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 Long Beach, CA
Chimney repair in Long Beach is rarely a simple patch job. The city’s older coastal housing stock – 1920s Spanish Colonials in Rose Park, Craftsman bungalows in Bluff Park, prewar builds throughout Belmont Shore – means most of the work we quote involves original masonry chimneys with spalling brick, eroded mortar joints, and flue tiles that have spent decades in salt-laden air. San Bernardino Chimney Sweep has served Long Beach since 2018, and we handle the repair work most chimney-only outfits won’t touch: crown rebuilds, flashing replacement, liner installation, and cap work on stacks that predate modern building codes. If you’re seeing crumbling brick or water stains around your chimney, call (877) 516-7159 for an inspection before it gets worse.
Why Long Beach Homes Are Different
Long Beach’s chimneys face a specific problem: marine air. The onshore flow off the Pacific carries salt and moisture that accelerates efflorescence on brick and eats away at mortar joints far faster than inland cities see. On a 1920s bungalow in Rose Park or a Spanish Colonial Revival in Bluff Park, the original chimney was built with lime-based mortar and clay flue tile – materials that were never designed for decades of fog, salt spray, and coastal humidity. We routinely find crowns cracked from salt corrosion and flue tiles delaminated by moisture cycles that inland homes never experience.
The mild winters make it worse, not better. Long Beach homeowners often skip a season or two of burning, then light a fire during a June Gloom cold snap. That shoulder-season fire hits a chimney that sat unused for months, burning off creosote that accumulated during the last cold stretch. The result is a hotter, dirtier burn than a consistent winter routine would produce. Add the South Coast AQMD’s Rule 445 wood-burning curtailment – which applies to any fireplace being sold or retrofitted in the coastal zone – and homeowners need a sweep who can explain what the rules mean for their specific fireplace, not just clean it.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Long Beach Services
Most Long Beach homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a chimney that needs cleaning before burning season, or a dryer vent that has never been cleaned and is now a measured fire risk. Both are core services we handle directly, with the same inspection-first approach.
Chimney Sweep in Long Beach
Our Chimney Sweep in Long Beach service starts with what we find inside the flue, not just what we brush out. On Long Beach’s older masonry chimneys, a sweep often reveals cracked clay flue tiles, water-damaged mortar, or creosote glaze that a standard brush alone will not remove. We camera-inspect every sweep, so if we see liner damage or a cracked crown, we can quote the repair on the spot instead of asking you to call a second company. In Belmont Shore and along the Peninsula, salt corrosion shows up in the upper flue section first – that’s where we look.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Long Beach
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Long Beach is more than a clog-clearing service; it is a fire-safety inspection. Homes in Long Beach’s 1920s through 1940s neighborhoods often have long, narrow dryer vent runs through crawl spaces or exterior walls, and those vents collect lint against every bend and joint. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination and check for gaps, crushed sections, or missing screen caps. The dryer vent is a fire risk in its own right, which is why we treat it as a core service rather than an afterthought.
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 Long Beach
Chimney repair in Long Beach comes down to one pattern we see constantly: original masonry chimneys on pre-1950 homes that have absorbed decades of salt-laden marine air. In neighborhoods like Belmont Shore, Bluff Park, and Rose Park, the brick spalls, the mortar erodes, and the clay flue liner begins to separate. The result is a chimney that no longer contains heat or exhaust the way it should – and a repair job that goes beyond a routine sweep. San Bernardino Chimney Sweep brings repair capability to every inspection, which means we find it and we fix it. That is the core promise behind our Chimney Repair work: one company from first inspection to finished repair, using contractor-grade materials like HeatShield and DuraFlex rather than hardware-store substitutes.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Rainwater pooling inside the firebox, bird or rodent sounds from the flue, or a missing or rusted cap on top of the stack.
What it costs in Long Beach
Chimney cap installation in Long Beach typically runs $175 to $325 depending on the flue size and cap material.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, install a stainless or copper cap sized for the flue and the Long Beach coastal climate, and secure it to the crown with mechanical fasteners.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
A cap that has corroded through from years of salt exposure, or one that has blown off entirely and left the flue open to rain and pests.
What it costs in Long Beach
Replacing a rusted or damaged cap on a Long Beach chimney usually falls between $175 and $325, including removal of the old cap.
How we do it
We remove the corroded cap, inspect the crown underneath for cracks or spalling, then install a new cap rated for coastal exposure before re-securing.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall around the firebox, or visible rust and lifted flashing at the roofline.
What it costs in Long Beach
Flashing repair at the roofline and around the chimney base typically runs $250 to $550 depending on the number of sides and roof material.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing, install new step and counter flashing, and seal the transition points so water moves off the chimney instead of into the attic.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks across the concrete crown, spalling along the edges, or a crown that sits below the top course of brick and lets water pool against the stack.
What it costs in Long Beach
Crown repair in Long Beach ranges from $400 to $900 depending on whether we are sealing surface cracks or rebuilding the full crown.
How we do it
We clean the crown surface, fill and seal hairline cracks, or form and pour a new crown with proper overhang so water sheds away from the brick below it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Long Beach
| Item | Typical range in Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $175 – $325 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $175 – $325 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $900 |
Does a cracked chimney crown really need immediate repair in Long Beach?
A cracked crown lets water into the brick and flue, and in Long Beach’s marine air that water carries salt that accelerates spalling and mortar erosion. What starts as a hairline crack becomes a widening gap within a season or two, so repairing it early is cheaper than rebuilding the top of the stack.
Can you repair a Long Beach chimney without rebuilding the whole thing?
In most cases, yes. We use HeatShield for flue resurfacing and targeted crown or flashing repairs to extend the life of the existing chimney without tearing down masonry. Full rebuilds are rare, and we will tell you plainly when a repair can safely wait.
Brands We Service in Long Beach
We work with a curated lineup of professional chimney brands – Famco caps, Copperfield flashing and chase components, DuraFlex flexible liner systems, and HeatShield resurfacing products. Having these our brands in stock means most Long Beach repairs do not wait on a supplier. Call (877) 516-7159 and we will tell you what your repair calls for and what is available same week.
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| Service | Typical range in Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $169 – $239 |
| Chimney sweep with camera inspection | $219 – $299 |
| Chimney cap installation | $175 – $325 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $175 – $325 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $900 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $89 – $149 |
Prices in Long Beach move upward when a chimney is on a two-story home with a steep roof pitch, or when the stack shows salt-caused corrosion that requires more material removal than a standard repair. Every job gets an upfront price before work begins – no add-ons after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Long Beach
We work throughout Long Beach, including the older coastal neighborhoods where chimney age and marine exposure make inspections most urgent.
- Belmont Shore
- Bluff Park
- Rose Park
- Alamitos Heights
- Naples
We schedule by area, not by urgency, so response for most Long Beach inspections is within a few days depending on the season.
Service Area – Cities Near Long Beach
Our truck routes cover the communities adjacent to Long Beach as well. We also serve Signal Hill, CA, Lakewood, CA, Carson, CA, and West Carson, CA. If your chimney is in one of these surrounding areas, the inspection and repair standard is the same.
Serving Long Beach, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Long Beach 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 Long Beach
Most Long Beach inspections are scheduled within two to five business days, depending on the season and where in the city the home sits. We batch jobs by neighborhood – Belmont Shore, Bluff Park, and Rose Park are common same-week stops. Call for the next open slot.
Most repair work – crown repair, cap installation, flashing, and liner resurfacing – does not require a city permit because the structure is not altered. If the job is a full rebuild, your contractor will handle any permit discussions with the city. We will tell you at the inspection whether your job crosses that line.
We explain how Rule 445 applies to your fireplace, which matters most when a Long Beach home is being sold or the fireplace is being retrofitted. Many older fireplaces in the coastal zone are exempt for occasional use, but the rules vary by property and equipment, which is why we walk through it during the inspection.
For a chimney inspection, repair quote, or dryer vent cleaning in Long Beach, call San Bernardino Chimney Sweep at (877) 516-7159. We will tell you what the chimney actually needs and what can wait – with photos from the camera inspection so you see exactly what we see before any repair is approved.
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 Long Beach 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