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 Highland, CA
Chimney repair in Highland usually means fixing wind damage, cracked crowns, or a rusted cap on a masonry chimney that’s been in place since the Nixon administration. The houses here, mostly mid-century and 1970s-80s tract homes, were built with real brick and mortar fireplaces, and many of those flues have never been opened up for a serious look. Highland’s dry heat and Santa Ana wind events mean we see more debris-packed caps and rain-damaged crowns than heavy creosote glaze. When your fireplace does get lit on those cold winter nights, you want to know the flue above it is solid. Call San Bernardino Chimney Sweep at (877) 516-7159 if you’re not sure what you’re working with, we find it and we fix it.
Why Highland Homes Are Different
Highland sits right at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, in the hot, dry stretch of the Inland Empire where Santa Ana winds barrel through a few times a year. That means chimney work here is driven less by a season of heavy wood-burning and more by what the wind pushes into your flue and cap: dust, ash, leaves, and embers from brush fires in the foothills. A flue that sits unused for eight or nine months of the year still collects debris, and that debris can harden, block airflow, or trap moisture against the clay liner.
The housing stock matters too. Most Highland homes are single-family tract houses built between the 1950s and the 1980s, with original masonry fireplaces. Those flues were built with clay tile liners, which crack with age and thermal shock. Add in the occasional cool night when the fireplace finally gets used, and you have a system that heats up, cools down, and slowly fails. We routinely pull apart chimneys in Highland where the cap has been acting as a wind sock for years, packed tight with dry leaves and fine Inland Empire grit.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Highland Services
Most Highland homeowners call us for one of two things: a proper chimney sweep before the few months they’ll actually burn wood, or a dryer vent cleaning they’ve been meaning to schedule for years. Both are fire-prevention jobs, and both are handled by the same specialist crew.
Chimney Sweep in Highland
A sweep in Highland starts with understanding what’s actually inside your flue, and what’s not. Because mild winters mean fireplaces often go untouched for years, first-time sweeps here usually turn up more than soot. We inspect the full system, remove the debris, and let you know if the masonry or liner needs attention before you light the next fire. We run a camera up the flue so you can see what we see, then we clean it to a standard that’s ready for another season. Learn more on our full Chimney Sweep in Highland page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Highland
Your dryer vent is a fire risk too, and in Highland’s dry air, lint ignites quickly when a clogged vent overheats. The houses here often have long vent runs from the laundry room to an exterior wall, sometimes through the attic or garage, and those runs collect lint in the middle where you can’t see it. We clean the full run with rotary brushes and air, then verify airflow on both ends. See the dedicated Dryer Vent Cleaning in Highland page for full 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 Highland
Chimney repair in Highland is often about age, wind, and water. The original clay liners in mid-century flues crack over time, and the Santa Ana winds beat up caps and screens until they stop doing their job. When a cracked liner lets heat and gases reach the masonry around it, or when a broken cap lets rain sit in the flue, the damage compounds fast. We handle the repair from top to bottom, cap to crown, and we use contractor-grade materials, not hardware-store substitutes. The hub page for our repair work is Chimney Repair, and it covers the full scope of what a repair crew can tackle.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
The top of your chimney is open, or the existing cap is missing, letting rain, birds, and Highland’s wind-driven debris straight down the flue.
What it costs in Highland
Chimney cap installation in Highland typically runs $120 to $420, depending on cap size, material, and whether we need to secure it to an irregular crown.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, select a stainless or galvanized cap sized for your specific setup, fasten it to the crown with mechanical anchors, and seal the connection.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The cap you have is rusted through, bent from wind, or the screen mesh is torn so embers and birds can get inside.
What it costs in Highland
Replacement in Highland falls between $120 and $420, with the final number set by whether we’re swapping a standard cap or matching an unusual flue size.
How we do it
We remove the damaged cap, inspect the top of the flue and crown, then install a properly fitted replacement and verify the screen and spark arrestor are secure.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your clay liner is cracked, flaking, or had no liner to begin with, so heat and combustion gases are reaching the masonry or the chimney is drafting poorly.
What it costs in Highland
Liner installation in Highland typically runs $2,200 to $5,200, depending on the flue length, chimney height, and whether we’re relining an existing masonry chase.
How we do it
We size the flue, run a flexible DuraFlex liner down the chimney, connect it to the appliance collar and top plate, and insulate if the clearance to combustibles requires it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Highland
| Item | Typical range in Highland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $120 to $420 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 to $5,200 |
| Crown repair or flashing work | $300 to $900 |
Can you repair a chimney without rebuilding it?
In most Highland homes, yes. Cracked crowns, damaged flashings, and liner issues can be repaired without touching the firebox or exterior masonry. The key is catching the damage before water has rotted the structure around the flue.
Does a cracked crown need immediate repair in Highland?
Yes, especially in our dry season followed by real winter rain. A cracked crown lets water into the chimney’s masonry, where it freezes on cold winter nights and expands, widening the cracks. Call (877) 516-7159 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Brands We Service in Highland
We build with parts we trust, Copperfield caps and dampers, DuraFlex liner systems, and HeatShield for resurfacing damaged flues. These are the brands we keep in stock because they hold up to Inland Empire wind and heat. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Highland |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard residential) | $150 to $380 |
| Chimney Inspections | $150 to $450 |
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $120 to $420 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 to $5,200 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 to $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 to $900 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $95 to $250 |
| Masonry fireplace up to 40 sq ft | $1,400 to $4,600 |
| Masonry fireplace 40-60 sq ft | $2,600 to $6,200 |
| Masonry fireplace over 60 sq ft | $3,600 to $8,400 |
What pushes price up in Highland is access, steep roof pitches near the foothills, second-story chimneys, and flues that haven’t been opened in a decade. The quote Sarah or Daniel gives you before we start is the price, flat and confirmed.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Highland
We work all over the 92346 zip code, from the older ranch-style homes near the historic core up to the newer tracts running toward the foothills. Most chimneys in these neighborhoods are original to the house, which means the same issues show up again and again: worn crowns, missing caps, and flues that haven’t seen a brush in years. We typically reach most Highland homes within a day or two of booking, not a week-long wait.
- East Highlands
- Historic Highland core
- North Highland near the foothills
- West Highland
- 92346 residential tracts
Service Area – Cities Near Highland
Our service area runs across the San Bernardino Valley and the foothills just east of Highland. We regularly work in San Bernardino, CA, Muscoy, CA, Redlands, CA, and Loma Linda, CA, covering chimney sweeping, repair, and dryer vent cleaning across the region.
Serving Highland, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Highland 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 Highland
Most Highland appointments are scheduled within a day or two. Because we’re based in San Bernardino and work this side of the valley regularly, we can usually fit a Highland job into the route without the long lead times you’d get from a crew driving in from outside the Inland Empire. Call (877) 516-7159 to check current availability.
Routine sweeping, cap replacement, and crown repair don’t require a city permit for an existing single-family chimney. If a repair grows into a full rebuild or structural masonry job, the city may want a permit, and we’ll tell you that before any work starts. We won’t quietly build without one.
Yes, we serve the full 92346 zip code, from the original ranch homes near the historic core up through the foothill-adjacent streets where rooflines get steeper. Our trucks carry the ladders and staging for both single and two-story chimneys.
If your fireplace hasn’t been looked at in years, or you’ve been ignoring a dryer vent that takes forever to dry a load, call (877) 516-7159 for a free estimate. We’ll tell you what’s actually wrong, show you the photos from the camera, and give you a flat price before any work begins. San Bernardino Chimney Sweep has served Highland since 2018.
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 Highland Customers Say
"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Danielle Vaughn"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