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 Claremont, CA
Chimney repair in Claremont usually comes down to one recurring finding: the original clay tile liner inside a 1920s or 1930s fireplace was never designed for how we burn fires today, and decades of Santa Ana debris and slow creosote buildup have done the rest. San Bernardino Chimney Sweep handles the full repair conversation, from crown and flashing work to HeatShield resurfacing and DuraFlex relining, so you’re not juggling two companies when the camera shows damage. Call (877) 516-7159 for a straight read on what your chimney actually needs.
Why Claremont Homes Are Different
Claremont’s housing stock is genuine, and it shows up in our work every week. The Village and the historic tracts around it are full of pre-1960s Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival homes, many still running their original masonry fireplaces and clay tile flues. Those flues were sized for larger, open fires of an earlier era. Today’s smaller, more efficient fires produce lower flue temperatures, which means creosote condenses differently and clings where it shouldn’t. Add in original fireboxes with settling mortar joints and you have a system that often needs repair attention before it needs its next cleaning.
Climate matters too. Claremont sits right at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, so fireplaces here tend to see light, occasional use rather than nightly winter burns. That sounds easier on a chimney, but it creates its own problem: slow, sticky creosote buildup that turns glazed and hard over multiple seasons, plus wind-driven leaf, dirt, and palm-frond intrusion during Santa Ana events. We regularly pull nests, matted leaves, and cap damage from fall winds out of Claremont flues before the first cold snap.
The city’s strong historic-preservation culture also shapes the work. Homeowners in designated historic areas often can’t alter the exterior chimney profile or switch to a different cap style without review. That pushes repair conversations toward interior solutions, such as liner resurfacing or replacement, which fix the actual safety issue without touching the roofline.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Claremont Services
Most Claremont homeowners reach out for one of two reasons: a fireplace that hasn’t been cleaned in years, or a dryer that’s taking too long and running hot. Both are fire risks, and both are core services for us.
Chimney Sweep in Claremont
A sweep in Claremont is not just brushing soot. Given the age of the housing stock, we approach every cleaning as a condition check on the flue liner, the crown, the cap, and the firebox. Lighter fireplace use in Claremont means creosote accumulation is often glazed and stubborn rather than thick and fluffy, so the mechanical work takes patience and the right brushes. Pest intrusion from the foothills is also common. If we find damage during the sweep, we can quote and schedule the repair ourselves, so there’s no second company in the loop. Our dedicated page covers the full process: Chimney Sweep in Claremont.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont
Dryer vent fires remain one of the leading causes of residential fires, and Claremont’s older homes often have long or awkward vent runs that collect lint faster than homeowners expect. Our dryer vent service removes the built-up lint, checks the termination point for blockages, and confirms airflow is restored. It’s a different system than a chimney, but the same discipline applies: find the restriction, remove it, and verify the fix. Details and scheduling are here: Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont.
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 Claremont
Chimney repair in Claremont is driven by the age of the flue and the weather coming off the San Gabriels. Most of the fireplaces we open up in the Village and surrounding tracts predate modern liner standards, and the original clay tiles are frequently cracked, spalled, or oversized for the way the home is heated now. When a sweep reveals that kind of damage, the repair conversation starts immediately, because a cracked flue is not a cleaning problem, it’s a structural and fire-safety problem. We specialize in chimney and ventilation repair exclusively, and we carry contractor-grade materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield so the repair is built on proven product lines, not hardware-store substitutes. See our full repair scope here: Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear animal sounds or find nesting material in the firebox, or you can see an open flue with no cap at all.
What it costs in Claremont
New chimney cap installation in Claremont typically runs $195 to $480 depending on the flue size and cap style.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, match a cap from our stock (Famco or Copperfield options), secure it, and confirm the spark arrestor mesh is seated correctly.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, bent from falling branches or Santa Ana winds, or the mesh is torn open and letting embers and pests pass.
What it costs in Claremont
Replacing a damaged chimney cap in Claremont typically falls between $175 and $450, with the final number driven by flue dimensions and material choice.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the flue rim for damage, install the correctly sized replacement, and anchor it against the wind loads common in Claremont’s fall gusts.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
The camera inspection shows cracked clay tiles, missing mortar joints, or a liner that’s oversized for the current appliance, or you’re switching to a gas insert that requires a properly sized liner.
What it costs in Claremont
Stainless steel liner installation in Claremont typically ranges from $2,900 to $5,800, with clay tile relining at $4,500 to $10,000 depending on chimney height and access.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance, run the new liner through the existing flue, insulate where required, and make the connection at the appliance and termination points.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, or the roof flashing is lifting, corroded, or separated from the masonry.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney flashing repair in Claremont is typically $300 to $950 depending on the number of sides needing replacement and the roof pitch.
How we do it
We remove the failing flashing, install new step and counter flashing, and seal the intersection so rain from the foothills doesn’t find its way in.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Claremont
| Item | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $195 – $480 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $175 – $450 |
| Stainless steel liner installation | $2,900 – $5,800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,300 |
Does a cracked liner always mean full replacement in Claremont?
No. Many cracked or spalling liners in Claremont’s older fireplaces can be resurfaced with HeatShield, a product-backed process that restores the flue’s interior without tearing out the original clay tile. Full replacement makes sense when the existing liner is structurally unsound or sizing has to change for a new insert.
How do I know if my Claremont chimney needs repair or just a cleaning?
Every sweep here includes a camera inspection, so you see the flue wall yourself rather than taking anyone’s word for it. If the liner is cracked, the crown is spalling, or the flashing is failing, the footage shows it, and we quote the repair from that evidence. Call (877) 516-7159 for a sweep and inspection.
Brands We Service in Claremont
Our truck stock and supplier relationships reflect what Claremont’s older chimneys actually need. We service and install parts from DuraFlex, Famco, Copperfield, and HeatShield, which means relining and resurfacing jobs don’t stall waiting on generic parts. See the full our brands lineup for what we carry and why we chose it.
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| Service | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $179 – $229 |
| Chimney cap installation | $195 – $480 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $175 – $450 |
| Stainless steel liner installation | $2,900 – $5,800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,300 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $250 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2) | $325 – $500 |
In Claremont, prices push upward when rooftop access is steep, the chimney is unusually tall, or the liner has to be resized for a modern gas insert. We quote a flat price before the work starts, so the number we give is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Claremont
We cover the full 91711 ZIP and the neighborhoods that make up Claremont’s mix of historic and mid-century housing. Our trucks are regularly working the Village, the Spanish Revival streets near Memorial Park, and the ranch tracts near the colleges, with routing that puts us within a short drive of most Claremont homes most weeks.
- The Village
- College Heights
- Stone Canyon
- Towne Ranch
- Thompson Creek
Response time across Claremont is typically a few days to a week, with fall Santa Ana repair calls moved up as openings allow.
Service Area – Cities Near Claremont
San Bernardino Chimney Sweep serves Claremont and the surrounding Inland Empire foothill communities. Homeowners in Montclair, CA and La Verne, CA share Claremont’s older housing patterns and the same wind-driven debris issues. We also work regularly in Upland, CA and San Antonio Heights, CA, where foothill terrain creates similar cap and crown damage patterns.
Serving Claremont, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Claremont 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 Claremont
Most Claremont appointments are scheduled within three to seven days. Fall is the busiest season because Santa Ana winds knock caps loose and pack chimneys with leaves, so booking before the first cold snap usually means faster scheduling and a shorter backlog.
Interior work like liner resurfacing or replacement generally doesn’t alter the exterior structure and rarely triggers historic-preservation review. Any work that changes the visible chimney profile may need city approval, and we can advise you on which side of that line your repair falls.
Most sweeps and inspections are single-visit jobs. Repairs identified during the inspection are quoted from the camera footage and scheduled as a follow-up, often within a week or two. Call (877) 516-7159 for a free estimate and a straight answer on what your chimney needs.
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 Claremont 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