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 Lennox, CA
Chimney repair in Lennox usually means dealing with cracked clay tile liners and moisture-damaged masonry in homes built between the 1940s and 1960s. Santa Ana Chimney Sweep has served Lennox since 2016, and we see the same pattern on nearly every block: original brick fireplaces, elevated humidity from the marine layer, and flue damage that a basic sweep alone won’t fix. If you need chimney repair in Lennox, call (855) 341-9658 for a free estimate.
Why Lennox Homes Are Different
Lennox is a small, unincorporated pocket of Los Angeles County, and its housing stock tells a very specific story. Most homes are single-story stucco ranch houses built in the post-war boom, and a large share still have their original masonry fireplaces with clay tile liners. Those liners were never designed to last 70 years. Cool, damp mornings and the persistent marine layer keep humidity elevated year-round, which accelerates spalling of brick and mortar even in fireplaces that rarely get used. We regularly find rusted dampers and fireboxes in Lennox homes where the fireplace was fired maybe a dozen times in the last decade.
The LAX flight path adds another layer. It doesn’t damage chimneys directly, but it does mean homes here sit in an environment where airborne moisture and coastal air settle on exposed masonry. Add tight lot spacing, and a chimney problem in Lennox is not just your problem: a flue fire in one home can spread to a neighbor’s roof before the fire department arrives. That density is exactly why we take video-scan inspections seriously in this neighborhood. Many of the original clay tile liners in Lennox’s 1950s ranch homes have hairline cracks that are invisible from the firebox but show up clearly on a camera scan.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lennox Services
Most Lennox homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a chimney that needs a proper sweep, or a dryer vent that has become a quiet fire hazard. Here’s what each involves in Lennox specifically.
Chimney Sweep in Lennox
A chimney sweep in Lennox is about more than creosote removal, because this climate produces a different kind of buildup. The marine air means we see more moisture-driven glazing and flake-off than thick, tarry creosote. We still remove everything mechanically, but the real value in Lennox is that we inspect the flue while we clean it. Hairline cracks in clay tiles often show up during a sweep, and catching them early is the difference between a simple repair and a full reline. Full details are on the Chimney Sweep in Lennox page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lennox
Lennox homes sit on tight lots, and many dryer vents exhaust less than ten feet from a neighbor’s wall. Lint buildup in a restricted vent is already one of the leading causes of house fires in the U.S., and in a dense neighborhood like Lennox, the stakes are higher. We treat dryer vent cleaning as a fire-safety service, not a side task. In Lennox specifically, we see long horizontal vent runs in slab-foundation ranch homes, which trap lint faster than vertical runs. You can read more on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lennox 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 Lennox
Chimney repair in Lennox comes down to two recurring problems: cracked clay tile liners from age and thermal cycling, and moisture damage to the crown, flashing, and brickwork from decades of marine air exposure. Because most Lennox homes still have their original masonry fireplaces, very few repairs are cosmetic. When we find a crack in a clay tile liner during a video scan, that’s a fire-safety defect: the crack can let heat and gases reach the wood framing around the flue. Repairing the liner, rather than ignoring it, is what Chimney Repair work in Lennox usually involves.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks in the concrete crown, spalling along the crown edges, or water stains on the ceiling near the chimney.
What it costs in Lennox
Chimney crown repair in Lennox typically runs between $300 and $1,000 depending on whether we reseal, patch, or pour a new crown.
How we do it
We inspect the crown for structural cracks, remove any failing material, and rebuild or reseal it using a proper chimney-grade mix that sheds water instead of absorbing it.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked or missing clay tiles that show up on a video scan, flue gases backing up into the home, or brick staining from moisture pushing through the liner.
What it costs in Lennox
Chimney liner installation in Lennox typically falls between $3,000 and $4,300, and includes the liner, insulation, top plate, and rain cap.
How we do it
We measure the flue, specify a DuraFlex liner to fit the existing cavity, and install it without tearing out your brick or drywall.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Lennox
| Item | Typical range in Lennox |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $1,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $950 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,000 – $4,300 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can it wait?
If the clay tiles are cracked, the liner has failed as a fire barrier. The crack will widen with each heating cycle, and it will not heal itself. Call (855) 341-9658 and we’ll show you the scan footage so you can decide with your own eyes.
Does Lennox weather damage chimneys even if I never use the fireplace?
Yes. Damp marine air rusts dampers and fireboxes, and spalling continues whether or not you burn wood. Regular inspection catches the rust and moisture damage before it becomes structural.
Brands We Service in Lennox
We stock and install DuraFlex liner systems, Olympia Chimney caps, and Copperfield and Famco parts for repairs in Lennox. Because we carry these brands rather than hardware-store substitutes, most common repairs can be completed same-trip without waiting on a supply order. See our brands for the full spec list.
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| Service | Typical range in Lennox |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $1,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $950 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,000 – $4,300 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney sweep | $169 – $250 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $199 |
Two things push price up in Lennox: older flues with already-damaged clay tiles that need full relining rather than repair, and moisture-driven masonry work where crown and flashing both need attention in the same visit. We quote a flat price before we start, and nothing gets recommended unless we can show you the camera evidence to back it up.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lennox
Lennox is concentrated in the 90304 ZIP code, and because the community is compact, our response time across the whole area is short. We work regularly in the following parts of Lennox:
- Lennox Park
- Century Boulevard corridor
- Hawthorne Boulevard east side
- Inglewood Avenue residential blocks
- Airport Boulevard neighborhoods
Service Area – Cities Near Lennox
We also serve the communities around Lennox. If you’re in Del Aire, CA, Hawthorne, CA, Inglewood, CA, or El Segundo, CA, we can schedule the same inspection and repair work we do in Lennox, usually within a few business days.
Serving Lennox, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lennox 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 Lennox
Most Lennox calls are scheduled within a few business days. Because Lennox is a compact community and our crews are already working the surrounding area, we can often fit in same-week appointments during the spring and summer, when fewer people are burning wood.
Lennox is unincorporated Los Angeles County, so most chimney repairs fall under county rules. Simple crown, cap, and flashing work does not usually require a permit. A full liner installation may require a county inspection depending on scope, and we’ll tell you before any work starts.
Yes, and in Lennox that’s often the smart way to work. We sweep first to clear the flue, then run a camera scan to check for cracked tiles or moisture damage. If we find a repair issue, we can usually quote and complete it on the same trip if the parts are already on the truck, which they frequently are. Call (855) 341-9658 for a free estimate.
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 Lennox Customers Say
"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Shannon Ziegler"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."
— Roger Novak"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."
— Danika Bryant