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 Inglewood, CA
Chimney repair in Inglewood usually starts with a camera inspection, and for good reason: many of the original brick chimneys here date to the 1900s and 1920s, long before modern seismic and liner codes existed. San Bernardino Chimney Sweep has served Inglewood since 2018, focusing on chimney sweeping, chimney repair, and dryer vent cleaning under one roof. If you own a Craftsman bungalow near downtown Inglewood or a mid-century stucco home in the outer ZIPs, call (877) 516-7159 and we’ll tell you exactly what your chimney needs, with photo evidence, before any work is quoted.
Why Inglewood Homes Are Different
Inglewood’s chimney work is dominated by early-20th-century homes in the original tract around downtown, along Market Street, the Florence and Manchester corridors, and the tree-lined streets of the 90301 and 90302 ZIP codes. Many of these houses still have their original brick chimneys, often built as unlined or single-wythe masonry. A single wythe of brick is one brick thick, and it was common practice before the 1940s. Today those chimneys fail a Level 2 camera inspection in ways that never show up in a visual sweep. Technicians routinely find missing fireclay liners, mortar joints that have turned to sand, and chimneys that were never strapped for seismic movement. Unlike neighboring cities where most chimneys are 1950s and later tract construction, Inglewood’s older core means relining and seismic strapping are repair conversations, not upgrades.
The mild coastal-influenced climate changes the problem profile too. Fireplaces in Inglewood get lit sparingly, so creosote accumulates slowly. What does not slow down is the marine layer and damp air pushing moisture into old brick. Spalling, which is the flaking and popping of brick faces from trapped water, is a far more common Inglewood issue than heavy creosote glaze. A chimney that looks fine from the yard often has a crown riddled with hairline cracks that let rain and fog drip into the flue all year. That moisture erodes mortar from the inside, and by the time a homeowner notices staining on the ceiling or a musty smell near the hearth, the liner and masonry both need attention.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Inglewood Services
While chimney repair is the most common call from Inglewood homeowners, the two services that book up first each year are chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning. Here’s what each involves in this city.
Chimney Sweep in Inglewood
An Inglewood chimney sweep starts as a full inspection, not a brush-through. On older homes in 90301 and 90302, we check flue dimensions before anything else, because many 1920s bungalows near downtown have flues too narrow for a modern wood-burning insert. If the flue is clear and the liner is intact, we run a rotary brush sized to the exact flue dimensions and finish with a camera check to confirm nothing was left behind. Creosote may build slowly in Inglewood’s mild climate, but a single season of burning unseasoned wood can still leave enough glaze to ignite. See the full Inglewood Chimney Sweep in Inglewood page for detail.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Inglewood
Dryer vent cleaning is a separate household fire risk that most chimney-only companies ignore, and Inglewood’s older homes have laundry setups that make it worse. Many original 1920s floor plans put the washer and dryer in a converted porch or a small back room, which means long vent runs with elbows that trap lint. Add the marine-layer humidity and lint clumps instead of blowing through. A clogged dryer vent forces the dryer to run hotter and longer, which is exactly when lint ignites. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior cap and verify airflow with a meter. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Inglewood for detail on that service.
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 Inglewood
Chimney repair in Inglewood almost always begins with the same finding: the original brick and clay liner from the 1920s or 1940s has survived decades of marine moisture and needs structural correction before the fireplace can be used safely. Many homeowners in 90301 discover the flue is too narrow for any modern insert or that the old fireclay liner is cracked in places no visual inspection would ever catch. That’s why San Bernardino Chimney Sweep approaches every repair with a camera inspection first, and why nothing gets recommended unless you can see the problem in the photos yourself. We carry the repair capability that most sweep-only companies don’t have, so if the inspection reveals liner or masonry damage, the same crew can fix it on the spot rather than sending you to a second company. Our Chimney Repair work is built around contractor-grade materials, not hardware-store substitutes.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see an open flue from the ground, you find bird or rodent nests on top of the chimney, or your existing cap is rusted through and letting rain fall straight into the firebox.
What it costs in Inglewood
Chimney cap installation in Inglewood typically runs $185 to $475 depending on flue size and cap type, with custom multi-flue caps going higher.
How we do it
We measure the outside flue dimensions, select a stainless or copper cap that fits without restricting draft, and secure it to the crown with mechanical fasteners rated for Inglewood’s marine air.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your chimney has no liner at all, your camera inspection shows cracked fireclay, or you want to install a modern wood-burning insert but the existing flue is too narrow or damaged.
What it costs in Inglewood
Chimney liner installation in Inglewood typically ranges from $2,600 to $4,900 for a full stainless reline, with the lower end on shorter single-story homes and the higher end on two-story chimneys in 90301.
How we do it
We run a camera through the existing flue, measure the exact inside dimensions, then install a DuraFlex stainless liner sized to the appliance and insulate it where code requires, finishing with a new top plate and cap.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Inglewood
| Item | Typical range in Inglewood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $185 – $475 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex stainless) | $2,600 – $4,900 |
| Camera inspection and repair evaluation | Included with any repair quote |
Do I really need a new liner on my old Inglewood chimney?
If your chimney is unlined or the clay tiles are cracked, yes. A damaged liner lets heat and gases reach the brick and framing around the flue. In Inglewood’s older homes this is a fire and carbon monoxide hazard that a sweep alone cannot fix. Call (877) 516-7159 for a camera inspection.
Can you repair a chimney without relining the whole thing?
Sometimes. If the flue is dimensionally sound but has small cracks, HeatShield resurfacing can restore the liner surface without a full tear-out. It works on clay tile flues and costs less than a complete reline. We’ll show you the camera footage before recommending either path.
Brands We Service in Inglewood
We work with a curated set of professional-grade brands, including Famco, Copperfield, and HeatShield, so the parts we install in Inglewood are the same ones serious chimney contractors use. If you have an existing Famco cap or a Copperfield chase cover that needs matching, we can usually source the exact part quickly. For more detail, see our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Inglewood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $160 – $285 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $140 – $270 |
| Chimney cap installation | $185 – $475 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $220 – $520 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,600 – $4,900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $1,100 |
| Chimney crown repair | $390 – $900 |
Two things push Inglewood pricing higher than a suburban tract city: access and existing damage. Chimneys on two-story 1900s homes in 90301 usually mean taller ladder work and tight eave clearance, while a deteriorated crown or missing liner means the repair quote has to include more than the visible problem. Every quote we give is a flat-price agreement before any work begins, and every recommendation comes with camera photos you can see for yourself.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Inglewood
We serve the full Inglewood area, including the older Craftsman and Spanish Colonial blocks near downtown and the 1940s and 1950s tract neighborhoods in the outer ZIPs. Our response time across Inglewood is typically 2 to 4 business days for non-emergency repair and a week or less for routine sweeps during the fall.
- Downtown Inglewood and Market Street area (90301)
- Florence and Manchester corridors (90301, 90302)
- North Inglewood near the former Hollywood Park site (90302)
- Darby-Dixon and surrounding blocks (90303)
- Inglewood Knolls and outer ZIPs (90304, 90305)
Service Area – Cities Near Inglewood
San Bernardino Chimney Sweep also covers the neighboring communities south and west of Inglewood. Homeowners in Hawthorne, CA, Del Aire, CA, Lennox, CA, and Alondra Park, CA call us for the same older-home chimney repair and dryer vent issues we see daily in Inglewood. If you’re just outside our core zone, call us and we’ll confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Inglewood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Inglewood 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 Inglewood
For routine chimney sweeps and dryer vent cleanings, we typically schedule within a week. For repair findings that need attention before burning season, we prioritize Inglewood jobs with safety concerns and can usually schedule within 2 to 4 business days. Call (877) 516-7159 and we’ll give you a straight answer on timing.
The homeowner is responsible for permit requirements, and Inglewood generally follows Los Angeles County building codes. A liner installation or structural masonry repair may require a permit depending on scope. We can help you understand what’s typical for your specific repair, but the final determination comes from the city.
We serve all Inglewood ZIP codes, from the 1900s bungalows near downtown to the 1940s and 1950s stucco tracts in the outer neighborhoods. The older homes simply show up more often in our repair queue because their original chimneys predate modern liner and seismic codes. If you have a chimney or a dryer vent in Inglewood, we cover it.
Yes, and that’s the point of hiring a company that does both. If a sweep turns up a cracked liner or a failed crown, we can usually quote the repair on the spot and complete it during the same visit or the next scheduled stop. You don’t need to find a second contractor or wait for a referral. Call (877) 516-7159 to book an Inglewood inspection.
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 Inglewood Customers Say
"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
— Ebony Nash"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Eric Rhodes"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Robert Quinn