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 Pomona, CA
Chimney repair in Pomona usually starts with an inspection that reveals what decades of idle fireplaces and Santa Ana winds have done to original 1900s – 1950s masonry. We’re San Bernardino Chimney Sweep, and we work on Pomona’s older bungalows and craftsman homes every week. Most calls aren’t about soot, they’re about spalling brick, rusted dampers, missing caps, and flues packed with squirrel nests. If you need a chimney company that can both diagnose and fix what it finds, call us at (877) 516-7159.
Why Pomona Homes Are Different
Pomona’s chimney work is driven less by heating demand than by housing age and weather. The older core around 91766 and 91767 is full of 1900s – 1950s California bungalows with original brick or river-rock masonry chimneys. Many of those flues have never been lined. They were built for wood burning when the city sat in a citrus-and-agricultural belt, and now they get used a handful of nights a year. That idle time lets creosote harden and animals move in.
The climate compounds the problem. Hot, dry summers and notorious Santa Ana winds create thermal expansion and contraction cycles that crack mortar joints and exterior masonry. Wind-driven debris collects on crowns and around caps. During elevated fire-risk periods, ember intrusion through an uncapped or damaged flue becomes a genuine hazard. In Pomona, the recurring concerns are dry-rot of exterior chimney masonry and wildfire-season embers, not heating-season soot. A chimney that hasn’t been inspected in five years is often a chimney that has quietly become a fire and carbon monoxide risk.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Pomona Services
Pomona homeowners call us most often for two jobs: a thorough chimney sweep on a fireplace that hasn’t been touched in years, and dryer vent cleaning on a system that’s been quietly packing flammable lint. Both are handled by one specialized crew.
Chimney Sweep in Pomona
A proper sweep in Pomona means more than brushing soot. Technicians at older bungalows routinely find desert wood rats, scrub jays, and squirrel nests plugging flues that haven’t been used in a decade. We remove the blockages, brush the full flue length, vacuum everything out, and run a camera inspection so you see the condition for yourself. If the sweep turns up liner damage or spalling brick, we can address it, because repair is a core part of what we do. Learn more at Chimney Sweep in Pomona.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pomona
Dryer vents are a fire risk that most chimney companies ignore. In Pomona’s older homes, dryer ducts often run long distances through walls or crawl spaces, and lint accumulates faster than homeowners expect. We clean the full duct run from dryer to exterior termination, clear blockages, and confirm proper airflow. It’s not an add-on for us. It’s one of our three core services, and we treat it with the same seriousness as a chimney firebox. For details, see Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pomona.
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 Pomona
Chimney repair in Pomona usually means restoring a 1920s river-rock chimney or a 1950s stucco-clad wood frame that has been quietly failing for years. The mix of original unlined masonry and post-war wood-frame chimneys means a high share of homes need some kind of repair before a fire is safely lit. We handle everything from crown work to full relining, and we use products like Chimney Repair systems from HeatShield and DuraFlex rather than whatever is cheapest at the hardware store.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks, spalling concrete, or standing water on the crown after rain are all signs the mortar cap has failed and is letting water into the chimney structure.
What it costs in Pomona
Chimney crown repair in Pomona typically runs $350 – $1,050 depending on crown size, crack severity, and whether we can patch or need to recast.
How we do it
We clean and prep the crown surface, fill cracks and spalled areas with a proper crown repair compound, or remove and recast with a slope that sheds water away from the flue.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace, damp drywall around the chimney chase, or visible gaps and lifted flashing at the roofline all point to failed flashing.
What it costs in Pomona
Flashing repair in Pomona typically falls between $250 and $700, depending on access, roof pitch, and whether we’re resealing or replacing the metal.
How we do it
We inspect the existing flashing at the roof-chimney junction, remove compromised sections, install new step and counter flashing with proper sealant, and test the seal.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Pomona
| Item | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $1,050 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
What pushes the price up in Pomona is the age of the masonry. Original 1900s brick with a single-wythe construction often needs more prep work than a newer wood-frame chimney. Santa Ana wind damage also tends to expose cracks that have been there for years. We give an upfront price before any work begins, so you know the number before we touch the chimney.
Do I really need a new liner, or can the old one be saved?
Many Pomona chimneys have never been lined, and others have clay tile liners that are cracked or missing sections. In some cases we can resurface with HeatShield rather than replacing the entire liner. We’ll show you the camera footage so you can see the condition yourself, and we’ll tell you plainly if the liner can wait. Call (877) 516-7159 for an exact quote.
How long does a chimney repair job take in Pomona?
Most crown, cap, and flashing repairs are done in a single visit of two to four hours. A full liner installation may take a day, depending on flue size and access. We’ll give you a time window when we book, not a vague “sometime this week.”
Brands We Service in Pomona
We work with contractor-grade chimney brands including Famco, Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield. Parts for common Pomona repairs are stocked on our trucks, so a cap replacement or flashing fix doesn’t usually require a return trip. If you’d like details on the full range, see our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweeping | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $1,050 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $95 – $215 |
Two things push pricing up in Pomona more than anything else: access and masonry age. Roof pitch, chase height, and whether a flue has ever been lined all factor in. We give a flat-price quote before we start, so there’s no surprise line item at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pomona
We cover the full city, from the craftsman-heavy streets of the older core to the post-war tract homes on the east and south sides. Response time in Pomona is typically one to two days for emergency repair calls, and we schedule routine sweeps within a week.
- Lincoln Park
- Phillips Ranch
- Westmont
- Ganesha Hills
- Pomona Valley
Service Area – Cities Near Pomona
San Bernardino Chimney Sweep also serves the neighboring communities around Pomona. If you’re in La Verne, CA, Walnut, CA, Covina, CA, or Claremont, CA, the same crew handles chimney repair, sweeping, and dryer vent work throughout the area.
Serving Pomona, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pomona 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 Pomona
Most routine repairs like cap installation, flashing, and crown work don’t require a city permit. A full rebuild or structural modification might. We can tell you during the inspection whether your specific job needs one, and we’ll handle the process if it does.
Yes, and that describes a large share of Pomona’s older homes. The first step is always a full inspection with camera documentation. We check for animal nests, creosote buildup, liner condition, and structural issues before we recommend any work or light any fire.
We work throughout Pomona, including 91766, 91767, 91769, and 91797. Our service area also extends to the nearby cities listed above. If you’re unsure whether we serve your address, call (877) 516-7159 and we’ll confirm on the spot.
If your Pomona chimney needs an inspection, repair, or a proper cleaning before the Santa Ana season picks up, call San Bernardino Chimney Sweep at (877) 516-7159 for a free estimate. We’ll show you what we find, and we’ll fix what needs fixing.
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 Pomona Customers Say
"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Danielle Vaughn"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Jason Brooks"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Rafael Torres