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 means one of two things: a damaged cap or crown letting water into the flue, or a clay tile liner that’s cracked from years of hot fires followed by cold foothill nights. The homes here weren’t built around gas log sets. They were built around wood heat, and the chimneys on these mid-century and ranch-style lots have been working hard every winter for decades. At Santa Ana Chimney Sweep, we repair, reline, and rebuild what Mentone’s dry, windy climate has worn down. Call us at (855) 341-9658 and we’ll tell you exactly what your chimney needs and what it does not.
Why Mentone Homes Are Different
Mentone sits right where the Crafton Hills start climbing toward the San Bernardino Mountains, and the chimneys here behave accordingly. The housing stock in the 92359 ZIP is mostly older ranch-style and mid-century homes on generous lots, mixed with rural properties that have freestanding wood stoves instead of conventional fireplaces. These are not tract-home gas inserts. We inspect masonry fireplaces, clay-tile flues, and stovepipe systems that carry actual heat all winter. The live-oak and pine canopy is beautiful, but it means caps and spark arrestors fill with leaves and needles every time the Santa Ana winds blow. By the first cold snap in November, we routinely find blocked flues and last season’s creosote still coating the tile. That combination of wood burning, steep terrain, and wind-driven debris is why annual sweeping in Mentone is a safety issue, not a cosmetic one.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Mentone Services
Two jobs account for most of the calls we get from Mentone homeowners. One is the sweep that hasn’t happened in years. The other is a dryer vent that’s quietly packing lint against a hot exhaust. Both are fire risks, and both are handled by the same crew.
Chimney Sweep in Mentone
A proper sweep here involves more than running a brush up the flue. On Mentone hillside lots, we check the cap and spark arrestor for packed pine needles, look for creosote glazing on the clay tile, and make sure the damper still seats. Wood stoves get the stovepipe and connector sections cleaned too. If you can’t remember the last time the chimney was swept, it is overdue. Read about how we handle it on our Chimney Sweep in Mentone page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone
Lint accumulates faster than most people think, and in a hot, dry climate it turns flammable quickly. Mentone homes with long vent runs, especially older ranch layouts where the dryer sits far from an exterior wall, are the worst offenders. We remove the built-up lint from the full duct run and check the exterior termination for obstructions. The same appointment can include a chimney sweep. Details are 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
Mentone’s older chimneys crack for predictable reasons. Rainwater gets into a cracked crown, soaks the brick, and then the temperature swings between hot days and freezing nights do the rest. A damaged cap lets pine needles and embers through, and a cracked clay liner is a chimney fire waiting for the right firebox temperature. We’ve repaired and relined hundreds of these systems since 2016, and most problems can be fixed without a rebuild if they’re caught before water has compromised the entire structure. Our full Chimney Repair operation covers everything from caps to full relining.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You’re finding leaves, pine needles, or bird nesting material inside the firebox, or you can see rust holes through the cap from the ground.
What it costs in Mentone
A new cap installation in Mentone typically runs $90 to $250 depending on the flue size and whether you need a standard mesh or a wind-resistant model for exposed hillside lots.
How we do it
We measure the flue, set a cap that locks or clamps securely to the crown, and seal the fasteners so Santa Ana winds can’t work it loose.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your inspection shows cracked clay tiles, you smell smoke in the house after fires, or loose tile shards are collecting in the firebox.
What it costs in Mentone
Liner installation in Mentone runs $2,800 to $5,000 depending on height, chimney access, liner diameter, and whether the existing damper needs to be modified or replaced.
How we do it
We spec a DuraFlex flexible liner sized to the flue, drop it from the crown, connect and insulate it properly, and finish with a new cap and flashing as needed.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of the chimney has visible cracks, spalling, or standing water after rain, or you see water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace.
What it costs in Mentone
Crown repair in Mentone typically runs $150 to $300 for crack repair and resurfacing; a full crown rebuild on a badly deteriorated chimney runs $600 to $900.
How we do it
We grind out the cracks, fill them with a flexible crown sealant, and resurface the top with a proper slope away from the flue so water sheds instead of pooling.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Mentone
| Item | Typical range in Mentone |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $90 – $250 |
| Chimney crown repair | $150 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $5,000 |
Does a cracked liner really need to be replaced, or can it wait?
If the liner is cracked, heating the chimney is a gamble you should not take. The gap exposes combustible framing to heat and sparks that the liner was meant to contain. Waiting makes the repair more expensive, not less.
Why do so many Mentone chimneys need crown work?
The dry summer heat, freezing winter nights at elevation, and occasional heavy rain create the exact thermal cycling that breaks down concrete crowns. Once water enters the brick, the damage accelerates quickly.
Brands We Service in Mentone
We stock and install the materials we name, not hardware-store substitutes. That means Gelco caps and dampers, Olympia Chimney and Copperfield components, and Famco accessories on the truck or available for quick pickup for Mentone jobs. Most repairs are finished the same day. See our brands for what we use and why.
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| Service | Typical range in Mentone |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (inspection included) | $189 – $450 |
| Chimney cap installation | $90 – $250 |
| Chimney crown repair | $150 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $150 – $900 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $85 – $175 |
A single-story ranch chimney with easy roof access lands at the low end of these ranges. In Mentone, prices push higher when the chimney is tall, the roof is steep, the liner needs to be sized around a stove, or access requires ladder work on a hillside lot. We give you an exact price after we see the job, before any work begins.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Mentone
We cover all of the 92359 ZIP code, from the flat ranch neighborhoods near Highway 38 up into the oak and pine lots on the hillsides. We do not route one technician through the entire Inland Empire in a single day, so wait times for Mentone appointments stay short, usually within a few days to a week.
- Crafton Hills foothill lots
- Ranch-style neighborhoods near Mill Creek
- Rural properties along Highway 38
- Mentone’s older mid-century blocks near the railroad
- Hillside homes with freestanding wood stoves
Service Area – Cities Near Mentone
We work throughout the eastern San Bernardino Valley and the foothills beyond Mentone. If you’re in Redlands, CA, Yucaipa, CA, Highland, CA, or Calimesa, CA, the same crew and the same pricing structure apply. Customers in those cities book the same way and get the same named materials on the truck.
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 appointments are scheduled within three to seven days. If you need a repair before you start burning for the season, call early. Fall fills fast in the foothills, and the first cold snap always brings a wave of blocked flues.
Most standard repairs, caps, and liner installations don’t require a permit in San Bernardino County, but each property and job is different. If a permit is needed, we’ll tell you before we start. We never begin work on a permit question we haven’t answered.
Yes. Hillside homes make up a large share of our Mentone work, and we carry the ladders and roof-access equipment needed for steep pitches and narrow side yards. Some jobs require a second technician for safety, which is factored into the estimate up front.
If you’re in Mentone and the first fire of the season is closer than you’d like, call Santa Ana Chimney Sweep at (855) 341-9658. We’ll inspect, sweep, and repair what needs repairing, and we’ll show you the camera footage so you’re not taking anyone’s word for it. Free estimates by phone or in person.
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
"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"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Tim Norris"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Scott Meyer