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 Maywood, CA
Chimney repair in Maywood usually means working on a short, exterior brick stack attached to a 1940s or 1950s stucco home, often with a flat-roofed addition crowded right up against it. We handle that with the right access equipment and a clear plan before we start. If your chimney crown is cracked or your flashing is pulling away, call (877) 516-7159 and we’ll take a look. San Bernardino Chimney Sweep has served Maywood since 2018.
Why Maywood Homes Are Different
Maywood’s housing stock is almost entirely single-story stucco tract homes built between the 1940s and the 1950s, and the original masonry fireplaces are still there in many of them. What decades of owner modifications have done is another story. We regularly see chimneys that were partially sealed off, enclosed, or retrofitted with inserts during unpermitted additions. That means the flue we’re inspecting is rarely the flue the house started with.
There’s a bigger access issue here that doesn’t show up in most other cities we serve. Many Maywood homes have flat-roofed additions built within a few feet of the chimney, leaving almost no clearance for a ladder. Technicians often have to set up from a neighboring carport or use extended poles for inspection tools, and we’ve learned to watch for hidden skylights and patched roofing from previous work. None of that changes the price or the quality of the repair. It just means we plan differently here. Add in Maywood’s dry, mild climate with only occasional winter rains, and you get a chimney that sits unused for months, then gets lit a few cold nights a year. That cycle is exactly what lets creosote build up and bird nests and leaves sit undisturbed until they block the flue. When the rain does come, an uncapped chimney takes water straight into the mortar.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Maywood Services
Most Maywood homeowners call us initially for one of two things: a chimney that has not been cleaned in years, or a dryer vent that has never been cleaned at all. Both are fire risks, and both are services we handle as a specialized chimney and ventilation company rather than as add-ons.
Chimney Sweep in Maywood
Sweeping a chimney in Maywood often means working around decades of accumulated creosote from occasional wood burning, plus the debris that finds its way into an uncapped flue. We inspect the masonry and the liner while we clean, and if we find damage, we can fix it without handing you a second company’s phone number. Chimney Sweep in Maywood
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Maywood
Most of the homes here have laundry rooms on the interior, which means longer dryer vent runs through walls or crawl spaces. That’s a hidden fire risk that has nothing to do with how often you clean the lint trap. We clean the full run and tell you plainly if the venting needs to be rerouted. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Maywood
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 Maywood
Chimney repair in Maywood comes down to this: the homes are old enough that original brick and mortar are reaching the end of their life, and the climate here makes moisture intrusion specifically hard on exterior chimneys. A short brick stack with a cracked crown or failed flashing will pull water into the masonry every winter rain, and that water freezes, expands, and spalls the brick face over time. We find it and we fix it, using contractor-grade materials from brands like Chimney Repair specialists stock, not hardware-store substitutes.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see an open flue from the ground, or there are bird droppings, nesting material, or water stains inside the firebox after rain.
What it costs in Maywood
Chimney cap installation on a Maywood home typically runs $250 to $600 depending on access and cap size.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a stainless or copper cap that fits the existing crown, and secure it so it stays put through Maywood’s winter winds and summer sun.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, missing mesh, or pulled loose so it rattles or no longer keeps out birds and debris.
What it costs in Maywood
Replacing a worn chimney cap in Maywood usually falls between $260 and $650, including removal of the old cap and installation of the new one.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, check the crown underneath for damage, and install a properly sized replacement cap with correct fasteners for the chimney’s dimensions.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your flue is cracked or deteriorated to the point where it can’t safely contain heat and combustion gases, or you’re converting from an open fireplace to a wood-burning insert that requires a properly sized liner.
What it costs in Maywood
Chimney liner installation on a single-story Maywood home generally costs $2,200 to $5,000, with flexible stainless liners like DuraFlex running on the lower end for a straight flue.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, run the flexible liner through the existing masonry chimney, insulate and secure it, then test the draft and seal the top with a proper cap and flashing.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see a dark stain on the ceiling around the chimney chase, or water collects in the firebox after moderate rain.
What it costs in Maywood
Flash repair or replacement around a Maywood chimney typically ranges from $350 to $900 depending on whether we’re sealing a small gap or replacing the full flashing and counterflashing.
How we do it
We remove the damaged flashing, inspect the roof decking around the chimney, install new step and counter flashing, and seal the joint where the masonry meets the roofline.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of the chimney is cracked, crumbling, or sloping toward the flue instead of away from it.
What it costs in Maywood
Resurfacing a damaged chimney crown in Maywood costs about $450 to $1,200, depending on how much of the old crown needs to be removed and reshaped.
How we do it
We grind off the damaged surface, build a slight slope away from the flue, and apply a proper crown coat or fresh concrete with an overhang that sheds water away from the brick.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Maywood
| Item | Typical range in Maywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $260 – $650 |
| Chimney liner installation (flexible stainless) | $2,200 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,200 |
Do I need my chimney liner replaced if the house is from 1950?
Not necessarily. Many original clay tile liners in Maywood homes are still serviceable if they’ve been protected by a cap and used lightly. We’ll camera the flue and show you exactly what we see before recommending any liner work.
Can you fix flashing without replacing the whole roof section?
In most Maywood homes, yes. We remove and replace the flashing around the chimney, not the roof. If the decking underneath is rotted from long-term water intrusion, we’ll tell you before any work proceeds so you know the full scope. Call (877) 516-7159 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Maywood
We install and work with chimney systems from Famco, Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield. Parts are stocked for common Maywood chimney sizes, which keeps most repair jobs on a one-visit schedule. See our brands for details on what we carry and why we choose them.
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| Service | Typical range in Maywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, no major access issues) | $179 – $350 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1 visual) | $150 – $250 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard residential) | $140 – $275 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $260 – $650 |
| Chimney liner installation (flexible stainless) | $2,200 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,200 |
Prices in Maywood generally run higher when a chimney is tight against a flat-roofed addition or we need to set up from a carport and use extension tools. Every job gets a flat-price quote before we start, so the number we give you is the number you pay. Call (877) 516-7159 for a free estimate.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Maywood
Maywood is a compact city, so travel times are short, but parking and alley access vary block to block. We serve the whole 90270 ZIP code and know the difference between a street where a van fits and one where we carry the ladder two blocks.
- Downtown Maywood (along Slauson Avenue)
- Maywood Park neighborhood (east side near the river)
- North Maywood (near the Commerce line)
- South Maywood (near Huntington Park)
- West Maywood (along the Union Pacific tracks)
Response time for most Maywood calls is one to three business days, with scheduling arranged by phone.
Service Area – Cities Near Maywood
San Bernardino Chimney Sweep regularly works in the small, dense cities around Maywood where older housing stock and tight lot lines create similar chimney and vent access challenges. We serve Bell, CA, Cudahy, CA, Commerce, CA, and Huntington Park, CA, and you can call any of our nearby city pages for the same flat-price estimate.
Serving Maywood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Maywood 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 Maywood
Most Maywood homes are scheduled within one to three business days of calling (877) 516-7159. Because the city is compact and we’re already working the surrounding area, we can often pull a job forward when there’s an open slot.
For standard cleaning, cap replacement, and flashing repair, no permit is needed in Maywood. If a full liner installation or structural rebuild is required, we’ll tell you what the city expects and whether a permit applies before the job gets booked.
Yes, and it’s a common Maywood scenario. If the chimney was closed off during a remodel, we’ll check the firebox, throat, and flue from the roof access to determine if it can be safely reopened or if it should stay sealed. The inspection is straightforward and we show you what we find. Call (877) 516-7159 to schedule.
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 Maywood Customers Say
"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Veronica Morales"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