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
Most of our repair work in Claremont starts the same way: a fireplace that sat unused for years gets lit on a legal burn night, and the homeowner discovers the flue is cracked, the damper is frozen, or something has been nesting in the chimney since the Obama administration. We’re Santa Ana Chimney Sweep, and we’ve served Claremont since 2016. Chimney repair here means working on 1900s-1930s Craftsman and Spanish Colonial fireplaces with narrow clay tile flues, original river-rock fireboxes, and decades of deferred maintenance. Call (855) 341-9658 and we’ll walk you through what we find.
Why Claremont Homes Are Different
Claremont sits at the base of the San Gabriel foothills in the Pomona Valley, and the dry air does specific things to chimney systems. The same Santa Ana winds that make fire-weather days so dangerous up against the foothills also drive leaves, palm fronds, and eucalyptus debris straight down open flues. Mortar joints dry out faster here than in coastal cities, which means brick fireboxes crack, crowns crumble, and clay tile liners shift out of alignment within a decade of installation. The homes themselves add another layer: the historic core around the Claremont Village and the Claremont Colleges is dominated by 1900-1920s bungalows built with fireboxes sized for coal or small wood fires, and their flues were never designed for modern use patterns. Add in the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s wood-burning curtailment rules, which ban burning on many winter nights, and you get a specific Claremont pattern: fireplaces sit idle for years, open dampers let in debris and animals, and then one cold evening a homeowner lights a fire without knowing what’s accumulated inside. We see it constantly in the Village, in the neighborhoods off Indian Hill Boulevard, and up along Mills Avenue toward the foothills.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Claremont Services
Claremont homeowners call us most often for two things: getting a chimney back into safe working order, and clearing dryer vents that have become a fire risk. Both are combustion-vent safety issues, and in Claremont’s dry foothill air, both get worse when ignored.
Chimney Sweep in Claremont
A sweep in Claremont is rarely a quick brush-through. The older homes here collect animal nests, leaf litter from live oaks, and creosote that has baked onto flue walls from sporadic use. We remove all of it, inspect the flue from top to bottom, and tell you plainly whether the chimney is safe to burn in or needs repair before you light another fire. More detail on what a Claremont sweep involves is on our Chimney Sweep in Claremont page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont
Dryer vents in Claremont need the same attention as chimneys, especially in older homes where vents run long distances through walls or crawl spaces. Lint buildup combined with dry Pomona Valley air creates a fire hazard that most homeowners never see until the dryer starts taking two cycles to finish a load. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont page explains the full process and what we typically find in this area’s housing stock.
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
Chimney repair in Claremont is where the city’s historic housing stock creates most of our service calls. Homes built between 1900 and 1930 around the Claremont Village and the Colleges have original clay tile flues that are now cracked, shifted, or missing mortar entirely. When a homeowner lights a fire on one of the few legal burn evenings, smoke enters the wall cavity instead of exiting the chimney, or worse, heat reaches combustibles through a gap in the flue. The dry foothill conditions accelerate every problem: mortar joints rot, crowns crumble, and exposed brick spalls from decades of temperature swings. We handle the full Chimney Repair scope here, from relining with DuraFlex systems to full flue resurfacing with HeatShield ceramic coating. If we find damage, we show you camera footage of it. No one should authorize a repair they can’t see for themselves.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Smoke backing into the house, a visible gap or crack in the flue during inspection, or a home inspector flagging the chimney as unsafe for use.
What it costs in Claremont
Stainless steel liner installation in Claremont typically runs $1,200 to $2,800 depending on flue height, access, and whether the original clay tile needs removal first.
How we do it
We camera-scan the existing flue, measure precisely, then install a DuraFlex stainless liner sized to the firebox and appliance, insulating where required by code.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Crumbling concrete on the chimney top, water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace, or visible cracks in the crown from the ground.
What it costs in Claremont
Crown repair in Claremont typically runs $250 to $950 depending on crown size, crack severity, and whether a full recast is needed.
How we do it
We chip away the deteriorated crown, rebuild the form, and pour a new concrete crown with proper overhang and weep holes to shed water.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Claremont
| Item | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $950 |
Older Claremont chimneys with extensive flue damage may push toward the upper end of these ranges, especially when access requires steep roof work on multi-story bungalows. We quote a flat price before work begins, based on what the camera inspection actually shows.
Do I really need to reline a 1920s chimney, or can it be cleaned and used?
If the camera inspection shows cracked or missing clay tiles, cleaning won’t fix the problem. The chimney leaks heat and smoke into the wall cavity. In Claremont’s 1900-1930 homes, this is the most common repair we recommend before any burning happens. Call (855) 341-9658 for a camera inspection.
Can HeatShield resurfacing work on a clay tile flue in an old Claremont bungalow?
Yes. When the clay tiles are cracked but the chimney structure is still sound, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing can coat the flue interior and restore it to safe condition without opening up the chimney. It’s a repair option that saves many Claremont homeowners from a full rebuild. Call (855) 341-9658 to find out if your flue qualifies.
Brands We Service in Claremont
We specify Olympia Chimney, Famco, Copperfield, and DuraFlex components on Claremont jobs because they hold up to the dry foothill conditions and the older masonry they’re installed into. We keep common parts stocked, so most repairs don’t wait on shipping. See our brands for the full line we install.
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| Service | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $950 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $850 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $130 – $260 |
| Chimney inspection with camera | $150 – $300 |
In Claremont, the biggest price drivers are access conditions on the older bungalows: steep roof pitches, chimney height, and how much debris has accumulated inside an idle flue. We give a flat price before any work starts, so the number on the quote is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Claremont
We cover all of Claremont and the 91711 ZIP code, from the historic streets around the Claremont Village to the neighborhoods along Base Line Road and up toward the foothills. Most appointments can be scheduled within a few days, and we’re working in Claremont multiple times a week during the fall and winter months.
- Claremont Village
- Michigan Avenue corridor
- Indian Hill Boulevard area
- Base Line Road neighborhoods
- Mills Avenue foothill homes
Service Area – Cities Near Claremont
We extend service to the surrounding Pomona Valley and foothill communities. Homeowners in Montclair, CA, La Verne, CA, Upland, CA, and San Antonio Heights, CA can schedule the same inspection, sweep, and repair work we do in Claremont.
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
Most repair appointments in Claremont are scheduled within three to five business days, and emergency calls involving smoke entering the house or visible chimney damage get priority. Call (855) 341-9658 and we’ll tell you the next available slot for your ZIP.
Most repairs like crowns, caps, liners, and flashing work don’t require permits in Claremont. Structural changes beyond the chimney’s original footprint are rare, and if anything does require city review, we’ll tell you before work starts.
That’s most of what we see in Claremont. Idle flues collect animal nests, leaf debris, and years of creosote. We camera-scan everything before any repair or sweep, so you know exactly what’s inside and what it’ll take to get the fireplace safe for the next legal burn day. Call (855) 341-9658 for an estimate.
Call Santa Ana Chimney Sweep at (855) 341-9658 for a free estimate on chimney repair, sweeping, or dryer vent cleaning anywhere in Claremont.
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
"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
— Marcus Hampton"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