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 Lakewood, CA
Chimney repair in Lakewood usually comes down to one thing: seventy-year-old clay tile flues and Heatalator-style fireboxes that were never meant to last this long. Most of the city’s homes went up between 1950 and 1955, and the original masonry fireplaces are still in place, quietly deteriorating from the inside. We’re Corona Chimney Sweep, and we’ve served Lakewood since 2018. When we find a cracked flue liner or a rusted-out firebox, we repair it in-house. No handoffs, no referrals. Call us at (855) 382-6159 for a free estimate.
Why Lakewood Homes Are Different
Lakewood is one of the best-preserved examples of a post-World War II planned community in Southern California. S&H Properties started building in 1950, and the original tracts – Lakewood Park, Lakewood Village, and the surrounding ranch-home blocks – went up fast, using the same floor plans, the same brick, and the same fireplaces, street after street. That repetition matters when you’re working on chimneys. We can pull up to a house in the 90713 ZIP and often know what we’ll find before we set up a ladder, because we’ve already repaired the identical fireplace three doors down.
The mild coastal climate creates a specific pattern too. Fireplaces in Lakewood get used maybe twenty or thirty times a year, mostly December through February. Creosote accumulates slowly, which homeowners mistake for “clean enough.” What actually happens is that years pass between inspections, and the problems that do develop – cracked flue tiles, spalled brick, rusted dampers – go unnoticed until they’re structural. Winter rains push moisture into aging mortar and accelerate the damage. By the time we’re called, the chimney often needs real repair work, not just a sweep. That’s exactly why repair is our primary service here, and why we’re built for it.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lakewood Services
Lakewood homeowners call us for two services more than anything else: chimney sweeping for seasonal maintenance, and dryer vent cleaning for fire prevention. Both are detailed on their own pages.
Chimney Sweep in Lakewood
A sweep in Lakewood means more than brushing out creosote. Because so many of these homes have 1950s clay tile flues, our sweep includes a full inspection of the liner, smoke chamber, and firebox. We look for the age-related failures common to this housing stock – cracked tiles, deteriorated mortar joints, rust forming behind the damper. If we find something, we show you with a camera, then fix it. We don’t clean and walk away. See the full breakdown on our Chimney Sweep in Lakewood page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lakewood
Dryer vents in Lakewood’s older ranch homes are often long, narrow runs that exit through the roof or snake through attics. That’s a lot of surface area for lint to collect, and a clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen. We treat dryer vent cleaning as a fire-prevention service, handled by the same technicians trained in combustion venting – not a separate crew. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load, the vent is already restricted. Details on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lakewood 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 Lakewood
Chimney repair in Lakewood is rarely optional once we’re on the roof. The original 1950s fireplaces in these tract homes have clay tile flues that are now seventy-plus years old. Tiles crack, mortar joints erode, and the mild coastal damp – especially during winter rains – works its way into every gap. Many of these chimneys fail modern safety standards and haven’t been relined since the day they were built. That’s the core problem we solve here. We repair what we find, using professional-grade materials from DuraFlex and HeatShield, and we don’t refer the work elsewhere. For a full overview of our repair scope, see Chimney Repair.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked tiles, missing sections of clay liner, or smoke backing into the house all indicate the flue is no longer containing combustion gases safely.
What it costs in Lakewood
New liner installation in Lakewood typically falls between $2,500 and $5,000, depending on the flue size and whether we’re running a rigid system or a flexible one.
How we do it
We measure the existing flue, recommend either a rigid stainless system or a DuraFlex flexible liner where the chimney has offsets, then install and insulate the new liner to restore proper draft and containment.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A cracked or crumbling mortar crown lets water seep into the chimney structure, which shows up as spalling brick faces or damp patches on the ceiling near the fireplace.
What it costs in Lakewood
Crown repair or replacement in Lakewood usually costs between $800 and $1,500, depending on the crown’s size and whether the surrounding brick also needs repointing.
How we do it
We remove loose material from the existing crown, form and pour a new one with a proper drip edge to shed water away from the flue, then apply a waterproofing treatment to the surrounding masonry.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Lakewood
| Item | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $800 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
Can a cracked flue liner be repaired without a full replacement?
Yes, in many Lakewood chimneys we can restore a deteriorated clay liner using HeatShield resurfacing, spraying a ceramic coating over cracked mortar joints and hairline fractures. If the structural damage is too deep, replacement is the honest answer.
Do Lakewood homes need a chimney cap?
Most original 1950s chimneys in Lakewood never had caps installed, and their open flues let in rain, birds, and debris. A stainless cap is inexpensive protection against water damage and blockages. Call (855) 382-6159 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Lakewood
We install and service products from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Olympia Chimney – the same lines professional chimney contractors source from supply houses, not big-box substitutes. Parts for common Lakewood-era fireplaces are kept on hand, which keeps most repairs to a single visit. Learn more on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $169 – $279 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $99 – $149 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $800 – $1,500 |
Prices in Lakewood are generally driven up when we’re working on the original 1950s fireplaces: deteriorated masonry, rusted Heatalator fireboxes, and flues that need a complete reline rather than a patch. Whatever the scope, you’ll get an upfront price before any work begins. No surprises after we start.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lakewood
Our trucks cover every block in Lakewood, from the original Lakewood Park tract to the newer sections along the eastern edge of the city. We keep a running schedule through all four ZIP codes – 90712, 90713, 90714, and 90715 – and typically reach any Lakewood address within a few business days of your call.
- Lakewood Park
- Lakewood Village
- Candlewood
- Artesia area
- East Lakewood
Service Area – Cities Near Lakewood
Beyond Lakewood, we serve the surrounding communities with the same repair-first approach and the same professional-grade materials. We work regularly in Long Beach, CA, Bellflower, CA, Paramount, CA, and Signal Hill, CA. If you’re in a neighboring city and your fireplace hasn’t been inspected in years, the same service applies.
Serving Lakewood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lakewood 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 Lakewood
We schedule Lakewood appointments within a few business days for most service calls. Repair work that requires parts, like a custom liner or cap, may take a bit longer, but inspections and sweeps are quick to book. Call (855) 382-6159 to get on the schedule.
Most basic repairs like cap installation, crown work, or liner replacement don’t require a city permit. If your job involves structural masonry rebuilding, we’ll let you know if anything needs to be filed, and we handle that as part of the estimate.
Yes. We cover 90712, 90713, 90714, and 90715 entirely. Whether you’re in a Lakewood Park ranch home or a mid-century stucco house on the east side, we’ll come out, inspect, and give you a straight answer on what needs fixing.
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 Lakewood Customers Say
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Laura Gallagher"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."
— Daniela Martinez"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."
— Imani Dawson