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 Fontana, CA
Chimney repair in Fontana usually means one of two things: a cracked crown letting water into the brick, or a deteriorated liner that’s no longer safe to run a fire against. Homes in the 92335 and 92337 tracts were built in the 1950s and 60s, and their original masonry fireplaces have been baking in Inland Empire heat and taking Cajon Pass wind for sixty-plus years. We’re San Bernardino Chimney Sweep, and we handle cleaning, repair, and dryer vents without passing you off to a second company. Call (877) 516-7159 when you want a straight answer about what’s actually happening in your flue.
Why Fontana Homes Are Different
Fontana sits at the mouth of the Cajon Pass, which means the chimneys here take a beating that homes in Rancho Cucamonga or Ontario simply don’t. Santa Ana winds and pass winds push ash, dust, and dry debris straight down uncapped flues and pack screens on capped ones. We’ve pulled enough wind-driven tumbleweed fragments and roofing grit out of north Fontana caps to know the pattern well: a chimney can look perfectly clean from the firebox but be half-blocked at the top after one windy spring. That’s why we check the cap and screen assembly first on almost every Fontana job, before we even look at the flue.
The housing stock splits along clear lines. Older postwar homes in 92335 and 92337 typically have original masonry fireplaces with firebrick liners and cast-iron dampers that show every year of their age. The 92336 subdivisions, built mostly in the 1980s through 2000s, run factory-built metal fireboxes and gas log sets with shorter cap-and-screen assemblies. Those two chimney types fail differently. Masonry units crack at the crown and spall at the firebrick. Factory units rust at the cap, warp at the flashing, and the metal liners thin out faster under Fontana’s dry heat. Exterior chimney stacks get direct sun on three sides and wind all year, so crown, cap, and flashing wear shows up earlier than interior flue damage in most cases.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Fontana Services
Most Fontana homeowners call us for one of two things: a chimney that needs cleaning and inspection before burn season, or a dryer vent that’s clogged enough to make the dryer run hot and slow. Both are fire risks, and both respond well to a specialist’s eye.
Chimney Sweep in Fontana
A Fontana chimney sweep is less about heavy creosote from long winter burns and more about clearing what the pass winds deposit during the months the fireplace sits idle. Ash, dust, roof grit, and sometimes nesting material build up in the cap and smoke shelf even when you barely used the fire last season. We sweep the flue, inspect the liner and damper, and clear the cap and screen, then tell you plainly whether anything needs repair. If you use a wood-burning fireplace even occasionally, annual cleaning is the standard. Read more on our Chimney Sweep in Fontana page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fontana
Your dryer vent is a fire risk too, and in Fontana the dust load from the pass winds means dryer ducts fill faster than in most neighborhoods we serve. Lint, dust, and the occasional bird nest or rodent cache restrict airflow, the dryer runs hotter, and the exhaust line becomes a tinderbox. We clean the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, clear the cap, and confirm proper airflow before we leave. It’s a core service for us, not a side note. Details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Fontana page.
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 Fontana
Chimney repair in Fontana tracks closely to the age of the house. In the 92335 and 92337 tracts, cracked crowns and worn firebrick are the dominant issues, because sixty-year-old mortar and clay don’t hold up forever under direct desert sun and seasonal wind. In the 92336 subdivisions, we’re more often replacing rusted caps, resealing flashing, or relining metal flues that have thinned out. When we find damage during a sweep, we don’t stop at the report. We tell you what’s wrong, show you the camera footage if it’s inside the flue, and fix it. That’s the whole point of hiring a specialist instead of a generalist. Our Chimney Repair work covers caps, liners, flashing, and crowns, and we’ll tell you honestly when a repair can wait and when it can’t.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Rain water dripping into the firebox, downdrafts pushing smoke back into the room, or visible rust and holes on your existing cap.
What it costs in Fontana
A new chimney cap installation in Fontana generally runs $220 to $490 depending on flue size and cap material.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless or galvanized cap that fits without restricting draft, secure it to the crown, and test the draw.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
A cap that’s rusted through, missing mesh panels, or sitting loose on the crown after a high-wind season.
What it costs in Fontana
Cap replacement with parts and labor typically costs $280 to $520 in Fontana, more if the old cap took the crown with it.
How we do it
We pull the old cap, check the crown surface underneath, set a new cap with proper mechanical fasteners, and seal any minor crown gaps.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked clay tiles visible in the flue, excessive soot accumulation between sweeps, or a failed level-2 camera inspection.
What it costs in Fontana
Full chimney liner installation in Fontana typically falls between $2,400 and $4,300, and many Fontana homes qualify for partial relining if the damage is localized.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and existing flue, run a stainless system (often DuraFlex) down the chimney, insulate if code requires, and connect it properly at the top and bottom.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water staining on the ceiling or walls near the chimney, damp attic insulation around the chase, or visible gaps where the flashing meets the roofline.
What it costs in Fontana
Flashing repair in Fontana runs roughly $350 to $650 when we can reseal and refasten, and higher if shingles or the step flashing need replacing.
How we do it
We inspect every flashing plane, reseal or replace the damaged sections, and confirm the water path is broken before we step off the roof.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks across the crown surface, spalling brick at the top of the stack, or chunks of mortar missing after rain.
What it costs in Fontana
A crown repair in Fontana costs between $500 and $1,050 for standard resurfacing, more if the crown has to be rebuilt from the form up.
How we do it
We clean the crown, fill minor cracks with a high-bond sealant, float a proper sloped crown surface when the damage is deeper, and leave the water running off, not pooling.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Fontana
| Item | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $220 – $490 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $280 – $520 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $650 |
Can you repair a chimney the same visit you sweep it?
We can often handle cap, flashing, and minor crown work the same day as a sweep, because the parts are standard and we carry the fasteners and sealants on the truck. Major liner work is scheduled separately.
Will my Fontana fireplace need a new liner, or just a clean?
We only recommend a liner when the camera shows cracks, gaps, or thinning that actually compromise safety. If the flue is sound, we say so plainly and you pay for the sweep, not an upsell. Call (877) 516-7159 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Fontana
We run contractor-grade materials from our brands, not whatever is cheapest at the hardware store. On Fontana jobs we commonly install DuraFlex liner systems, Famco caps, and Copperfield flashing components, and we stock the common sizes locally so most cap and flashing work happens in one trip.
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| Service | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $169 – $290 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $200 |
| Chimney cap installation | $220 – $490 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $280 – $520 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,400 – $4,300 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,050 |
What pushes a Fontana quote higher is almost always access: a steep roof pitch on a two-story 92336 build, a chimney chase tight against a fence line, or a cap that’s been rusted past the point of simple replacement. Whatever the number, we give it to you as a flat price before any work begins, and if the camera shows something unexpected, we stop and call. No surprise line items.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fontana
We work all four Fontana ZIP codes regularly, from the older postwar blocks off Sierra Avenue in 92335 to the newer 92336 subdivisions north of the 210. Response times run short across Fontana because we’re based nearby in San Bernardino and we schedule routes through the city most weekdays.
- 92335 – central Fontana, postwar tract homes
- 92336 – north Fontana, 1980s-to-2000s subdivisions
- 92337 – south Fontana, original masonry fireplaces
- 92331 – northwest Fontana and edge communities
Service Area – Cities Near Fontana
San Bernardino Chimney Sweep covers Fontana and the neighboring Inland Empire communities. If you’re a few minutes west, we work in Bloomington, CA and Rialto, CA. To the south and southwest, we cover Glen Avon, CA and Pedley, CA. If you’re unsure whether we cover your street, call us and we’ll confirm by ZIP.
Serving Fontana, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fontana 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 Fontana
Most Fontana appointments happen within one to two business days, because we route through the city every week and keep common cap and flashing parts on the truck. During the fall pre-burn rush, wait times stretch to about a week. Call (877) 516-7159 and we’ll give you a real date.
Routine sweeps, cap replacement, flashing work, and crown resurfacing do not require a permit in Fontana. Full liner replacement or any structural rebuild may, and if that’s the case on your job, we’ll tell you before we start and handle the paperwork on our end.
Some 92336 HOAs have rules about visible cap styles or exterior chimney appearance. If your community has covenants on exterior fixtures, we’ll coordinate so the cap or flashing we install matches the HOA spec, which usually means matching the existing metal finish.
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 Fontana 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