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 Mentone, CA
Chimney repair in Mentone usually comes down to two things: cracked crowns from decades of canyon wind and sun, and liners dried out by long idle summers followed by heavy winter fires. Homes here are mostly 1950s and 60s ranch and cabin builds with original clay-tile liners and exterior chimney stacks, and those stacks take a beating from the Santa Anas that pour down Mill Creek Canyon. We carry DuraFlex and HeatShield products specifically because Mentone chimneys need materials that hold up to that cycle. Call (855) 360-4975 if you’re seeing cracks, leaks, or smoke that doesn’t draft right.
Why Mentone Homes Are Different
Mentone sits right where Mill Creek Canyon opens into the foothills, and that position shapes almost every chimney we work on. Cold mountain air drains down the canyon at night in winter, so fireplaces in this town get used hard for a few months, then sit completely idle through hot, dry summers. That pattern bakes creosote into a hard glaze that’s tougher to remove than the soft, flaky stuff you find in coastal chimneys. It also dries out mortar, which is why we see so many hairline cracks in crowns and wash areas here.
The housing stock adds another layer. Most Mentone homes were built between the 1940s and 1970s, and the chimneys are exterior stacks: masonry running up the side of the house rather than through the center. Exterior chimneys in a canyon-wind town get hit with more thermal stress than interior ones. They expand and contract with every cold snap and heat wave, and over forty or fifty years, that movement opens gaps in mortar joints and flashing. Add in the Santa Ana winds that drive oak leaves, pine needles, and grit against chimney caps, and you get a very specific Mentone failure pattern: clogged caps and spark arrestors that cause smoke to back up, plus crown cracks and rusted dampers from moisture that couldn’t escape. A generic “annual cleaning” pitch misses what’s actually going on here.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Mentone Services
Most Mentone homeowners call us for one of two things: a chimney that smokes or a dryer that takes forever to dry clothes. Both turn out to be combustion-safety issues more often than people expect.
Chimney Sweep in Mentone
A chimney sweep in Mentone isn’t just about removing creosote, though that’s the core of the job. We also clear the caps and spark arrestors that canyon winds pack with leaves, needles, and grit. Many local fireplaces smoke not because the flue is dirty but because the cap is clogged. We sweep the full flue, inspect the liner with a camera, and tell you plainly whether the system is safe to burn. For the full breakdown of what a sweep includes here, see Chimney Sweep in Mentone.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone
Dryer vent cleaning matters more in Mentone than people think, because the same dry, dusty winds that coat windshields also pull lint against the exterior vent hood. A vent that’s half clogged makes a dryer run longer, but the bigger issue is heat buildup inside the duct. We treat this as a fire-safety service, grounded in Famco-grade venting knowledge, not a tacked-on extra. You can read the full scope on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone 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 Mentone
Chimney repair in Mentone is driven by the town’s specific weather cycle: hot, dry summers shrink and crack mortar, then winter fires and canyon wind work moisture into those cracks. The result is crowns with spider cracks, flashing that pulls away from the roofline, dampers rusted open or shut, and clay-tile liners with spalled surfaces from decades of thermal cycling. The good news is most of this can be repaired without rebuilding the stack, if it’s caught before water has been getting in for years. That’s why we scope every repair job with a camera: you see what we see, and we don’t recommend work that isn’t backed by that footage. When we quote a repair, we name the parts, whether that’s a Copperfield cap or a HeatShield resurfacing, so you know exactly what you’re paying for. Learn more about how we approach Chimney Repair as a full-scope diagnosis rather than a patch job.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace, or you’ve found bird nests, leaves, or debris inside the firebox during summer.
What it costs in Mentone
Cap installation in Mentone typically runs $180 to $480 depending on flue size and whether the old cap can be reused or needs full replacement.
How we do it
We measure the flue, match the cap to your chimney’s outside dimensions, secure it with stainless hardware, and seal the joint so wind-driven rain can’t get under it.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete or mortar cap on top of the chimney has visible cracks, missing chunks, or a whitish efflorescence bloom that signals water has been soaking through.
What it costs in Mentone
Crown repair in Mentone generally falls between $300 and $900, with full rebuilds on larger or heavily damaged crowns running up to $1,500.
How we do it
We remove the damaged surface, build a proper crown form with a drip edge that sheds water away from the brick, and use a weather-resistant crown mix suited to Mentone’s freeze-thaw and heat cycles.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see dark streaks on the ceiling or walls where the chimney meets the roofline, or the flashing metal is visibly lifting, rusted through, or missing sections.
What it costs in Mentone
Flashing repair in Mentone typically costs $250 to $650 depending on how many roof planes the chimney intersects and whether the shingles around it need re-seating.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, install step and counter-flashing that interlocks with the roof and chimney, and seal every seam with a high-grade roofing sealant that flexes with canyon wind movement.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Mentone
| Item | Typical range in Mentone |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $480 |
| Crown repair | $300 – $900 (full rebuild up to $1,500) |
| Flashing repair | $250 – $650 |
How long does chimney repair take in Mentone?
Most cap and flashing repairs are done in a single visit, usually two to four hours. Crown repairs need a day of work plus curing time, so we schedule those around the weather and let you know the window before we start.
Do you have to rebuild a Mentone chimney when the crown cracks?
No, a cracked crown alone rarely means a rebuild. We remove the damaged surface and pour a proper crown with a drip edge. It’s only if water has rotted the brick below for years that extensive masonry work becomes necessary.
Brands We Service in Mentone
We stock and install DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney products, because the parts matter as much as the labor. In Mentone, that means liners that can handle dry-heat idling seasons and caps that stand up to wind-driven grit. Turnaround on most branded parts is a few days from our local supply. See our brands for the full roster of what we carry and why.
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| Service | Typical range in Mentone |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $160 – $420 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $260 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $480 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $380 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $900 |
| Crown rebuild | $900 – $1,500 |
Two things push prices up in Mentone. The first is chimney height and roof pitch: a steep ranch roofline with a tall exterior stack takes more setup time and safety rigging. The second is access, since many older Mentone homes have tight side yards and overgrown canyon landscaping that makes staging ladders and scaffolding slower than a flat, open suburban lot. Whatever we quote, it’s a flat price agreed before we book, and you’ll see the camera evidence behind every repair we recommend.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Mentone
We work throughout Mentone and the 92359 ZIP code, from the flatter streets near the old rail alignment up into the foothill lots where Mill Creek Canyon starts to bite. No neighborhood here is more than about ten or fifteen minutes from our route, and we schedule all Mentone work on the same day we arrive.
- Mentone ranches along Crafton Avenue
- Foothill lots near Mill Creek Canyon
- Homes around Mentone Elementary and the older core
- Cabin-style properties higher on the canyon slope
- Streets bordering Redlands along the west edge of 92359
Service Area – Cities Near Mentone
Mentone sits between Redlands and Yucaipa, and we regularly serve the foothill and valley towns around it. That includes Redlands, CA to the west, Yucaipa, CA to the east, Highland, CA to the northwest, and Calimesa, CA further east along the foothills. If you’re in any of these towns, the same team and the same flat-price approach applies.
Serving Mentone, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mentone 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 Mentone
Most Mentone calls are scheduled within a few days, and we batch local jobs to keep drive time from inflating the price. During peak fall fire-season prep, we open extra appointment slots for the 92359 area so households aren’t waiting weeks before their first cold night.
Most routine chimney work – sweeping, cap replacement, crown repair, flashing – does not require a permit in San Bernardino County. Full liner replacement or structural rebuilds may need county approval depending on scope, and we’ll tell you before any work starts if that’s the case.
Yes, we cover the entire 92359 ZIP code and the surrounding foothill streets outside the core village area. That includes the older ranch neighborhoods, the canyon-slope cabins, and the homes along the Redlands and Yucaipa borders.
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 Mentone Customers Say
"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"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Ruben Hernandez"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Jessica Chen