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 Claremont, CA
Chimney repair in Claremont usually comes down to two things: the age of the house and what the local climate does to masonry and clay-tile liners. Chestnut Chimney Sweep has served Claremont since 2012, and most of our repair calls here are for cracked flue liners, failed caps, and flashing that has dried out. The 1920s-to-1940s bungalows near the Claremont Colleges and the Village often have original brick fireplaces that need restoration work rather than a quick sweep. Call (855) 360-4975 and we’ll tell you exactly what we’re seeing.
Why Claremont Homes Are Different
Claremont sits in the hot, dry Inland Empire, and the homes here were built for a different era of use. Many of the older properties around the colleges and village date from the 1920s through the 1940s, with original brick fireplaces and clay-tile flue liners. Clay tile does not flex. After decades of hot-dry summers and cool winter nights, those liners crack, and once a liner cracks, the fireplace is no longer safely contained. We see this pattern constantly in Claremont’s period-revival homes and California bungalows.
Then there is the tree canopy. Claremont’s “City of Trees” identity means mature sycamore, eucalyptus, and live oak close to rooflines. After Santa Ana wind events, leaf litter and small branches pile onto chimney caps and into flue openings. A screened cap clogged with sycamore leaves will not draft properly, and the smoke has nowhere to go but back into the living room. Homeowners near the Village and college-adjacent blocks deal with this every dry season, and it changes the repair scope: sometimes the fix is a cap replacement, sometimes it is a liner inspection after debris sat in the flue through a wet winter. Claremont’s historic-preservation and architectural-commission review also means that repair work on older homes often has to respect the original fireplace design rather than modernize it. That suits us fine. We specify the right liner, cap, or repair product for your system, by name, and leave the fireplace looking the way it should.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Claremont Services
Two services account for most of the calls we take from Claremont homeowners: chimney sweeping for routine maintenance and dryer vent cleaning for the fire hazard that too many people ignore. Here is how each one works in this city.
Chimney Sweep in Claremont
A chimney sweep in Claremont is not a generic brush-through. Older clay-tile flues here accumulate creosote in a specific pattern because of the long dry season followed by cool winter evenings when fireplaces run constantly. We inspect as we sweep, and if we see cracks or spalling in the original masonry, we will tell you plainly, with camera evidence. That is the difference between a sweep and a diagnosis. Chimney Sweep in Claremont covers the full scope, including what to expect from a first appointment and what we check before lighting season.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont
Dryer vent cleaning is a fire-safety service, not an add-on, and in Claremont the lint problem is worse than average because of the dry air and the amount of laundry generated by family households in the ranch tracts and older village homes alike. A vent that is not moving air properly takes two cycles to dry a load, and the dryer runs hotter every time. We treat this with the same seriousness as a flue inspection, using Famco-grade venting knowledge to clear and check the entire run. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont explains the signs of a restricted vent and how often to schedule it.
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 Claremont
Most Chimney Repair work in Claremont comes down to age and exposure. The original clay-tile liners in 1920s-to-1940s bungalows were never designed to last 80 or 90 years, and the hot-dry-to-cool-night swing of this climate forces cracks open a little more each season. Santa Ana winds push leaf litter onto caps and into flues, and when that debris sits through winter, moisture gets into the masonry and accelerates the deterioration. The good news is that most of these problems are repairable without tearing the house apart, and we carry the materials to do it right: DuraFlex for liner replacement, HeatShield for restoration, Gelco for crown repair, Copperfield for caps.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see leaves, twigs, or animal nesting material inside the flue opening, or water staining on the fireplace face after rain.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney cap installation in Claremont typically runs from $220 to $480, depending on the flue size and whether a custom cap is needed for an older masonry chimney.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a Copperfield or Olympia Chimney cap that fits the existing crown without modification, and mechanically fasten it so Santa Ana winds cannot lift it.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, warped, or missing entirely, or you have had repeated animal intrusions despite having a cap in place.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney cap replacement in Claremont typically runs from $200 to $400, with the variance driven by flue diameter and whether the old cap needs cutting off the crown.
How we do it
We remove the failed cap, inspect the flue opening for damage, and install a new cap with the correct spark-arrestor mesh for Claremont’s fire-season conditions.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your clay-tile liner is cracked, spalling, or missing sections, and flue gases are condensing on the interior masonry.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney liner installation in Claremont typically runs from $2,800 to $6,000, depending on the flue length and whether a DuraFlex stainless liner is being pulled through an existing clay-tile flue or installed in a new configuration.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue, insulate it where the Claremont climate requires, and pull it through with a top plate and cap assembly that seals the system.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling or wall near the chimney, or the flashing has separated from the roofline and the chimney chase.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney flashing repair in Claremont typically runs from $300 to $700, depending on access and whether the old flashing can be resealed or must be cut out and replaced.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, inspect the chimney-to-roof transition for hidden water damage, and install new step and counter-flashing that moves water away from the masonry.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of the chimney is cracked, pitted, or missing in sections, and water is entering the masonry below it.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney crown repair in Claremont typically runs from $250 to $650, depending on the crown size and whether a Gelco crown coat or a full recast is required.
How we do it
We clean and prep the existing crown, fill cracks and rebuild the damaged sections with Gelco crown-repair materials, and slope the finished surface so water drains away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Claremont
| Item | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $220 – $480 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $6,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $650 |
How long does chimney repair take in Claremont?
Most cap, flashing, and crown repairs in Claremont are single-day jobs. A full liner installation usually takes one to two days, and we will tell you before we start so you can plan around it.
Should I repair the liner or replace the whole chimney?
Almost never the whole chimney. Cracks and spalling in a clay-tile liner can usually be addressed with HeatShield restoration or a DuraFlex liner, and we will show you the camera footage before recommending anything. Call (855) 360-4975 to schedule an inspection.
Brands We Service in Claremont
We stock and install HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco products on our Claremont trucks, so repair parts are not a two-week special order. It means a liner restoration or cap replacement can usually be completed the same week we diagnose it. See our brands for the full list and why we specify them by name.
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| Service | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $189 – $330 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $149 – $280 |
| Chimney cap installation | $220 – $480 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $6,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $650 |
What pushes a Claremont price toward the top of the range is usually access: a steep roof pitch on a two-story period-revival home, a chimney chase that has been boxed in by later remodeling, or a liner that is not a straight vertical pull. The price we quote before starting is the price you pay, and we do not recommend a liner replacement when a HeatShield restoration will do the job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Claremont
Chestnut Chimney Sweep serves all of Claremont, from the Village and college-adjacent bungalow blocks to the mid-century ranch tracts and newer infill developments. We know the streets, the roof pitches, and the chimney configurations that repeat block after block.
- The Village and Claremont Colleges area
- Claraboya and the bungalow district
- Blaisdell and Indian Hill neighborhoods
- Sumner and the southern ranch tracts
In most of Claremont we can get a technician to you within one to three business days, and we batch appointments by neighborhood so you are not waiting through a two-week service window during burning season.
Service Area – Cities Near Claremont
Beyond Claremont, we work in the neighboring Inland Empire foothill communities that share the same housing stock and climate. If you are in Montclair, CA, La Verne, CA, Upland, CA, or San Antonio Heights, CA, we serve those areas on the same schedule as Claremont, and we know what those older homes need.
Serving Claremont, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Claremont 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 Claremont
In most Claremont neighborhoods we can schedule a chimney sweep or dryer vent cleaning within one to three business days, and we batch repair appointments by area to keep drive time out of your bill. Burning season fills up, so call (855) 360-4975 early if you want your sweep done before the first cold evening.
Most chimney sweep and cap replacement work does not require a permit in Claremont, but structural repair or relining on a home subject to historic-preservation review may need architectural commission approval. We will tell you if your street is affected and what the process looks like before we schedule work.
Yes. We serve every Claremont neighborhood in 91711, and our scheduling for this area is built around the two things that matter most: the dry-season cap and flue debris problem and the winter burning season. Call (855) 360-4975 for a free estimate, and we will get you on the schedule at a time that works.
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 Claremont Customers Say
"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Marisol Salazar"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Javier Garcia"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."
— Sana Mehta