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 Lennox, CA
Chimney repair in Lennox usually means one thing: cracked clay flue tiles in post-WWII stucco homes that have shifted over decades of settling and minor earthquake movement. We handle that repair, the cleaning that should happen before it, and the dryer vent work that gets ignored until it becomes a real problem. If you own a 1940s-to-1960s single-story home in the 90304 ZIP, your chimney was built before modern liner standards, and the mild coastal climate means problems sit unnoticed for months. Call San Bernardino Chimney Sweep at (877) 516-7159 and we’ll tell you what’s actually there.
Why Lennox Homes Are Different
Lennox is a small, unincorporated pocket of LA County wedged between the 405 and LAX flight paths. That location changes the work. The fine black diesel soot from trucks on the freeway and aircraft on approach settles onto roofs and into chimney caps, leaving a gritty film that looks like creosote but is mostly airborne particulate. Homeowners regularly call us convinced they have a chimney fire risk, when what they actually have is a clogged cap and a dirty spark arrestor that needs cleaning, not a liner emergency. It’s a specific Lennox pattern, and it means we start every job by separating real creosote from what the neighborhood leaves on your roof.
The housing stock makes a difference too. Most Lennox homes are 1940s-to-1960s single-story stucco or wood-frame builds on compact lots, many with original brick or clay-tile chimneys and low-pitch roofs. A large share are rentals, which means flue tiles get cracked, caps go missing, and torn screens stay torn for years because nobody’s paying attention until a tenant moves out or a home inspection flags it. The mild coastal basin climate – rarely freezing, warm and dry most of the year – means fireplaces get used only a handful of times annually, so soot and creosote sit and harden for months between uses. Santa Ana wind events blow debris into the works, and the marine layer keeps salt-laden air sitting on caps and spark arrestors. None of this is dramatic. It’s just what we see week after week in Lennox.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lennox Services
Most Lennox homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the chimney hasn’t been touched in years and they want it safe before the few cold nights when they’ll actually use it, or the dryer vent is overdue and they’ve read the fire statistics. Both are handled by the same crew.
Chimney Sweep in Lennox
A sweep in Lennox is less about heavy creosote removal and more about finding what’s accumulated during months of sitting idle: dust, hardened soot, debris blown in during Santa Ana events, and that diesel particulate layer from the 405 and LAX. We clean the full flue, clear the cap and spark arrestor, and report on the condition of your clay tiles, because in this housing stock, cracks are common and they matter. See the full breakdown on our Chimney Sweep in Lennox page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lennox
Lint-packed dryer vents are one of the leading causes of residential fires, and in Lennox, where laundry rooms are often tight and vent runs are short but poorly installed, the risk compounds quietly. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior, clear the termination point, and flag any damaged ducting we can repair on the spot. Get the details on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lennox 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 Lennox
Chimney repair in Lennox centers on one recurring problem: original clay flue tiles in post-WWII single-story homes cracking under decades of settling, minor earthquake movement, and thermal stress from occasional winter fires. Because Lennox sits in the LA coastal basin with mild, rarely freezing weather, chimneys are used only a handful of times a year – which means cracks go unnoticed and unrepaired for years, until an inspection or a visible masonry issue forces the conversation. We handle the full range of repair work, from caps and crowns to flashing and liner replacement, using contractor-grade materials rather than whatever is cheapest on the shelf. If our sweep finds damage, we can typically schedule the repair without a second company getting involved, which matters in Lennox where rental properties and tight timelines are common. Our full repair capabilities are outlined on the Chimney Repair hub, and most jobs in Lennox start with a camera inspection so you can see what we’re seeing.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
No cap on the flue, a cap that’s rusted through or missing its spark arrestor, or visible debris and nesting material around the top of the chimney.
What it costs in Lennox
Chimney cap installation in Lennox typically falls between $300 and $700 depending on flue size, roof access, and whether the existing crown needs minor prep work.
How we do it
We measure the flue, remove any old hardware, prep the crown surface, and install a properly sized cap with a functioning spark arrestor, securing it against the Santa Ana winds that hit Lennox hard.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
A rusted, loose, or storm-damaged cap that no longer blocks rain, drafts, or embers, or one that’s become a rusted eyesore on the roof.
What it costs in Lennox
Replacement typically runs $250 to $550, with the final figure set by access difficulty and whether the flue size is standard or nonstandard.
How we do it
We pull the old cap, check the flue tile beneath it for cracks, and install a new cap that fits tightly – often upgrading to a heavier gauge than what was originally there.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked, spalling, or missing clay flue tiles visible during a camera inspection, or evidence of heat transfer to surrounding framing in an older Lennox home.
What it costs in Lennox
Liner installation in Lennox typically runs $2,500 to $5,000, influenced by flue height, access, and whether a flexible DuraFlex or rigid liner system is specified.
How we do it
We run a camera to confirm the failure, remove obstructions, size the liner to the appliance, and install it with proper top and bottom terminations – no shortcuts on clearances.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water staining on ceilings near the chimney, rusted or lifted flashing at the roofline, or damp masonry after rain – common in Lennox’s older homes with original flashing.
What it costs in Lennox
Flashing repair typically ranges from $350 to $900 depending on whether it’s a patch job or full step-flashing replacement at the roofline.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing, inspect the underlayment, install new metal with proper overlaps, and seal everything so marine-layer moisture and winter rain stay out.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Lennox
| Item | Typical range in Lennox |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
Those are the most common repair jobs we quote in Lennox. Roof access on low-pitch single-story homes is generally straightforward, but older masonry can add prep time, and nonstandard flue sizes occasionally push liner work toward the top of the range. Call (877) 516-7159 for a fixed quote before any work begins.
Do I need a new liner if the old one has small cracks?
Not always. Hairline cracks in a clay tile liner may be manageable with HeatShield resurfacing, which restores the flue surface without full replacement. We’ll run a camera and show you the footage before recommending anything, and we’ll tell you plainly if the liner can wait.
How long does chimney repair take in Lennox?
Most cap and flashing repairs are done in a single visit, usually 1 to 3 hours. Full liner installations take longer, often requiring a return trip for final connections and inspection. We’ll give you a clear schedule before booking and keep it updated.
Brands We Service in Lennox
We work with a set of contractor-grade product lines we’ve chosen for durability and fit: DuraFlex for flexible liner systems, HeatShield for resurfacing applications, Famco for caps and termination hardware, and Copperfield for specialized chimney components. These aren’t hardware-store substitutes. We keep common Lennox-spec parts on hand so cap replacement and flashing repair don’t stall waiting on a supplier. More details on our our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Lennox |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,000 |
Two things push chimney repair prices up in Lennox: the age of the original masonry, which often needs extra prep before new components go in, and roof access on homes where the chimney sits tight against a rear property line. Every job gets a fixed price agreed before we start, based on what the camera inspection actually shows.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lennox
Lennox is compact, so most of our response area here is measured in minutes, not hours. We work across the full 90304 ZIP and the streets around it, from the residential blocks near Lennox Park to the older housing clusters south of Century Boulevard and the pockets along Inglewood Avenue. You’ll see our trucks routinely in these parts of Lennox:
- Lennox Park area
- Streets off Inglewood Avenue
- Neighborhoods near Century Boulevard
- Residential blocks east of Hawthorne Boulevard
- Homes around the 405 corridor
Service Area – Cities Near Lennox
Beyond Lennox, we cover the neighboring unincorporated and incorporated communities throughout the LA Basin. That includes Del Aire, CA just to the west, Hawthorne, CA to the south, Inglewood, CA to the east, and El Segundo, CA down by the coast. If you’re in one of these nearby areas and your chimney or dryer vent hasn’t been looked at in years, call us and we’ll schedule a visit.
Serving Lennox, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lennox 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 Lennox
We schedule Lennox jobs every week, and since the area is compact and close to major routes, we can typically get to you within a few days of your call. Busy season is the weeks before Thanksgiving through January, so call earlier in the fall for the most scheduling flexibility.
Most cap, crown, flashing, and liner repair work does not require a permit in unincorporated Lennox, but full chimney rebuilds or structural masonry changes may. We know what the county looks for and can tell you at the estimate stage whether your job touches anything that needs paperwork.
We work with both property owners and tenants, though written owner approval is normally required before we start repair work. For rental properties in Lennox, we recommend an annual sweep and dryer vent cleaning, since turnover and deferred maintenance often leave systems in worse shape than owner-occupied homes.
Call San Bernardino Chimney Sweep at (877) 516-7159 for a free estimate on chimney repair, sweeping, or dryer vent cleaning in Lennox. We’ll show you what we find and quote the work before anything moves forward.
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 Lennox Customers Say
"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"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