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 Redlands, CA
Chimney repair in Redlands usually means more than a quick patch. The city’s older housing stock, especially the Craftsman and Victorian homes around downtown and Smiley Park, was built with brick chimneys never designed for modern heating. Add in Redlands’ long, hot summers where fireplaces sit idle and Santa Ana winds that push debris back down the flue, and you get mortar deterioration, cap damage, and liner questions on a regular basis. San Bernardino Chimney Sweep has served Redlands since 2018, and we handle both the cleaning and the repair work so homeowners don’t juggle two companies when an inspection turns up damage. Call (877) 516-7159 to schedule.
Why Redlands Homes Are Different
Redlands splits into two very different chimney profiles depending on where you live. West of the 210, in the 92373 ZIP code around Smiley Park, Brockton Heights, and the downtown historic district, homes date from the 1890s through the 1930s. Many of those chimneys are original orange-grove-era brick with single-wythe construction and no clay tile liner. That was fine for a coal or wood fire in 1925, but it fails today’s standards and often fails Redlands’ seismic retrofit requirements too. Nearly every older home we inspect shows crumbling mortar joints in the attic and upper flue, which means a relining recommendation follows most sweeps.
East of the 210, in 92374, the story changes. Those 1960s through 1980s ranch tract homes typically have factory-built metal fireplaces and prefab chimney systems. They rarely need masonry work, but they do need regular creosote removal, and their metal caps corrode faster in the dry, hot summers. The Santa Ana winds matter everywhere in Redlands. They drive soot, ash, and dried leaves down open flues during the fall, which is why a pre-season inspection in late October or early November catches problems before the first fire of the year. If a chimney sits idle from March through October, creosote hardens and becomes far harder to remove without the right brushes and rods. Pests use that idle season too. We regularly pull bird and squirrel nests out of Redlands flues in September and October.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Redlands Services
Most Redlands homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the fireplace hasn’t been cleaned in years, or the dryer vent has never been touched since the house was built. Both are fire risks, and both are jobs we handle as a specialist, not a generalist.
Chimney Sweep in Redlands
A proper chimney sweep in Redlands means more than running a brush up the flue. In the historic homes around Smiley Park, the sweep almost always reveals hairline cracks in the mortar or flue tiles that need a closer look. In the east-side tract homes, the work is usually straightforward creosote removal from the firebox up through the cap. Every sweep includes a visual inspection of the full system, and we explain what we found in plain language. If there’s damage, we can fix it on the same visit or schedule the repair right away. Learn more about Chimney Sweep in Redlands.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Redlands
Your dryer vent is a fire risk too. Lint builds up inside the duct, especially in the long horizontal runs common in Redlands’ 1980s ranch homes where the laundry room sits in the middle of the house. That lint is combustible, and it restricts airflow, which makes the dryer run hotter and longer. We remove the lint with professional rotary brushes sized to the duct, and we check the exterior vent hood for blockages from birds or built-up debris. If it hasn’t been cleaned in over a year, it’s time. Schedule through Dryer Vent Cleaning in Redlands.
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 Redlands
Chimney repair in Redlands is rarely a small job, and that’s because of the housing stock. The original brick chimneys in the Smiley Park and Brockton Heights neighborhoods were built in the 1920s with mortar that has now outlived its useful life. Decades of Redlands heat cycles, occasional rain, and the relentless dry wind have turned that mortar to powder in spots. When we inspect these older chimneys, we almost never find one that needs nothing. The most common finding is deteriorated mortar joints and a missing or damaged clay tile liner, which means the chimney isn’t safe to use until it’s relined. Our Chimney Repair service covers everything from that first inspection to the finished repair, using contractor-grade materials rather than hardware-store substitutes.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, rust stains on the firebox walls, or finding bird and squirrel nests in the flue all point to a missing or failed cap.
What it costs in Redlands
Chimney cap installation in Redlands typically runs $200 to $700 depending on the flue size and whether the cap is stock or custom-fabricated.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless steel or copper cap sized to the chimney, secure it to the crown with mechanical fasteners, and seal the joints so it holds up to Santa Ana winds.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Crumbling tile pieces falling into the firebox, visible gaps in the flue during a camera inspection, or a chimney built before 1940 that never had a liner at all.
What it costs in Redlands
Chimney liner installation in Redlands ranges from $2,500 to $7,000 depending on the liner material, the chimney height, and access to the roofline.
How we do it
We run a camera down the flue to document the condition, then size and install a DuraFlex flexible stainless liner or a rigid system, insulating it where code requires and connecting it to the appliance.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water beading on the ceiling after rain, damp drywall around the chimney chase, or visible gaps between the flashing and the roofline.
What it costs in Redlands
Chimney flashing repair in Redlands typically costs $350 to $1,000 depending on how much of the existing flashing can be salvaged.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the underlayment, install new step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal everything so water sheds away from the chimney.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks across the concrete crown, spalling that leaves chunks of mortar on the roof, or water pooling on top of the chimney after rain.
What it costs in Redlands
Chimney crown repair in Redlands runs $400 to $1,200 depending on whether we can patch the existing crown or need to form and pour a new one.
How we do it
We clean out the cracks, apply a flexible crown sealant or build a new mortar crown with a proper drip edge, and slope the surface so water runs off instead of soaking in.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Redlands
| Item | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $7,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $1,000 |
Do I need a new liner, or can the old one be fixed?
In Redlands’ older homes, the liner is usually beyond patching. If the camera shows cracked tiles or missing mortar joints, the safe fix is relining with a DuraFlex or HeatShield system rather than trying to patch clay tiles that will keep cracking. Call (877) 516-7159 for a camera inspection before deciding.
Can I keep using my fireplace while I wait for repair?
No, and we say that plainly. A chimney with a cracked liner or missing cap isn’t safe to burn. The creosote and exhaust need a clear, contained path out of the house. Stop using it until we complete the repair.
Brands We Service in Redlands
We install and service Famco caps and dampers, Copperfield chimney products, and DuraFlex liner systems across Redlands. We keep common cap sizes and liner components stocked for faster turnaround, so most repairs don’t wait on a special order. See our brands for details.
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| Service | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard flue) | $179 – $399 |
| Chimney sweep with creosote treatment | $229 – $449 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $249 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $700 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $750 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $7,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $1,000 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,200 |
Two things push prices up in Redlands more than anything else: roofline access on the historic homes around Smiley Park, where steep pitches and tight setbacks make ladder work slower, and the condition of the flue itself. A chimney that hasn’t been swept in a decade takes longer and often reveals damage that changes the scope of the job. We give an upfront price before work starts, and you see the camera footage yourself before any repair recommendation is made. If it can wait, we say so.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Redlands
We work throughout Redlands, from the historic streets around Smiley Park and Brockton Heights to the newer subdivisions east of the 210. Our service area covers all three ZIP codes: 92373, 92374, and 92375. We typically schedule Redlands jobs within a few days, and fall pre-season inspections book up fastest in late September and October.
- Smiley Park
- Brockton Heights
- South Redlands
- East Redlands (92374)
- North Redlands (92375)
Service Area – Cities Near Redlands
San Bernardino Chimney Sweep also serves the surrounding communities in the eastern San Bernardino Valley. If you’re in Mentone, CA, Loma Linda, CA, Highland, CA, or Colton, CA, the same crew and the same pricing apply. We schedule by area to keep drive time down, which means faster appointments for everyone.
Serving Redlands, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redlands 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 Redlands
We schedule most Redlands jobs within three to five business days, and faster during the summer when the fireplace season is quiet. Fall is heavier, especially October and November, so book early. Call (877) 516-7159 to get on the schedule.
Most chimney cleaning and minor repairs don’t require a permit in Redlands. A full liner replacement or structural masonry work can trigger a permit depending on the scope, and the city’s seismic retrofit requirements may apply to older homes. We’ll tell you if a permit is needed before you commit to anything.
Yes, if the sweep reveals damage and the repair is straightforward, like a cap replacement or flashing repair, we can often handle it the same day. Liner work usually needs a second visit because it takes longer. Either way, you’re working with one company from start to 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 Redlands 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