Level 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.
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We’re Alcott Chimney Sweep, and we operate across Hornsby Bend with a focus on what actually happens to chimneys here: bottomland humidity working into old mortar, cedar and juniper fires laying down sticky creosote, and fireplaces that sit idle for most of the year before getting pushed hard on a cold snap. Hornsby Bend jobs aren’t the same as Austin jobs a few miles west, because the river floodplain changes how masonry ages. If you need a sweep, an inspection, or gas fireplace work on this side of Travis County, call us at (336) 863-3889.
Why Hornsby Bend Homes Are Different
Hornsby Bend sits in the Colorado River floodplain of eastern Travis County, and that position changes what we see on nearly every job. Persistent bottomland humidity accelerates mortar deterioration and spalling in masonry chimneys far faster than in drier neighborhoods just up the road. Old farmsteads and ranch-style homes dominate the housing stock here, many built mid-century with original clay-tile-lined or unlined flues that have never been professionally opened up. When those setups meet the local firewood habit, it compounds quickly.
Cedar and juniper are the firewood of choice for rural landowners in this part of Travis County. Both burn hot and throw off plenty of heat, but they produce sticky, resinous creosote at a rate far higher than oak. A Hornsby Bend technician regularly finds heavy glaze-creosote buildup in chimneys where the homeowner insists the fireplace is “barely used.” That’s not a contradiction, it’s just what resinous species do when burned sporadically. Add the freeze-thaw cycles we saw during February 2021’s Winter Storm Uri, which cracked moisture-saturated masonry across the area, and you get a local profile that rewards annual attention even when the fireplace seems quiet.
Our Main Hornsby Bend Services
Most Hornsby Bend homeowners reach out to us for one of three things: a proper sweep, a real inspection with camera evidence, or gas fireplace repair. Each has its own page below with pricing and local detail.
Chimney Sweep in Hornsby Bend
In Hornsby Bend, a sweep has to account for local creosote behavior. Cedar and juniper fires leave deposits that are denser and harder to remove than what oak produces, which means our techs expect glaze-grade Stage 2 or Stage 3 buildup in flues that get used only a handful of times each winter. We remove it with rotary tools sized to the flue, then show you what came out. Every sweep includes a written price before work begins, so there’s no upcharge at the end. Full details on Chimney Sweep in Hornsby Bend.
Chimney Inspection in Hornsby Bend
Given how many Hornsby Bend flues are original to mid-century construction, an inspection here tends to reveal things that haven’t been seen since the house was built. We run a camera through the flue and give you photos of whatever we find, from cracked clay tiles to missing mortar joints to liner sections that have finally given out. Flue inspection is the place where homeowners learn they don’t actually need a liner yet, or they learn a patch job is all that stands between them and masonry failure. Full detail on Chimney Inspection in Hornsby Bend.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Hornsby Bend
For homes with gas fireplaces, the Hornsby Bend humidity pattern doesn’t discriminate. Gas valves, thermocouples, and burner assemblies all corrode faster in bottomland air than they do in drier parts of the county. We diagnose and repair gas fireplace faults, and we carry and install parts from trade brands like Famco and Copperfield, not box-store substitutes. If the repair fails, the second visit is free, and that’s in writing. Details on Gas Fireplace Repair in Hornsby Bend.
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.
Brands We Service in Hornsby Bend
We carry and install parts from family-name trade brands: Famco, Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield. These are the same brands chimney professionals specify. If your Hornsby Bend job needs a replacement component or liner, we pull from stock, not from whatever the local hardware shelf has. More on our brands.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Hornsby Bend, TX
Our pricing is standard across the company, so Hornsby Bend rates track what we charge throughout the metro. A standard chimney sweep typically runs $180 – $340 before any repairs. Repairs are quoted separately after we see the actual condition. Every job gets a written price before work begins.
| Service | Typical range in Hornsby Bend |
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| Chimney sweep (standard, no repairs) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2, with camera) | $250 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $400 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $900 |
| Mortar joint repair (tuckpointing, per section) | $400 – $1,200 |
| Flue liner repair (stainless, per section) | $800 – $2,500 |
| Flue liner replacement (full-length stainless) | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Gas fireplace diagnostic | $100 – $200 |
| Gas fireplace repair (common parts) | $200 – $600 |
| Damper replacement | $200 – $500 |
| Smoke chamber repair | $600 – $1,800 |
Places where Hornsby Bend pricing runs toward the higher end of a range: flues with heavy glaze creosote from years of cedar or juniper burning, older masonry that needs more careful tuckpointing along the floodplain, and chimneys that haven’t been opened since original construction. Moisture damage in the crown and upper masonry is the biggest driver of repair cost here. The price you see before work begins is the price you pay, and every repair carries a written guarantee with a free second visit if it fails.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hornsby Bend
We cover the whole Hornsby Bend area, including the smaller pockets that don’t show up on every map. The neighborhoods below are representative, not the whole list; if you’re anywhere in eastern Travis County along the river corridor, we can get to you.
- Hornsby Bend proper
- Webberville Road corridor
- Lost Pines area
- River Road
- Cedar Valley
Response times vary with the season and the job type. Sweeps and inspections are often bookable within a week; repair work depends on parts availability, which is usually quick for the common trade brands we stock.
Service Area – Cities Near Hornsby Bend
Hornsby Bend is our focus, but we also schedule work in nearby communities across the metro and beyond. If you’re just outside Hornsby Bend proper, we can typically still get to you. We serve Houston, TX, San Antonio, FL, Dallas, GA, and Fort Worth, TX through the same scheduling system.
Serving Hornsby Bend, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hornsby Bend 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 Hornsby Bend
Most sweeps and inspections are booked within a week. Repair work depends on parts, but since we keep common trade-brand components on hand, most jobs stay within a day or two of the first visit. Call (336) 863-3889 and we’ll give you a real answer for your street.
Most chimney sweeps and inspections don’t require a permit in Hornsby Bend. Major liner replacement or structural repair sometimes does. If we hit something that needs paperwork, we’ll tell you before work starts and help coordinate what’s needed.
Start with a chimney inspection. The camera footage shows exactly what’s there, and we walk you through it before recommending anything. If the answer is “your flue is fine, sweep it again next year,” that’s what we’ll tell you. Call us and we’ll point you to the right Hornsby Bend page.
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 Hornsby Bend Customers Say
"Very respectful of my home. Took off his boots and wiped the hearth when finished."
- Carol D."Annual inspection and sweep. He used a camera to check the liner and found a cracked tile I had no idea about. Gave me a written estimate and did not push."
- Janet W."Water was leaking around the flashing. They resealed it and installed a new crown coating. Dry through two heavy rains since."
- Douglas P.