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 Taylor, TX
Most chimney sweeps in Taylor run between $189 and $329, and inspections typically start around $149. What makes Taylor different is the housing stock: a large share of homes here were built between the 1920s and 1960s with original masonry chimneys and clay tile liners that have been fighting Central Texas clay soil and summer heat for decades. That means chimney work in Taylor is less about routine dust and more about catching cracked flues and spalled brick before they turn into a repair bill. Call us at (254) 274-4486 and we’ll give you a written price before anything starts.
Why Taylor Homes Are Different
Taylor sits on the Blackland Prairie, and that clay soil is the quiet force behind a lot of chimney trouble. It expands when wet and contracts when dry, and a pier-and-beam foundation will move enough over the years to put a hairline crack in a chimney structure or a clay tile flue. We see it regularly in the neighborhoods around Robinson Park and the older streets near downtown, where chimneys have been standing since the cotton and railroad era. An 80-year-old unlined brick flue may have been fine for a wood stove in 1940, but by now it often needs a stainless steel liner or a partial rebuild to meet current safety standards.
The climate does its part too. Taylor gets hot, humid summers and only occasional freezes, so fireplaces sit dormant for long stretches. That’s when animals move in, creosote from last season’s fires absorbs humidity, and small problems quietly get worse. By the time a chimney is lit again in November, a nest or a deteriorated flue has had months to become a real issue. The good news is that most of what we find in Taylor can be fixed before burning season if it’s looked at once a year. Give us a call at (254) 274-4486, and we’ll put eyes on it.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Taylor Services
Most homeowners in Taylor call us for one of three jobs: a sweep before burning season, an inspection on an older home they just bought, or a repair after a sweep or inspection found something that couldn’t wait.
Chimney Sweep in Taylor
A sweep in Taylor usually means clearing creosote from a season or two of wood fires, plus removing whatever birds, squirrels, or wasps have left behind during the long Texas off-season. Because our humidity accelerates creosote crusting, we pay extra attention to the flue walls and smoke shelf, where buildup hides and restricts draft. Every sweep includes a visual check of the firebox, damper, and cap, and we leave drop cloths and a clean hearth behind. If you want to know more about what a sweep here involves and what it costs, see our Chimney Sweep in Taylor page.
Chimney Inspection in Taylor
Given how many Taylor homes predate 1960, an inspection is not a formality, it’s how you find out whether that original clay tile flue is still doing its job. We use a camera to document what we see, so you get photos of the actual condition rather than a technician’s word for it. On an older pier-and-beam home, expect us to check the outside masonry for stair-step cracks that track foundation movement, and the inside for spalling tiles, gaps, and water entry. The full picture, including pricing and what a Level 2 inspection covers here, is on our Chimney Inspection in Taylor page.
Fireplace Repair in Taylor
Repairs in Taylor often come down to water and movement: a cracked crown letting rain down the flue, a rusted damper that won’t hold closed in summer, or firebox mortar that has been baked loose by years of heat. When a flue is past saving, we quote a stainless steel liner, and we use trade brands like Copperfield and Olympia Chimney rather than whatever was on the shelf. Every repair is priced in writing and covered by the Kingswell Guarantee, and if a covered repair fails inside the guarantee period, we return at no charge. Details are on the Fireplace Repair in Taylor page.
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 Taylor
We work on all major chimney and fireplace brands, and we stock common parts locally so a Taylor repair doesn’t stall waiting on freight. For liner projects we specify materials from our brands like Copperfield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney, because a liner is the one component you don’t want to buy twice.
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| Service | Typical range in Taylor |
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| Standard chimney sweep (wood-burning fireplace) | $189 – $259 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote / glazed buildup | $279 – $349 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection (visual) | $149 – $199 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (camera, often for real estate) | $299 – $449 |
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $125 – $350 |
| Damper replacement | $175 – $400 |
| Firebox repair (minor mortar and brick) | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair or rebuild | $350 – $850 |
| Flue resurfacing (partial) | $850 – $1,600 |
| Stainless steel flue liner installation | $2,000 – $3,400 |
In Taylor, the two things that move a price most are access and age. A steep roofline or a chimney in the center of a second-story roof takes longer to stage safely, and an 80-year-old flue that reveals hidden damage mid-project can change the scope once the camera shows what’s actually in there. What won’t change without your approval is the price: we quote every job in writing before the work starts, and the number holds.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Taylor
We work throughout Taylor, from the historic blocks around downtown and Robinson Park out to the neighborhoods that have grown up along Highway 79 and the newer subdivisions toward the edge of town. Our crews are scheduled from our Austin office, so depending on where we are in the rotation and what the job needs, we’ll confirm a real arrival window when you book, not a four-hour guess.
- Downtown Taylor and the historic district
- Robinson Park area
- Neighborhoods along Highway 79
- Newer subdivisions on the north and west sides of town
- Rural acreage and farmhouses around Taylor’s outer loops
Service Area – Cities Near Taylor
Ashby Chimney Austin covers Taylor and the surrounding communities in Williamson County and beyond. If you’re just outside Taylor, you may be closer to one of our neighboring service pages. We also serve Pflugerville, TX, Round Rock, TX, Georgetown, TX, and Manor, TX.
Serving Taylor, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Taylor 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 Taylor
Most Taylor jobs are booked within a few days, and we always set a confirmed arrival window when you schedule, so you’re not waiting around for a four-hour block. Because our crews are dispatched from the Austin office and serve Taylor regularly, we batch jobs in the area when we can. Call (254) 274-4486 and we’ll tell you the next realistic opening.
Most routine sweeps and inspections need no permit. Structural repairs, rebuilds, or liner installations can require a city permit depending on the scope, and the answer on a given job is part of the written quote, not a surprise later. If your project needs one, we’ll tell you before the work starts.
Yes, and if your neighborhood association has rules about chimney caps, spark arrestors, or exterior materials, bring that paperwork to the quote. We’ll spec the work to match what your HOA requires. For an exact quote from a real person, call (254) 274-4486.
If you’ve been putting off a Taylor chimney because you don’t want the upsell or the guesswork, that’s exactly what Ashby Chimney Austin avoids. You get a written price before the work starts, a written guarantee when it’s done, and the Kingswell Guarantee behind every repair. Call (254) 274-4486 for a free estimate, and we’ll show you what’s actually in your flue before we quote a dime.
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 Taylor Customers Say
"Had them out for the yearly sweep before we start burning. He put down a drop cloth, swept it clean, and actually showed me the inside of the flue on a little camera. No mess, no surprises on the bill."
- Bill Prentice"No upsell nonsense. I expected him to tell me I needed a thousand dollars of work. He said the firebox was fine, swept it, and charged me the quote. That kind of honesty gets my repeat business."
- Steve Karras"Annual cleaning. Drop cloth down, vacuum running, hearth spotless after. No pressure to buy a cap or anything extra. Just did what I booked and charged the quote."
- Keith Donovan