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 Upland, CA
Chimney repair in Upland means dealing with fireplaces that have seen decades of Santa Ana-driven temperature swings and long stretches of disuse. The older foothill-adjacent blocks near the historic downtown and along Euclid Avenue are packed with 1950s-to-70s masonry fireplaces that were built during the postwar citrus-to-suburb conversion, and many of them have clay-tile liners that are now cracked, spalled, or missing entirely. San Bernardino Chimney Sweep has served Upland since 2018, and the repair work we do here reflects what this city’s housing stock actually looks like: older masonry chimneys that need relining, newer factory-built flues that get ignored until smoke backs up into the living room, and crowns that have shifted with the ground. If you suspect your chimney needs work, call (877) 516-7159 for a straight answer.
Why Upland Homes Are Different
Upland sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, and that geography shapes the work we do more than most homeowners realize. The hot, dry inland climate means fireplaces sit dormant for months, then get pushed hard during short winter cold snaps. Creosote builds up in concentrated layers during those bursts of heavy use, and layers that dense are more likely to glaze and become a chimney fire risk. The dry brush in the surrounding foothills adds another layer: spark arrestors and exterior chimney condition matter here in a way they don’t in coastal cities with marine air.
The housing stock itself is the bigger factor. We work in early-1900s craftsman homes near the downtown core, postwar ranch tract houses across the central grid, and 1980s-2000s stucco subdivisions toward the north and east. The older masonry fireplaces frequently have clay-tile liners that crack and spall after 50 or 60 years of heating and cooling. Many of those liners were undersized to begin with, built at a time when local codes were looser and fireplace efficiency was an afterthought. A chimney that looks fine from the sidewalk can fail a modern inspection because the flue was never sized or lined correctly. The newer homes have metal factory-built flues that need different sweep tooling, and those often get neglected because owners assume a gas-log setup or a rarely used fireplace needs no service. That assumption is wrong, and it’s usually the first thing we explain when we arrive.
In the older foothill blocks, decades of dry rot and seismic settling have shifted many masonry chimneys off-plumb. We routinely find cracked crowns and separated flue tiles that a flat, stable lot in a coastal city rarely produces. The ground moves here, slowly but steadily, and chimneys move with it.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Upland Services
Most Upland homeowners call us first for one of two things: a chimney that needs sweeping before the season starts, or a dryer vent that hasn’t been touched since the dryer was installed. Both are fire prevention work, and both are things this city’s older homes need more often than people expect.
Chimney Sweep in Upland
Upland’s fireplaces collect a particular kind of creosote: dense, concentrated layers that form when a fireplace sits unused through the hot months and then gets heavy use during a Santa Ana cold snap. That pattern produces glazed creosote, which is harder to remove and more likely to fuel a chimney fire than the fluffy soot you’d find in a marine-climate city. Our sweep service includes a camera inspection so you can see the flue condition before and after. We’ll walk you through what needs attention and what can safely wait. Chimney Sweep in Upland
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Upland
Dryer vents are the fire risk most Upland homeowners never think about. Lint accumulates in the vent run behind the dryer and inside the wall, and Upland’s dry air makes that lint especially flammable. If your dryer takes longer than it used to, or the laundry room feels damp after a cycle, that’s a vent restriction. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination, and we’ll show you what came out. It’s a core service for us, not an add-on. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Upland
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 Upland
Chimney repair in Upland is rarely a small job, because the problem is usually structural rather than cosmetic. The older masonry fireplaces in this city’s foothill and central-grid neighborhoods were built with clay-tile liners that crack and spall after decades of heating and cooling, and many of them were undersized from the start. When a chimney has a separated flue tile or a crown that’s shifted off-plumb, sweeping alone won’t fix it, and the fix is more than a patch. That’s where our Chimney Repair work comes in, and it’s the reason we keep a full repair bench alongside the sweep equipment.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight where the cap used to be, or you find rust flakes and small animal debris inside the firebox.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney cap installation in Upland typically runs $180 to $520 depending on the cap size and flue type.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a cap with the right draft and spark-arrestor mesh for Upland’s wildfire-risk foothill exposure, and secure it with mechanical fasteners rather than caulk alone.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, the mesh is torn, or you get water in the firebox after rain.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney cap replacement in Upland typically falls between $220 and $580 when the old cap requires removal and disposal.
How we do it
We remove the failed cap, check the flue crown underneath for damage, and install a replacement sized to the existing flue with a new spark-arrestor mesh.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your camera inspection shows separated, cracked, or missing flue tiles, or smoke backs up into the room even with the damper open.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney liner installation in Upland typically runs $2,800 to $6,500 depending on the flue length, liner material, and whether the old liner must be broken out first.
How we do it
We size the liner to the flue, install a DuraFlex flexible liner system where the design allows it, and verify the connection to the appliance with a post-installation camera run.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You have water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, or the flashing is curling, cracked, or pulling away from the roofline.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney flashing repair in Upland usually lands between $350 and $950 depending on how much of the existing flashing must be cut out and replaced.
How we do it
We cut and bend copper or galvanized flashing to fit the chimney-roof junction, strip the failed material, and seal the new flashing with roofing-grade sealant.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown is cracked, eroded, or it pools water, and you can see efflorescence or spalling on the masonry below.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney crown repair in Upland typically runs $450 to $1,400 depending on whether we’re sealing small cracks or rebuilding the entire crown surface.
How we do it
We remove the failed crown material, build a form for a proper overhang with a drip edge, and pour a weather-resistant crown that sheds water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Upland
| Item | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $520 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $220 – $580 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $6,500 |
Prices in Upland run slightly higher than the Inland Empire average because of the age of the masonry and the frequency of off-plumb chimneys in the foothill blocks. We quote a flat price before we start, and we don’t recommend a job you don’t need.
Do I really need a new chimney liner, or can it wait?
If the camera inspection shows separated tiles or a cracked clay liner, waiting means combustion gases and heat can reach combustible framing. We’ll show you the video before recommending any liner work. Call (877) 516-7159 if you’re not sure what your last inspection found.
How long does chimney repair take in Upland?
Most cap and crown repairs are done in a single visit of two to four hours. A full liner installation typically takes one full day, sometimes two if the old liner requires breakout work.
Brands We Service in Upland
We service and install parts from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Famco, and Copperfield. Every part we install in Upland comes from our established supply relationships with these manufacturers, and the repair materials we keep stocked locally mean less waiting on parts for common repairs. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $520 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $220 – $580 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $6,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,400 |
The two things that push a Upland chimney job higher are flue length and the condition of the surrounding masonry. Taller two-story chimneys cost more in labor and materials, and an off-plumb chimney in the foothill blocks usually means adjacent repairs. Whatever the quote, it’s a flat price agreed before we start.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Upland
We work across all three Upland ZIP codes, 91784, 91785, and 91786, from the craftsman-era streets near the historic downtown out to the stucco subdivisions on the north and east side.
- Historic downtown and Euclid Avenue corridor
- Central ranch tract grid
- North Upland foothill neighborhoods
- East Upland subdivisions near the 210
Most Upland appointments are scheduled within a few business days, and we batch foothill-area repair jobs to keep drive time down.
Service Area – Cities Near Upland
Our service area covers Upland and the surrounding foothill and valley communities. We also serve San Antonio Heights, CA, Claremont, CA, Montclair, CA, and Rancho Cucamonga, CA. If you’re in one of these cities and need chimney or dryer vent work, call (877) 516-7159 and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Upland, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Upland 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 Upland
Most Upland appointments are scheduled within two to five business days depending on the season. Repair jobs that require parts or dry weather may take a little longer. Call (877) 516-7159 and we’ll give you the soonest available slot.
Most chimney sweeps and minor repairs do not require a permit in Upland. A full liner installation or structural masonry repair may trigger a permit depending on the specific scope and the city’s current building requirements. We’ll tell you during the quote if your job needs one.
Yes. We serve every Upland ZIP code, 91784, 91785, and 91786, including the foothill blocks where chimney access can be tight and off-plumb masonry is more common. Our equipment handles both masonry and factory-built flues, so the housing era doesn’t matter.
Call San Bernardino Chimney Sweep at (877) 516-7159 for a free estimate on chimney repair, sweeping, or dryer vent cleaning in Upland. We’ll give you a straight answer and a flat price before any work begins.
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 Upland Customers Say
"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"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
— Priya Rao