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 Redlands, CA
Chimney repair in Redlands usually means working on a structure that’s older than the people living under it. Most homes in the 92373 core were built between 1890 and 1935 with original brick stacks and clay tile flues, and a century of heat, rain, and the occasional earthquake has taken its toll. We handle repair, sweeping, and dryer vent work for every zip code in Redlands, and the jobs here lean heavier on masonry assessment than anywhere else we work. If you need a full inspection or a specific repair, call (855) 382-6159.
Why Redlands Homes Are Different
Redlands is not a typical Southern California suburb when it comes to chimneys. The historic Craftsman, Tudor, and Spanish Colonial Revival homes along streets like Cajon, Eureka, and Brockton in 92373 were built when fires burned wood or oil and nobody imagined a gas insert. Their flues are often unlined brick or clay tile, and many stacks still have no cap at all. After a long dry summer, we routinely pull bird and squirrel nests out of these. The masonry itself is lime mortar, which breathes differently than modern cement, so repointing has to match the original mix or you create new cracks. Out in the 1960s through 1980s tracts of 92374, the chimneys are factory-built metal units that need a completely different approach plus a sweep that understands clearances and manufactured flue specs.
Then there is the weather pattern. Redlands goes months without a fire in the hearth, and that idle time lets creosote harden and critters move in. When Santa Ana winds arrive in the fall, they push debris down uncapped flues and disrupt draft. The first cold snap always brings a rush of calls, and by then some homeowners are trying to burn with a blocked or deteriorated flue. We would rather inspect before that first fire.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Redlands Services
Most calls we get in Redlands start with one of two concerns: the chimney has not been cleaned in years and the fireplace is about to be used again, or the dryer vent has never been touched and the dryer is running hot. Both are fire hazards, and both are things we address the same week.
Chimney Sweep in Redlands
A sweep here is never just running a brush up a flue. In 92373 we are checking century-old brick and clay tile for spalling, missing mortar, and creosote that has glazed inside the tile from decades of hot fires. In 92374 we are opening factory-built units, cleaning the flue and the smoke chamber, and checking that the chimney cap and chase cover are still intact. Redlands’ dry summers bake soot onto flue walls, so the cleaning often takes longer than homeowners expect, and that is fine. A proper job is the whole point. Full details are on our Chimney Sweep in Redlands page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Redlands
Clogged dryer vents cause thousands of house fires every year, and in Redlands the dry air makes lint especially brittle and free-flowing inside the duct. If your dryer is taking longer to dry a load or the outside flap barely opens during a cycle, the vent is restricted. This is fire prevention, plain and simple, and it belongs on the same maintenance schedule as your chimney. We treat it that seriously. See our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Redlands page for what we do and what it costs.
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 Redlands
Chimney repair in Redlands is typically preservation work on a 100-year-old structure. The original brick stacks in 92373 were built with lime mortar and clay tile flues that were never designed for modern, hotter fires, and after decades of heat cycling plus hot dry summers and occasional winter rain, we see cracked crowns, spalling brick, and deteriorated mortar joints on a regular basis. Repairing these correctly means matching the original masonry materials and knowing when a liner can be resurfaced rather than fully replaced. That is our core service, not a referral. We diagnose the problem, show you the evidence, and fix it ourselves. Learn more at our Chimney Repair page.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The most obvious sign in Redlands is a cracked or crumbling concrete crown at the top of the stack, often paired with water staining on the interior ceiling near the fireplace or efflorescence on the exterior brick.
What it costs in Redlands
Chimney crown repair in Redlands typically ranges from $550 to $1,750 depending on whether we are sealing hairline cracks or rebuilding the entire crown with new concrete.
How we do it
We remove the damaged crown material, build proper formwork, pour a new crown with a drip edge that sheds water away from the masonry, and seal it so it can withstand Redlands’ summer expansion and winter contraction cycles.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You may need a new liner if an interior camera inspection shows cracked clay tiles, gaps between tile sections, or no liner at all, which we find often in pre-1930 Redlands homes that were built before lining became standard.
What it costs in Redlands
Chimney liner installation in Redlands runs between $2,800 and $7,500, with the final price depending on flue height, accessibility, and whether the home needs an insulated stainless liner or qualifies for a resurfacing option.
How we do it
We start with a camera inspection, then install either a DuraFlex stainless flexible liner sized to your flue or apply HeatShield resurfacing where the existing clay tile is intact enough to qualify, and we finish by verifying the draft with a combustion test.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling around the fireplace, dampness in the attic near the stack, or visible gaps and corrosion in the metal where the chimney meets the roofline all point to failed flashing in Redlands homes.
What it costs in Redlands
Flashing repair in Redlands typically costs $400 to $1,400 depending on whether we can reseal existing flashing or need to cut in new step and counter flashing against the masonry.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, install new step flashing properly woven with the roof shingles, add counter flashing cut into the mortar joints, and seal the transitions so water cannot work its way into either the roof or the flue cavity.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Redlands
| Item | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $550 – $1,750 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $1,400 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $7,500 |
Can you repair a 100-year-old Redlands chimney without rebuilding it?
Yes, in most cases. Repointing lime mortar joints and resurfacing the flue interior with HeatShield restores structural and venting integrity without tearing down the original brick stack, as long as the masonry is not severely spalled or leaning.
Do Redlands homes with original clay tile flues need a liner upgrade?
Often, yes. Clay tile flues from the 1920s and 1930s crack under modern fire temperatures, and a camera inspection shows exactly where. If cracks exist, the safe fix is a DuraFlex liner or HeatShield resurfacing, and we will tell you plainly if the chimney can wait.
Brands We Service in Redlands
We work with DuraFlex stainless liners, HeatShield resurfacing products, and Gelco and Olympia Chimney components, and we stock the common parts locally so Redlands jobs do not stall waiting on a shipment from a warehouse. For a broader look, see our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney sweep (heavy creosote or debris removal) | $300 – $600 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $150 – $400 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $550 – $1,750 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $1,400 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $7,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $280 |
What pushes the price up in Redlands is usually access: tall stacks on two-story Craftsmans, steep roof pitches, and nests or hardened creosote that need more time to remove. You will get a fixed price before we start, not a range that grows on you.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Redlands
We work throughout Redlands, from the tree-lined historic streets of central 92373 out to the tract homes of 92374 and the newer builds and hillside lots in 92375. A few of the neighborhoods we visit most often:
- South Redlands (Historic 92373 core and Craftsman district)
- North Redlands (Cajon and Brockton area)
- Sunset Hills and the University Grove area
- Crafton and Wabash corridor
- Redlands Heights and Country Club Drive
Calls in the Redlands area are typically scheduled within 3 to 7 days, and we cluster visits by neighborhood so we can often get to you sooner if your street is already on the route for that week.
Service Area – Cities Near Redlands
Our Redlands crew also covers the surrounding Inland Empire communities, so if you are in Mentone, CA or Loma Linda, CA we can schedule you the same week. We also work regularly in Highland, CA and Colton, CA, where the housing stock runs from older masonry stacks to newer manufactured units, and the same pricing and fixed-quote policy applies.
Serving Redlands, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redlands 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 Redlands
Most Redlands appointments are scheduled within 3 to 7 days of your call. We group stops by neighborhood, so if we are already on your side of town that week, you may get a sooner slot. Call (855) 382-6159 and we will tell you our next available opening in 92373, 92374, or 92375.
Routine sweeping, cap installation, and minor crown or flashing repair do not require a city permit. A full liner installation or structural rebuild may, depending on scope, and we handle the paperwork on our end when it does. We will tell you up front if your specific job needs it.
Yes, and we recommend it for any pre-1990 purchase. We run a Level 2 camera inspection, photos of the flue interior, and a written summary of what needs work now and what can safely wait. Call (855) 382-6159 and we will coordinate a time that fits your inspection window.
If your chimney has not been checked in years, or you know the crown is cracked and you have been putting it off, we will give you a straight answer on what is actually wrong and what it costs to fix. Call Corona Chimney Sweep at (855) 382-6159 for a free estimate, and we will schedule a time to get eyes on your Redlands chimney. One provider, every venting hazard.
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 Redlands Customers Say
"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Veronica Flores"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Jodi Brooks"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Marcy Padgett