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 Wrightwood, CA
Chimney repair in Wrightwood starts with understanding what 6,000 feet of elevation does to a chimney system. Freeze-thaw cycles crack crowns, heavy snow loads stress flashing, and near-daily wood burning from November through March glazes flues with creosote faster than almost anywhere in Southern California. Santa Ana Chimney Sweep has served Wrightwood since 2016, and most of the repair work we do here falls into two categories: water damage from mountain weather, and fire-safety issues from heavy, sustained wood burning. If you need an honest assessment of your chimney in Wrightwood, call (855) 341-9658 and we’ll walk you through what we find.
Why Wrightwood Homes Are Different
Wrightwood sits in the San Gabriel Mountains at over 6,000 feet, and the housing stock reflects a century of mountain building. Most homes here are older cabins and chalets built between the 1920s and the 1970s, with masonry fireplaces and wood stoves doing real heating work all winter. A lot of them are second homes that sit empty for weeks at a time, which creates a specific set of problems. Birds nest in uncapped flues. Squirrels stash pine cones and leaves above dampers. Snowmelt works into hairline cracks in crowns and flashing, freezes overnight, and widens them year after year. When a Wrightwood homeowner asks us to look at their chimney, we know to check for animal blockage, moisture intrusion, and heavy creosote from sporadic hot burns, often all at the same visit.
Elevation also matters for draft and combustion. Cold mountain air, combined with the natural stack effect of a tall chimney, changes how a fire burns and how smoke moves through the flue. Chimneys that work fine at sea level can behave differently up here, especially in older cabins with unlined masonry or undersized flues. We inspect with that in mind.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Wrightwood Services
Most Wrightwood homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a chimney that needs cleaning before or during burn season, or a dryer vent that has never been addressed since the home was built. Both are fire-safety services, and both are handled by the same crew.
Chimney Sweep in Wrightwood
A chimney sweep in Wrightwood is different from a sweep in the flatlands. Here, we are often clearing glazed creosote from a flue that has been used as a primary heat source, not just for occasional ambiance fires. In weekend cabins, we also remove bird nests, squirrel debris, and the kind of packed pine-needle blockages that only happen in mountain communities. Every sweep includes a camera inspection so you can see the condition of your flue with your own eyes. If you are overdue for a cleaning, see our dedicated page on Chimney Sweep in Wrightwood for what to expect, including current pricing.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wrightwood
Dryer vent cleaning gets overlooked in mountain homes more than almost any other maintenance item. The dryer itself runs fine, so the vent gets ignored until lint builds to a dangerous level inside the pipe. In Wrightwood, where many homes are older and some dryer vents run through crawl spaces or unheated utility rooms, we find restricted airflow that forces the dryer to work harder and raises the fire risk. We clean the full vent run, not just the visible section behind the dryer, and we show you what came out. Learn more on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood
Chimney repair in Wrightwood usually comes down to water and heat. Older masonry chimneys in mountain cabins absorb moisture from snow and rain, and that moisture expands when it freezes, cracking crowns, mortar joints, and flashing. At the same time, the heat from years of wood burning can damage clay flue liners or leave creosote so thick that a sweep alone is not enough. We are a full Chimney Repair company, not just a sweeping service, so we can fix both problems without sending you to a second contractor.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You find nesting material, leaves, or squirrel debris inside your fireplace or hear animals in the chimney, or you notice water staining on the firebox floor after storms.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney cap installation in Wrightwood typically runs $250 – $500 depending on the flue size and cap material, with some larger custom caps running higher.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a cap that matches both the flue dimensions and the local snow-load conditions, then secure it to the flue tile or crown with mechanical fasteners and a weatherproof seal.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
Your existing cap is rusted through, dented from falling branches or snow, or blowing open in mountain winds, or the mesh is torn enough that birds are getting in.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Replacing an existing chimney cap in Wrightwood generally costs $250 – $500, including removal of the old cap and sealing the new one in place.
How we do it
We remove the damaged cap, inspect the flue beneath it for any damage or blockage that occurred while it was compromised, then install a new cap sized to the existing flue opening.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your chimney has no liner, or a camera inspection shows cracked clay tiles, gaps in mortar joints, or visible damage inside the flue that could allow heat and gases to reach combustible framing.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney liner installation in Wrightwood typically runs $1,800 – $3,500 for a stainless steel liner sized to the flue, including the liner, insulation, and connection hardware.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance or fireplace, drop it through the flue from the top, insulate the annular space where required, and terminate it at the top plate and appliance connection with proper sealing at both ends.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall in the attic around the chimney chase, or visible rust, lifting, or gaps in the metal flashing where the chimney meets the roof.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney flashing repair in Wrightwood typically runs $300 – $800 depending on how many sides of the chimney are affected and whether the roof is steep or snow-covered.
How we do it
We remove the damaged flashing sections, install new step and counter flashing that interlocks with the roofing material, and seal all transitions with a high-grade roofing sealant that holds up to mountain freeze-thaw cycles.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of the chimney is cracked, spalling, or missing chunks, and you see water damage inside the firebox or damp masonry below the roofline.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney crown repair in Wrightwood typically runs $500 – $1,200 depending on crown size, crack severity, and whether we apply a full resurfacing coat or rebuild sections.
How we do it
We clean and prep the existing crown, fill cracks and damaged areas with a proper crown repair mortar, then apply a waterproof sealant and, where possible, a slight slope to shed water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Wrightwood
| Item | Typical range in Wrightwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
Do I need a new liner, or can the old one be repaired?
In Wrightwood, a camera inspection tells us the truth. Cracked clay tiles cannot be patched safely, but a HeatShield resurfacing may restore a flue without a full liner replacement. We show you the video before recommending any work.
How long does chimney repair take in Wrightwood?
Most cap and flashing repairs are done in a single visit, sometimes two hours. A liner installation usually takes half a day. The bigger variable in Wrightwood is weather, snow and ice can delay roof-level work for days. Call us for a realistic timeline.
Brands We Service in Wrightwood
We stock and specify professional-grade chimney products in Wrightwood, including Olympia Chimney, Famco, Copperfield, and DuraFlex liners. These are not hardware-store substitutes. If we quote a cap, liner, or crown material, it is a named product we are prepared to install that week. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Wrightwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, no blockages) | $189 – $280 |
| Chimney sweep with animal nest removal | $280 – $450 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
In Wrightwood, the two things that push prices to the higher end are animal or debris blockages that take extra time to clear, and roof-level work on steep snow-cleared pitches that requires more safety setup. We give you a firm price before any work begins, and we do not upsell repairs without showing you the camera footage first.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Wrightwood
We cover all of ZIP code 92397 and the surrounding mountain streets, from the village center near Park Drive up to the higher residential roads off Lone Pine Canyon Road and Highway 2. Wrightwood is compact enough that we can usually schedule service within a day or two during the week, but we book out faster in October and November before burn season peaks.
- Wrightwood Village
- Lone Pine Canyon area
- Homes along Highway 2 corridor
- Mountain View and Apple Canyon areas
- Weekend cabins off Big Pines Highway
Service Area – Cities Near Wrightwood
We regularly run service routes from Wrightwood down the mountain into the High Desert communities along Highway 138, including Phelan, CA and Piñon Hills, CA. We also cover Oak Hills, CA and San Antonio Heights, CA for homeowners who want the same inspection and repair standard across their properties.
Serving Wrightwood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood
Yes. We serve Wrightwood year-round, including through snow season. Roof-level work like flashing or crown repair may need to wait for a clear, dry day, but interior work like sweeps and liner installation goes forward through the winter. Call ahead if you have a specific weather concern.
Most repairs we do, like cap installation, flashing, and crown repair, do not require a permit in Wrightwood. A full chimney rebuild might, but that is outside the scope of most of the repair work we perform. We will tell you plainly if a permit is needed before any work is scheduled.
Yes. We work with many Wrightwood weekend cabin owners who are not on site. We coordinate access through a property manager or neighbor, text photos and camera video during the job, and send a full written summary when the work is complete. Call (855) 341-9658 to schedule an appointment for a second home.
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 Wrightwood Customers Say
"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Justin Kim"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Angela Wong"Something came loose about a month after the work. Called them, and they were back out the next day and fixed it at no charge. Didn't argue, didn't try to bill me for the trip."
— Adam Delaney