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 Montclair, CA
Most chimney work in Montclair starts as a routine cleaning and turns into a repair conversation. That’s because the 91763 corridor is dense with 1950s and 1960s single-story tract homes whose original brick fireplaces were built before modern flue liners became code. We see spalled clay tiles, deteriorated mortar joints, and dampers that no longer seal. Corona Chimney Sweep handles both sides of that conversation. We sweep what needs sweeping, and we repair what we find. Call (855) 382-6159.
Why Montclair Homes Are Different
Montclair sits at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, which means a specific set of conditions show up on almost every job. The housing is mid-century stucco tract construction, built fast in the postwar decades. Chimneys from that era typically have clay tile flues, and after 50 or 60 years of heating cycles, those tiles crack and spall. Mortar joints between them erode. That’s the normal condition of a Montclair chimney, not the exception.
The climate compounds it. Fireplace season runs November through February, with cool nights that get real use out of a wood fire. Then the Santa Anas arrive. A strong Santa Ana wind event pushes down through the flue, and if the damper doesn’t seat tightly anymore, it forces creosote dust and ash back into the living room. Soot-stained fireplace faces and a smoky smell in the house are the most common calls we get in the days after a wind event. Those calls are usually about more than cleaning. They’re about a damper that’s warped, a flue that’s lost its draft, or a crown that’s let water in for years and is now visible on the firebox wall.
We’ve worked Montclair long enough to know what to expect before we even pull up. Corona Chimney Sweep has served Montclair since 2018, and the patterns hold: original masonry fireplaces, clay tile flues showing their age, and homes where the chimney has never had anything beyond a basic sweep. We plan the inspection around that reality.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Montclair Services
Two services account for most of the calls we run in the 91763. Both are fire-safety work, and both are handled by the same in-house crew.
Chimney Sweep in Montclair
A sweep in Montclair is rarely just a brush through the flue. Because most homes here still run original clay tile liners and dampers from the original build, our sweep includes a close look at what the creosote is hiding. We remove glazed creosote where we find it, clean the smoke chamber and firebox, and report on tile condition and damper function. If you’ve never had the chimney inspected on a mid-century Montclair home, expect us to find something worth talking about. We clean thoroughly, then tell you what we saw. Full details are on our Chimney Sweep in Montclair page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Montclair
We treat dryer vent cleaning as fire prevention, same weight class as chimney work. A clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen. In Montclair’s older homes, dryer vents are often long horizontal runs through attics or crawl spaces, and lint accumulates faster in those runs than in short through-wall installations. Our technicians are trained in combustion venting, so the same crew that understands flue draft also understands dryer vent airflow. Full service details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Montclair 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 Montclair
Chimney repair in Montclair is the work that follows the cleaning. Homes in the 91763 were built with brick fireplaces but no modern flue liners, so once we get a scope or a camera into the flue, we’re usually looking at cracked clay tiles and deteriorated mortar. The hot inland summers and cool, damp winters do not help. Water gets into the crown, freezes and thaws, and the masonry moves. We repair what we find, same visit when the scope allows, with Chimney Repair being our core in-house service. We don’t clean and refer out. We diagnose and fix.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Rainwater pooling in the firebox after storms, or debris and nesting material found during a sweep, means the flue is open to the sky.
What it costs in Montclair
Chimney cap installation in Montclair typically runs $180 – $340, depending on the flue dimensions and cap material.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, select a stainless or galvanized cap in the correct size, mechanically fasten it to the crown or flue tile, and verify draft before leaving.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks across the cement crown, water staining on the chimney breast inside the house, or spalling brick at the upper courses indicate a failed crown.
What it costs in Montclair
Crown repair in Montclair generally sits between $350 and $850, with full replacement running $950 – $1,600 when the existing crown is too far gone.
How we do it
We assess the crack pattern, remove damaged material, build a new crown with proper slope and a drip edge, or apply a flexible crown sealant when the base is still sound.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Spalling clay tiles falling into the firebox, visible gaps between tile sections on camera inspection, or a gas appliance that drafts poorly indicate liner failure.
What it costs in Montclair
Chimney liner installation in Montclair runs $2,500 – $5,500 for a typical single-flue home, with the spread driven by flue height and fuel type.
How we do it
We size the liner to the flue, install a DuraFlex stainless flexible liner where the chimney has offsets or is in rough interior condition, insulate where code requires, and connect the appliance to restore a sealed, code-compliant vent path.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Montclair
| Item | Typical range in Montclair |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,500 |
Do I need a new liner, or can the old one be repaired?
It depends on the damage. Hairline cracks and minor mortar joint deterioration in an otherwise sound clay liner may qualify for HeatShield resurfacing, which restores the liner interior without full removal. Call (855) 382-6159 for a camera scope and a straight answer.
Can you repair my chimney the same day you inspect it?
Cap installation and many crown repairs can be done same-visit if the materials are on the truck. Liner work usually requires a follow-up visit because sizing and materials are flue-specific.
Brands We Service in Montclair
We install and service materials from the lines professional chimney contractors actually stock: DuraFlex stainless liners, HeatShield resurfacing systems, Gelco and Olympia Chimney caps and dampers. Parts for common Montclair repairs are on our trucks. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Montclair |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $149 – $349 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $385 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $99 – $199 |
What pushes a Montclair quote toward the top of these ranges is usually flue condition and access. A clay tile liner in a 1960s chimney with three offsets costs more to reline than a straight run. We quote work upfront before any repair begins, so the price you hear on the call is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Montclair
We run calls across the full 91763, and most of our work clusters in the mid-century tract neighborhoods where the housing is roughly the same age and the chimney problems follow a pattern. If you’re east of Central or west toward the Pomona line, you’re in our regular service area.
- N Towne Avenue area
- Ramona Avenue corridor
- Moreno Street tract
- Kingsley Street area
- Monte Vista neighborhoods
Most Montclair neighborhoods are reachable from our dispatch within a single service window, and we group calls by ZIP to keep response times predictable during the November-through-February sweep season.
Service Area – Cities Near Montclair
Our service area extends beyond the 91763 into the neighboring Pomona Valley and foothill communities. Homeowners in Claremont, CA, Ontario, CA, Upland, CA, and La Verne, CA call us for the same in-house repair capability, with no referral gap between the cleaning and the fix.
Serving Montclair, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Montclair 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 Montclair
Yes. We service the entire 91763 ZIP code, including the tract neighborhoods south of the 10 Freeway and the area near the Montclair Transcenter. No surcharge for any part of the city.
Routine cleaning and cap replacement do not require permits in Montclair. Liner installation or structural masonry work may need city review, and we can advise on whether your job falls into that category when we scope it.
During the November-to-February rush, we are typically booked one to three weeks out. Call (855) 382-6159 for current availability, or schedule before the first cold snap to avoid the queue entirely.
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 Montclair 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."
— 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"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