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 Woodcreek, TX
Chimney repair in Woodcreek, TX usually means one of two things after a camera inspection: a failed cap, crown, or flashing that’s letting Hill Country rain into the masonry, or an older flue liner that’s no longer safely containing combustion gases. Oakgrove Chimney Sweep handles both, and unlike a sweep-only crew, we repair what we find on the same service relationship rather than handing you a referral. If your Woodcreek fireplace has visible masonry cracks, water staining inside the firebox, or a rusted-out cap, call (866) 472-2513 for a straight answer.
Why Woodcreek Homes Are Different
Woodcreek sits in the Hill Country just south of Wimberley, and the housing stock reflects that: mostly single-family ranch-style and custom builds on acre-plus wooded lots, many from the 1990s and 2000s, with a large share of masonry and prefab wood-burning fireplaces. The live oak and juniper canopy that makes this area beautiful is also what makes chimney work here different. Wind-driven oak leaves pile into caps and spark screens. Juniper pollen in spring coats every exterior surface, including chimney crowns. And in late fall, leaf litter plus occasional wildlife, squirrels mostly, ends up where it shouldn’t.
Freeze-thaw cycles do real work on exterior masonry. A hairline crack in a chimney crown that opens every winter lets water in, and that water expands, and five years later you’re looking at spalled brick and a rusted damper. We see that pattern regularly in Woodcreek homes built before 2000. Newer builds have their own issues, mostly prefab fireplace chases that weren’t flashed correctly at the roofline. The wildfire-aware mindset in this part of Hays County also matters: creosote removal and spark-arrestor condition aren’t cosmetic here. They’re fire-safety work.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Woodcreek Services
Most Woodcreek homeowners call us first for one of two things: an annual chimney sweep before the first cold snap, or a dryer vent cleaning they’ve put off for years. Both are fire-safety services at their core. Below is what each involves in a Hill Country home like yours.
Chimney Sweep in Woodcreek
A proper sweep in Woodcreek is more than brushing the flue. We remove creosote from the smoke chamber and liner, clear out oak leaves and juniper debris from the cap and spark screen, check the damper and firebox, and camera-inspect the flue so you know what’s actually happening inside. In a wood-burning home here, creosote builds differently than in a suburban gas-fireplace house: the hardwood and oak burned locally produces heavy Stage 2 glaze if the fire burns cool. We sweep to remove it and document the result. Learn more on our Chimney Sweep in Woodcreek page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Woodcreek
Dryer vent cleaning in Woodcreek matters more than in most places because homes here vent dryers through long, often convoluted runs to get outside, and lint plus humidity plus a few years equals a blocked vent and a fire hazard. We’re chimney-trained specialists who understand combustion pathways, so we approach your dryer vent the way we approach a flue: full removal of the lint plug, verification of airflow, and a report on the condition of the duct itself. This is a core safety service for us, not an add-on. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Woodcreek for pricing and what to expect.
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 Woodcreek
Woodcreek’s housing stock includes a lot of homes built in the 1990s and 2000s, which means many original chimney caps and crowns are now 20 to 30 years old and showing their age. Oak leaves and juniper debris trap moisture against metal and masonry, freeze-thaw cycles pry open small cracks, and once water gets into a flue it starts degrading the liner and mortar joints. The result is what we see on most Chimney Repair calls here: rusted caps, spalled crowns, degraded flashing, and flue liners that no longer pass a camera inspection. We repair all of it, and we show you the camera footage before recommending anything.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see rust flakes or water streaks on the chimney exterior, or you’ve found birds, squirrels, or nesting material inside the flue.
What it costs in Woodcreek
Chimney cap installation in Woodcreek typically runs $180 – $340 including the cap and labor, depending on flue size and roof access.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, install a correctly sized stainless or copper cap with a spark-arrestor screen suited to Hill Country wildfire risk, and secure it mechanically so wind and squirrels can’t dislodge it.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, warped, or missing screens, or the cap was sized wrong from the start and rain is falling straight into the flue.
What it costs in Woodcreek
Chimney cap replacement in Woodcreek usually lands between $220 and $380, with the final number driven by flue size and whether the chase or crown needs prep work first.
How we do it
We remove the failed cap, inspect the flue tile or liner below it for water damage, then install a properly sized replacement and verify the draw before we leave.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your camera inspection shows cracked flue tiles, missing mortar joints, or liner gaps that could leak combustion gases into the home.
What it costs in Woodcreek
Chimney liner installation in Woodcreek typically starts around $2,700 and runs to $4,500 or more, depending on flue length, diameter, and roof height.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, install a DuraFlex stainless liner where the masonry flue has failed, insulate if the code requires it, and re-verify draft after the install.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You have water staining on the ceiling or walls near the chimney, or you see gaps, lifted metal, or dried-out sealant at the roofline.
What it costs in Woodcreek
Chimney flashing repair in Woodcreek generally runs $350 – $650, though steep-pitch roofs common on Hill Country lots can push the labor higher.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, install step and counter flashing that actually interlocks with the roofline, and seal with a polyurethane caulk that holds up to Texas sun.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown has hairline cracks, spalled edges, or a texture like a flaking sidewalk, which means water is slowly but steadily entering the masonry.
What it costs in Woodcreek
Chimney crown repair in Woodcreek typically runs $500 – $950 for a full rebuild with proper overhang and expansion space, though a basic sealant patch is often less.
How we do it
We assess the crown for structural integrity, rebuild or seal it depending on the damage, and make sure water sheds away from the flue rather than pooling against it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Woodcreek
| Item | Typical range in Woodcreek |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $220 – $380 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $650 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can you just patch it?
That depends entirely on what the camera shows. A liner with minor mortar-joint gaps can sometimes be restored with HeatShield resurfacing, a professional-grade system most general contractors can’t apply. But a liner that’s cracked through or separated in multiple places needs replacement: patching a failing liner doesn’t make it safe. We’ll show you the footage and you decide. Call (866) 472-2513 for an inspection.
Can chimney repair in Woodcreek wait until next season?
Cap, crown, and flashing work shouldn’t wait once water is actively entering the masonry: every Hill Country freeze-thaw cycle makes the damage worse, and a rusted cap gets more expensive to remove later. Liner issues are the genuinely urgent ones, since they affect combustion-gas containment. If we tell you repair can safely wait, we’ll say so plainly. For an honest assessment, call (866) 472-2513.
Brands We Service in Woodcreek
We keep our Woodcreek work on a professional supply chain. That means DuraFlex liner systems for relining failed flues, HeatShield for restoring aging masonry liners, and Famco venting components, Copperfield hearth products, and Gelco caps in our standard inventory. Parts arrive from regional suppliers, not a hardware-store shelf, so turnaround on Woodcreek repairs is days, not weeks. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Woodcreek |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $275 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $120 – $200 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2 camera) | $225 – $425 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $220 – $380 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,700 – $4,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $950 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $250 |
Two things push chimney repair prices up in Woodcreek specifically: steep-pitch roofs on hillside lots, which make every job slower and require more safety rigging, and the oak and juniper debris load that means we’re often repairing damage a cap or crown was supposed to prevent but didn’t because it was undersized. Every job is priced upfront before we start, and we never surprise you with a change order mid-project.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Woodcreek
Woodcreek is compact, but its neighborhoods each have their own chimney profile, from the older custom homes along the creek corridors to the ranch-style builds on the ridgelines. We work throughout the 78676 ZIP and the surrounding Hays County roads.
- Woodcreek proper, including homes along Woodcreek Drive and Brookhollow
- Scenic hillside lots near the Golf Club and Camp Young Judaea
- Ranches and custom builds off Fulton Road and along the Blanco River
- Rural acreage streets south toward Hays City and County Road 225
For most Woodcreek addresses, we can schedule an inspection within the week, and across our service area we keep routes through Wimberley and San Marcos so you’re not waiting on a crew from across the county.
Service Area – Cities Near Woodcreek
Oakgrove Chimney Sweep handles chimney and dryer vent work in Woodcreek and the surrounding Hill Country towns. We also serve Wimberley, TX, just north on Ranch Road 12, and San Marcos, TX to the east along Highway 80. South and east, you’ll find us in Dripping Springs, TX and Buda, TX. If you’re on a ranch outside town, we can still reach you, and the same upfront pricing applies.
Serving Woodcreek, TX — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Woodcreek 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 Woodcreek
Most Woodcreek appointments are scheduled within five to seven business days. We keep routes through Hays County, so your visit is usually grouped with other Hill Country jobs rather than treated as a long-distance call. Roof access, steep lots, and weather can shift a date; we’ll confirm the day before. Call (866) 472-2513 to check current availability.
Some Woodcreek neighborhoods have deed restrictions, but chimney repair and sweeping are generally treated as maintenance rather than an exterior modification, so approval is rarely required. If you do live in an HOA that wants documentation, we can provide a scope-of-work letter. Replacing a cap or crown with a different style may warrant a quick check with your board, but standard repairs don’t.
Yes: that’s the model. Your flue is a combustion system, and your dryer vent is also a combustion pathway, even if it’s moving lint and heat instead of smoke. We approach both the same way: inspect, document, clean or repair, and show proof. That means one crew, one set of documentation, and one company accountable for the whole job. Call (866) 472-2513 for a free estimate. Visit our home page to see the full scope of what we handle.
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 Woodcreek 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