Chimney Repair in Austin, Texas
Chimney sweeping, camera inspections, limestone masonry repair and fireplace service across Austin, from Tarrytown bungalows to Cedar Park new builds.
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Published prices on sweeps and inspections. No surprise add-ons after we arrive.
Licensed, insured & warrantied
Fully insured technicians and a workmanship warranty on every repair we perform.
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Local dispatch means fast scheduling, tight arrival windows and a call before we come.
Why Austin Chimneys Need a Different Approach
Austin's building stock splits neatly in two, and each half fails differently. Central neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Travis Heights and Tarrytown are full of older brick and native limestone chimneys where mortar joints have weathered out and crowns have cracked. The suburban ring — Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Circle C, Buda — is dominated by factory-built metal fireplaces inside framed chases, where the failure point is the chase cover, cap and flashing rather than the masonry.
Austin also has a wildlife issue most cities do not. Chimney swifts are federally protected migratory birds that nest in open flues from roughly March through August, and it is illegal to remove an active nest. The practical consequence for Austin homeowners is timing: schedule sweeping and capping in late fall or winter, once the birds have migrated, and install a proper cap so they cannot return next season.
What Makes Austin Chimneys Fail
Chimney Swifts in Open Flues
Federally protected migratory birds nest in uncapped Austin chimneys from spring through late summer. An active nest cannot legally be removed — capping after they leave is the fix.
Limestone & Soft Mortar Erosion
Native limestone chimneys in central Austin weather quickly at the joints. Missing mortar lets water into the core of the stack.
Expansive Clay in the Eastern Suburbs
East of I-35 the clay content rises sharply, and chimney footings shift with it — producing leaning stacks and separation cracks.
Chase Cover & Cap Failure
Suburban framed chases rely on a metal cover. When it rusts or the caulk fails, water runs straight down inside the chase into the firebox and framing.
Spring Storms & Hail
Central Texas hail dents and perforates chase covers and rain caps, and high wind lifts flashing — damage that only shows up as a leak months later.
Oak & Cedar Creosote
Locally burned oak and cedar deposit creosote fast, especially in short, cool Austin burns that never get the flue hot enough to run clean.
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Complete Chimney Services for Austin Homeowners
Every service below is performed in Austin and the surrounding Greater Austin area, with a free written estimate before any work begins.
Chimney Repair Austin
Chimney Repair & Masonry
Repointing limestone and brick joints, crown rebuilding and structural masonry repair for both central Austin historic homes and suburban stacks.
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Chimney Sweep & Cleaning
Creosote removal from oak and cedar burns, plus clearing old swift nests and debris — best scheduled in fall or winter after migration.
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Chimney Inspection
Level 1 and Level 2 camera inspections covering the flue, firebox, chase, cap and flashing, with written findings for real estate transactions.
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Chimney Rebuild & Restoration
Rebuilding deteriorated limestone and brick stacks above the roofline, restoring original stone character where the chimney is a facade feature.
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Fireplace Repair
Refractory panel and firebox repair, damper replacement, gas log service and troubleshooting for prefabricated units in Austin-area suburban homes.
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Chimney Leak Repair
Chase cover replacement, storm-damaged cap repair, flashing resealing and crown repair to stop water intrusion after Central Texas spring storms.
Get a quoteFive Steps From Your Call to a Fixed Chimney
No mystery pricing and no guesswork. Here is exactly how a Austin job runs from the first phone call to the final walkthrough.
1. Call or send your details
Tell us what you're seeing. We ask the right questions up front so the right technician and materials show up.
2. Photo-documented inspection
We inspect the crown, flashing, masonry, cap and flue — and photograph everything so you see it with your own eyes.
3. Free written estimate
A clear, itemized price in writing before anything starts. No pressure, no surprise add-ons, no obligation.
4. The repair, done right
Matched materials, drop cloths inside, a clean worksite outside, and a tidy hand-back when we're finished.
5. Walkthrough & warranty
After photos, a walkthrough of what changed, and a workmanship warranty you can hold us to.
Chimney Projects We've Completed
Every job is photo-documented before and after, so Austin homeowners can see exactly what was wrong and exactly what we fixed.
CompletedMasonry Rebuild
Deteriorated brick removed and rebuilt with matched mortar.
CompletedChase Rebuild & Repaint
Rotted chase rebuilt, sealed and finished with a new cap.
CompletedCrown & Cap Replacement
Cracked crown covered and sealed with a new metal cap.
CompletedCap & Step Flashing
New chimney cap plus fresh step flashing to stop leaks.
CompletedChase Cover Swap
Rusted-through cover replaced with new galvanized steel.
CompletedMulti-Flue Crown Restoration
Three flues re-capped and crown fully restored.
CompletedStucco Chimney Flashing
Watertight flashing detail on a standing-seam roof.
CompletedCustom Cover Fabrication
Cover fabricated on site for an oversized chimney.
What Homeowners Say About Us
5.0 average rating
Serving Austin, Texas and the surrounding area
“Musty smell and damp brick after the spring storms. They traced it to bad flashing and porous masonry, sealed it properly, and explained why the previous patch job failed. Very thorough.”
Justin F.
Chimney Leak Repair · Round Rock · 1 month ago
“Cracked firebox panels on our older home. They replaced them, re-mortared the joints, and now it burns clean with no smoke rolling into the room. Great communication throughout.”
Erin C.
Fireplace Repair · South Congress · 3 months ago
“We only use the fireplace a few nights a year but wanted it checked. They were on time, wore shoe covers, and didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need. Refreshing, honestly.”
Brian H.
Chimney Sweep & Inspection · Circle C Ranch · 3 weeks ago
Flat-Rate Pricing for Austin Homes
$99
Chimney Sweep & Cleaning
$79
Full Level 2 Inspection
$59
Standard Inspection
10% Heroes Discount for military, veterans, police, firefighters, EMTs and seniors 65+.
Austin Areas We Serve
Captain Chimney Repair dispatches technicians throughout Greater Austin. We do not operate a walk-in office in Austin — all work is scheduled by phone and performed at your home.
- Tarrytown
- Hyde Park
- Travis Heights
- Westlake Hills
- Circle C Ranch
- Mueller
- Round Rock
- Cedar Park
- Georgetown
- Pflugerville
- Leander
- Lakeway
- Buda
- Kyle
- Dripping Springs
- Bee Cave
Questions From Austin Homeowners
Still unsure? Call and ask — we answer honestly, even when the answer is that you don't need the repair yet.
(708) 708-8368Those are almost certainly chimney swifts, which are federally protected. An active nest cannot be removed during nesting season, roughly March through August. Wait until the birds migrate in fall, then have the flue swept and a cap installed so they cannot nest there again.
Late fall through winter. The swifts are gone, the weather is workable, and you are cleaning right before the handful of nights you will actually burn. Spring and summer are better suited to exterior masonry and chase cover work.
Yes, substantially. Factory-built systems have manufacturer-specified parts and a service life, and they fail at the chase cover, cap and refractory panels rather than at mortar joints. We service both, but the inspection and repair approach is different.
Yes. We provide written Level 2 inspection reports with camera documentation, which is what most Austin buyers' agents want after a general inspector flags the fireplace.
We serve Austin and the surrounding metro including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, Buda, Kyle and Dripping Springs. Call (708) 708-8368 to confirm your address.
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