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 Mentone, CA
Chimney repair in Mentone usually means one of two things: a cracked crown letting foothill rain into the masonry, or a flue liner that’s no longer safe to burn against. The older ranch and cabin-style homes throughout 92359 were built when open masonry fireplaces and freestanding wood stoves were standard, and after decades of November-through-February fires, the wear shows up exactly where you’d expect. We handle the full repair scope, from chimney cap replacement to full liner installation, and because we sweep the same chimneys we repair, we find the problem and fix it in one visit. Call San Bernardino Chimney Sweep at (877) 516-7159 when you want a specialist, not a generalist.
Why Mentone Homes Are Different
Mentone sits at roughly 1,600 feet at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains, and that position changes what a chimney goes through in a year. Hot, dry summers bake the exterior masonry while cool winter nights push residents to burn real wood from November through February. Then come the Santa Ana events, which hammer chimney caps and spark arrestors with wind-driven debris off the surrounding chaparral and oak. We routinely pull packed leaves, twigs, and the occasional squirrel or bird nest out of caps on Mentone homes after fall wind events. A blocked arrestor isn’t just a draft problem here. It can turn a chimney into an ember launcher during fire season, which matters in a wildland-urban interface zone like this one.
The housing stock leans heavily toward older single-story ranch homes and cabin-style builds on large lots. Many still have their original masonry fireplaces or freestanding wood stoves rather than the modern gas inserts you see in newer Redlands developments down the hill. There’s also a scattering of rural properties with shop-built or unpermitted flues. Those need a careful inspection before anyone puts a brush up them, because a thin or cracked liner changes the risk calculation entirely. Mentone’s location means annual sweeping and a screen check aren’t just maintenance tasks. They’re fire-defense measures, and the condition of the chimney matters as much as the fuel going into it.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Mentone Services
Most Mentone homeowners call us for one of two things: a seasonal chimney sweep before the first real fire of winter, or a dryer vent cleaning when the laundry room starts running hot and slow. Both are fire-safety jobs, and both are services we handle as a single specialized company.
Chimney Sweep in Mentone
Chimney sweeping in Mentone removes creosote buildup and clears debris from flues and spark arrestors before burning season. The foothill climate here produces real creosote accumulation because of the way cool overnight air condenses moisture inside chimneys that are used every night from November through February. Combined with the oak leaves and wind-driven debris that pack into caps after Santa Ana events, that buildup is exactly what we clear. A sweep also catches liner damage or masonry cracks before they become a repair bill, and because we repair what we find on the same visit, you’re not chasing a second company. See Chimney Sweep in Mentone for full pricing and what to expect.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone
Dryer vent cleaning in Mentone addresses a separate but equally real household fire risk that most chimney companies don’t touch. Large-lot homes here often have long vent runs from the laundry room to an exterior wall, and those runs collect lint at a rate that surprises people. Lint is combustible, and a partially blocked vent forces the dryer to work harder, runs hotter, and shortens the appliance’s life. In drought years, the fine dust that settles on everything in Mentone makes its way into the dryer vent too. We clean the full run and check the termination for proper draft. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone for details.
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 Mentone
Chimney repair in Mentone typically addresses failures in the cap, crown, flashing, or liner. Older homes in 92359 were built with masonry fireplaces and wood stoves that have now seen decades of foothill weather, and Santa Ana-driven debris takes a steady toll on caps and arrestors. A cracked crown or missing cap lets winter rain into the mortar joints, and once water gets in, the freeze-thaw cycle at 1,600 feet accelerates the damage. We sweep first to see the condition clearly, then repair with contractor-grade materials from brands like Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield so the fix lasts more than a season. For a broader look at what chimney repair involves, see Chimney Repair.
Liner work is the repair that matters most in Mentone because so many homes still burn wood in older flues that were never designed for modern creosote loads. When a liner is cracked or missing sections, heat and combustion gases can reach the surrounding structure. In a high-fire-severity zone, that’s not a risk worth accepting. We install DuraFlex flexible liners where the original clay liner has failed, and we resurface with HeatShield, a product-backed method that restores liner integrity without full replacement. For many Mentone homes, HeatShield is the difference between a controlled repair and a full teardown of the chimney interior.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You don’t have a cap, or the one you have is rusted through, lifted by wind, or missing its spark arrestor screen.
What it costs in Mentone
Expect $180 – $380 for a standard galvanized cap and $320 – $580 for a stainless cap with an integrated spark arrestor, plus any small masonry adjustments.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a cap sized for proper draft, secure it with a mechanical connection, and verify the arrestor screen is seated so it blocks embers without restricting airflow.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
Rust through the body, a screen that’s torn or packed with debris, or a cap that’s shifted and no longer covers the flue opening fully.
What it costs in Mentone
Replacement runs $140 – $280 to remove the old cap and install a standard unit, and $260 – $460 when upgrading to stainless with a spark arrestor.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, clear any debris from the crown and flue lip, and install the new cap with the same sizing check we use on new installations.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Flakes of clay tile in the firebox, visible cracks or gaps in the liner from a camera inspection, or a chimney that smokes back into the room under load.
What it costs in Mentone
Stainless liner installation ranges from $2,200 to $4,500 depending on flue height and access, with HeatShield resurfacing from $1,500 to $3,200 for flues that don’t need full replacement.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection to map the damage, size the new DuraFlex liner for the flue, insulate it where needed, and secure it top and bottom before testing the draft.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling or wall near the chimney, damp mortar in the attic chase, or visible gaps where the flashing meets the roofline.
What it costs in Mentone
Flashing repair runs $350 – $700 for a typical repair with sealant and new flashing material, and $700 – $1,500 when the flashing is badly deteriorated and needs full replacement.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing and sealant, set new step and counter flashing in a staggered pattern, and seal the transitions with materials rated for the Mentone heat and wind exposure.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Mentone
| Item | Typical range in Mentone |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $580 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $140 – $460 |
| Chimney liner installation (stainless) | $2,200 – $4,500 |
| HeatShield liner resurfacing | $1,500 – $3,200 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $1,500 |
These are the ranges we’ve seen on Mentone jobs, and they assume a standard single-story ranch or cabin. If your flue is unusually tall, the liner needs insulation, or access requires special equipment, the price moves toward the top of the range. We quote the job before we start, and the price doesn’t change unless we find something structural you decide you want us to address.
Do I need a new liner, or will HeatShield work?
It depends on how much of the original clay liner remains intact. If the damage is limited to cracks and gaps, HeatShield resurfacing restores integrity without full replacement and typically saves $1,000 – $2,000 compared to a new stainless liner.
Can you repair my chimney the same day as the sweep?
Yes. We schedule repairs based on what the camera inspection shows, and for a cap, crown, or flashing repair, we can usually complete the work during the same visit as the sweep. Call (877) 516-7159 to book both.
Brands We Service in Mentone
We install and service Copperfield caps and dampers, DuraFlex flexible liners, and HeatShield resurfacing systems on Mentone homes. Keeping these brands stocked locally means most cap and crown repairs go from quote to done in a single visit. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Mentone |
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| Chimney sweep (standard fireplace) | $149 – $229 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $580 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $140 – $460 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation (stainless) | $2,200 – $4,500 |
| HeatShield liner resurfacing | $1,500 – $3,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $99 – $169 |
What pushes prices up in Mentone is usually the age of the chimney and what the camera inspection reveals. A liner that’s been burning wood for forty years will rarely look like one that’s seen ten seasons. That’s why we quote line-by-line, show you the camera footage, and don’t push work that can wait. Our pricing is fixed before we start, and a sweep is always priced as a flat figure, not an hourly mystery.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Mentone
We work the full 92359 area, from the older ranch neighborhoods off Highway 38 up toward the national forest boundary, to the cabin-style properties and rural lots that sit on the surrounding hillsides. Mentone’s spread-out layout means most homes are reachable quickly once we’re in the area, and we schedule calls by day rather than by the hour, so you get a straightforward arrival window, not a two-hour guessing game.
- Mentone Heights
- Mill Creek foothills
- Boulder Avenue corridor
- Wildwood Canyon area
- San Timoteo Canyon rim
Service Area – Cities Near Mentone
We serve Mentone and the surrounding foothill and flatland communities throughout the eastern San Bernardino Valley. If you’re in Redlands, CA, Yucaipa, CA, Highland, CA, or Calimesa, CA, the same crew and the same flat-price promise apply. Chimney work doesn’t change much at the city line, but the housing stock does, and we know which neighborhoods in each town are mostly masonry fireplaces and which are mostly inserts.
Serving Mentone, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mentone 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 Mentone
Yes. We handle the rural properties and shop-built flues around Mentone the same way we handle the standard ranches. The difference is we inspect more carefully before cleaning, because unpermitted flues often have liner or clearance issues that need to be documented before anyone puts a brush up them.
Most routine repairs and liner installations don’t require a permit in the Mentone area, but significant structural rebuilds may. We’re familiar with the local requirements and will flag anything that’s likely to need paperwork before work starts, rather than letting you find out later.
Calling in September or early October is ideal, because the Mentone schedule fills fast once nighttime temperatures drop below about 45 degrees and the first real burn weekends hit. We keep some same-week capacity for emergencies, but the pref-season call is the one that gets you the best date. Reach us at (877) 516-7159.
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 Mentone Customers Say
"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"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Gabriela Rodriguez"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