Manor typically costs $900 to $2,500, with the final figure driven by flue height, access to the roof, and whether a DuraFlex flexible liner or a rigid system is required.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection to confirm the flue condition, size the liner to the appliance and existing flue dimensions, then drop and connect a professional-grade liner system with the correct termination cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You have water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, the drywall around the firebox feels damp, or the flashing is visibly lifted or corroded at the roofline.
What it costs in Manor
Flashing repair in Manor ranges from $300 to $900 depending on whether the roof penetration is a simple pipe chase or a full masonry-to-roof junction requiring step and counter flashing.
How we do it
We inspect the roof penetration, remove the failed flashing, and install new step, counter, and apron flashing sealed against the shingles and the chimney body.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Manor
| Item | Typical range in Manor |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $140 – $450 |
| Chimney liner installation | $900 – $2,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $900 |
Prices in Manor push toward the high end when the roof pitch makes the cap or flashing difficult to access safely, or when a chase top has rusted through and needs metal fabrication beyond a standard cap swap. We quote an upfront flat price before any work begins, and nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see yourself.
How long does chimney repair take in Manor?
Most cap and flashing repairs are done in a single visit, usually two to four hours. A liner installation may take most of a day depending on roof access and the condition of the existing flue. We’ll tell you the expected time before we start, not after we’re on the roof.
Do I really need to fix my chimney, or can it wait?
If water is entering the chimney or the cap is missing, no, it shouldn’t wait. Rust damage compounds through the summer, and a damaged flue liner is a carbon monoxide risk when you do burn. We’ll show you the camera footage and tell you plainly what can wait and what can’t.
Brands We Service in Manor
We stock and install professional trade brands in Manor, not hardware-store substitutes. Our trucks carry Famco venting components, Copperfield hearth products, and DuraFlex liner systems, which means most cap, damper, and termination repairs can be completed the same day without a second trip. See our brands for the full supply chain we work with.
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| Service | Typical range in Manor |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $155 – $240 |
| Chimney safety inspection | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $140 – $400 |
| Chimney liner installation | $900 – $2,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $295 – $500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $300 |
| Dryer vent repair | $150 – $400 |
Two things push pricing up in Manor more than anything else: roof pitch and access. A steep second-story roof with no safe ladder footing adds time and requires fall protection, and a rusted chase top that needs custom metal fabrication costs more than a standard cap swap. Whatever the job, we confirm the price on the phone or in person before we start, and you approve it before we bring tools off the truck.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Manor
We work across Manor’s 78653 ZIP code and know the difference between a Shadowglen manufactured firebox and a Lagos direct-vent gas setup. Our service area covers the established communities and the newer subdivisions alike, and we typically schedule Manor calls within a week, with faster availability in the spring and summer before the fall rush hits.
- Shadowglen
- Lagos
- Presidential Meadows
- Wildhorse Ranch
- Briarcliff
Service Area – Cities Near Manor
Our chimney and dryer vent service area extends beyond Manor into the surrounding communities east and north of Austin. We work throughout Hornsby Bend, TX, Pflugerville, TX, Windemere, TX, and Wells Branch, TX, bringing the same professional-grade materials and full-service repair scope to every stop.
Serving Manor, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Manor 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 Manor
We typically schedule Manor calls within five to seven business days. During the fall rush, which starts in Manor around the first serious November cold front, we add capacity for sweep and inspection appointments. If you have an active leak or a chimney that’s smoking into the house, call us and we’ll prioritize it.
For work visible from the street, such as a cap replacement or a chase cover, some Manor HOAs in Shadowglen and Lagos want the material and color approved before installation. Most sweeps and interior repairs are not visible and don’t require anything. If your HOA has questions, we can document the materials we’ll use.
We handle all three in-house: chimney sweeping, chimney repair, and dryer vent cleaning. That means the person who finds a crack in your flue during a sweep is the same company that can install the liner, and the crew that cleans your dryer vent understands the combustion pathway it shares with your home’s airflow. Call (866) 472-2513 for a free estimate on any of them.
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 Manor Customers Say
"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"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Steve Doyle