05/22/2026
Remember the Memorial Day floods of 2015?
Central Texans know how quickly weather can turn serious.
The difference we’re seeing this time is the constant pressure on homes — weeks of heavy rain, hail, high winds, moisture, and repeated storms pounding structures over and over again.
And one of the most overlooked areas of the home during weather like this?
Your chimney system.
At Top Hat Chimney Sweeps, we’re already seeing:
• leaking chimney crowns
• cracked mortar joints
• flashing failures
• water intrusion around fireplaces
• moisture damage homeowners had no idea existed
Most homeowners think:
“If my roof isn’t leaking, I’m fine.”
But chimney systems sit above the roofline and take direct impact from rain, hail, temperature swings, and wind-driven moisture. Once water enters the chimney system, it can affect multiple connected areas of the home — walls, ceilings, framing, insulation, flooring, and even air quality.
The scary part?
Many chimney leaks stay hidden until the damage becomes expensive.
If you’ve noticed:
• musty odors
• staining near the fireplace
• visible cracking
• moisture around chimney areas
• rusting fireplace components
• dripping sounds during storms
…it’s time for an inspection.
Our chimney inspection is $195 + tax and designed to identify hidden leak concerns before they become major structural repairs.
Serving Central Texas homeowners since 1988 with transparency, education, and integrity.
Schedule your inspection here:
https://leaks.tophatchimneysweeps.net/
Peace of mind is just a sweep away.
Rainy season can quietly damage your chimney. Schedule a $195 chimney inspection with Top Hat Chimney Sweeps — serving Central Texas since 1988. Honest, no-pressure inspections.