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 Wrightwood, CA
Chimney repair in Wrightwood usually means dealing with a flue that’s been pushed hard through a snowy mountain winter, not just a fireplace that gets lit on weekends. The cabins and A-frames up here were mostly built decades ago, and their masonry fireplaces, wood stoves, and prefab metal chimneys carry the wear of freeze-thaw cycles, heavy creosote seasons, and long stretches of sitting cold while owners are away. San Bernardino Chimney Sweep has served Wrightwood since 2018. We handle the cleaning, the inspection, and the repair work that Wrightwood’s chimneys actually need, so you don’t have to call a second company when we find a cracked flue liner or a leaking crown. Call (877) 516-7159 when you want a specialist who works on mountain chimneys, not a general handyman passing through.
Why Wrightwood Homes Are Different
Wrightwood sits at roughly 6,000 feet in the San Gabriel Mountains, and that elevation changes the work. Winters here are real: snow accumulates, temperatures stay low, and residents in ZIP 92397 burn wood steadily for months, not a few evenings a year. That steady burning produces concentrated creosote, the kind that glazes onto flue walls and becomes fuel for a chimney fire if it isn’t removed. Snow and ice also sit on chimney caps, crowns, and flashing all winter, and freeze-thaw cycles open up cracks that let water into the masonry and the flue system.
Then there’s the housing stock. Wrightwood is full of older mountain cabins, cottages, and vintage A-frame and chalet-style vacation homes, many built mid-century. A lot of them are second homes. The pattern we see over and over is a cabin in 92397 that sits cold and damp through the summer, then gets fired up hard on the first cold weekend. The flue hasn’t been inspected since spring, the creosote from last heating season has dried and cracked, and the owner is asking a lot from a system that hasn’t been looked at in months. That’s the classic early-season chimney fire setup in Wrightwood’s second-home and rental cabins. We also see the opposite: year-round residents who burn wood all winter and simply wear out liners, dampers, and flashing faster than a low-use suburban fireplace ever would.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Wrightwood Services
Most calls from Wrightwood homeowners start with one of two services: a chimney sweep before the burning season, or a dryer vent cleaning when they learn their vent is a fire risk too. Both are core services for us, not add-ons.
Chimney Sweep in Wrightwood
A chimney sweep in Wrightwood during late summer and fall is the single best thing you can do before the snow arrives. We remove the creosote that’s accumulated through last winter’s heating season, check the flue for damage, and look at the exterior cap and flashing for freeze-thaw issues from the previous winter. If we find a cracked liner or a rusted damper, we can quote the repair on the same visit. Read the full breakdown of what the job involves on our Chimney Sweep in Wrightwood page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wrightwood
Dryer vents clog with lint in Wrightwood cabins just like anywhere else, and a lot of mountain homes have long, awkward vent runs through tight spaces. A blocked dryer vent is a fire risk that chimney-only companies never touch. We clean the full vent run, confirm proper airflow, and tell you if the ducting needs repair. That’s the difference in calling a ventilation specialist instead of a generalist. See the full scope on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood
Chimney repair in Wrightwood is a different job than in the valley below. The freeze-thaw cycles at 6,000 feet crack crowns and mortar, snowload strains flashing, and decades-old liners in mid-century cabins corrode or separate. When we repair a Wrightwood chimney, we’re usually correcting weather damage and deferred maintenance, not just replacing a loose brick. San Bernardino Chimney Sweep fixes what the inspection finds, and we use contractor-grade materials from recognized industry brands rather than whatever is cheapest on the shelf. Our Chimney Repair work covers the full range of what these mountain systems need.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You have no cap at all, or the old one is rusted through, letting rain and snow fall straight down the flue.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney cap installation in Wrightwood typically runs $200 to $700 depending on the cap type and flue size.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select the correct cap, and secure it properly so snowload and wind don’t shift it.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is dented from falling ice, rusted through, or missing its spark-arrestor mesh.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney cap replacement in Wrightwood typically falls between $200 and $700, including the new cap and labor.
How we do it
We remove the damaged cap, check the flue edge for wear, and install a properly fitted replacement.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your flue liner is cracked, corroded, or missing sections, which we confirm with a camera inspection before recommending anything.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney liner installation in Wrightwood typically ranges from $2,000 to $4,800 depending on liner type, length, and access.
How we do it
We size the new liner to the flue, install a DuraFlex or comparable professional system, and verify it with a post-installation inspection.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, or visible gaps and lifted seams where the flashing meets the roofline.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney flashing repair in Wrightwood typically costs $350 to $900 depending on the extent of the sealant and metal work.
How we do it
We inspect the existing flashing, seal or replace the compromised sections, and make sure the repair sheds snow and rain properly.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of the masonry is cracked, spalled, or pitted from freeze-thaw damage, letting water soak into the chimney structure.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney crown repair in Wrightwood typically runs $800 to $1,600 depending on whether we resurface or rebuild the crown.
How we do it
We clean the damaged surface, apply a proper crown repair mortar, and shape it to shed water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Wrightwood
| Item | Typical range in Wrightwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $200 to $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 to $4,800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $800 to $1,600 |
Can you repair a chimney liner without replacing it in Wrightwood?
In many cases, yes. If the liner has minor cracking or surface wear, we can use HeatShield to resurface it. That restores a smooth, sealed flue surface without the cost and disruption of a full liner replacement. We’ll tell you plainly if full replacement is the better call.
How soon can you get to a Wrightwood cabin before burning season?
Late summer and early fall are the busy window in Wrightwood, so call before the snow sets in. We book inspections and repairs across ZIP 92397 throughout the heating season, but the smart move is a sweep and inspection before the first cold weekend. Call (877) 516-7159 to get on the schedule.
Brands We Service in Wrightwood
We work with a curated lineup of professional-grade chimney brands, including Famco caps and dampers, Copperfield chimney components, and DuraFlex liner systems. The parts we install in Wrightwood are contractor-grade materials, not hardware-store substitutes. When a cap or liner replacement gets quoted, we use components built to last another mountain season. See our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Wrightwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $198 to $388 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 to $700 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 to $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 to $4,800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 to $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $800 to $1,600 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 to $300 |
In Wrightwood, price moves up when we’re working on a steep cabin roof with limited access, when the snow has already started, or when a second-home chimney has gone years without service and needs a heavier cleaning or a repair discovered on inspection. Whatever we quote before starting is the price you pay. No surprises after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Wrightwood
We work throughout Wrightwood and the 92397 ZIP, including the older cabin clusters along the main roads and the A-frame and chalet vacation homes tucked into the surrounding slopes. Response time depends on how deep into the snow season we are and how many seasonal inspections are already on the board, so early fall scheduling is the most reliable window.
- Wrightwood Village core area
- Cabin areas near Highway 2
- Upper mountain residential roads
- Second-home and vacation cabin zones
- Surrounding 92397 foothill stretches
Service Area – Cities Near Wrightwood
San Bernardino Chimney Sweep works across the high desert foothill communities and mountain towns near Wrightwood. If you’re just over the pass or down the hill, we serve Piñon Hills, CA, Phelan, CA, Oak Hills, CA, and San Antonio Heights, CA as well. Same specialist crew, same contractor-grade materials, same flat-price estimate before the work begins.
Serving Wrightwood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood
Most routine chimney repair and cleaning work doesn’t require a permit in Wrightwood, but larger structural rebuilds may. We’ll tell you during the estimate if your project crosses the line. Don’t let a permit question stop you from at least getting an inspection, because an unrepaired flue gets more expensive and more dangerous the longer it waits.
Yes, and those jobs are common here. A cold, damp chimney that sat unused all summer is exactly the one that needs an inspection before you light the first fire. We’ll clean out anything that nested or accumulated, check the liner and cap, and tell you whether the system is safe to burn. Call (877) 516-7159 to book it before the next trip up the mountain.
Late summer and September are the sweet spot, but we take Wrightwood appointments all year. If you wait until the first heavy snow, you’ll be competing with every other cabin owner in 92397 who just remembered their chimney exists. Schedule the sweep and inspection before burning season and you won’t be burning a season’s worth of creosote halfway through December.
For chimney repair, sweeping, or dryer vent cleaning in Wrightwood, call San Bernardino Chimney Sweep at (877) 516-7159. We’ll give you a straight answer and a flat-price quote before any work starts.
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 Wrightwood Customers Say
"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Veronica Morales"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