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 Claremont, CA
Chimney repair in Claremont often means working on a 1920s Craftsman fireplace that has never been lined, or a Spanish Colonial chimney whose mortar crown has been baked by decades of inland sun. We’re Corona Chimney Sweep, and we’ve served Claremont since 2018 doing exactly that work: diagnosing failing flues, repairing crowns and flashing, installing liners, and cleaning what remains. If you’ve got a chimney problem in the Village or near the Colleges, call (855) 382-6159 and we’ll put eyes on it.
Why Claremont Homes Are Different
Claremont’s chimney stock breaks into two distinct groups. The core of the city, the Village, the tree-lined streets around the Claremont Colleges, and the older residential blocks south of Foothill, is dominated by pre-1940 Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Colonial Revival homes, and the occasional Tudor. These houses were built with brick masonry fireplaces, often with single-wythe brick construction and, in many cases, no clay flue tile at all. That was standard practice in the 1910s and 1920s, and it means a sweep is never just a sweep here. Before we put a brush up a College-area chimney, we check whether the flue is even lined.
The north and east edges of Claremont are different. Those are 1960s through 1980s tract and ranch homes with factory-built fireplaces or early masonry units. Those chimneys have their own issues, usually rusted dampers, failed prefab panels, or cracked crowns from decades of Claremont’s hot, dry summers.
The climate shapes the work too. Claremont’s long rainless stretch from May through October dries out mortar crowns and brick, so crown repair and repointing are common calls. Then Santa Ana winds in fall push temperatures up and humidity down, and once November hits, fireplaces that have sat dormant for eight months get lit again. Creosote from hardwood fires has had all summer to harden. That’s the cycle we work around.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Claremont Services
Most Claremont homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the fireplace hasn’t been swept in years and they want it safe before burning season, or the dryer vent is clogged and they’ve heard the fire statistics. Both are covered below.
Chimney Sweep in Claremont
A proper sweep in Claremont starts with an inspection, especially in the older Village and College-area homes where unlined flues are common. We remove creosote and soot, check the damper, and document the flue condition. In a 1920s Craftsman with an unlined chimney, we may recommend a liner evaluation before any fire gets lit, because sweeping alone won’t fix a firebox ventilating into the wall cavity. For the full scope of what a sweep includes in Claremont, see Chimney Sweep in Claremont.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont
A clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen, and Claremont’s older homes often have long, convoluted vent runs from a laundry room in the back of the house to an exterior wall. Lint accumulates, airflow drops, and the dryer runs hotter to compensate. We clean the full run from dryer to termination point, verify the exterior flap opens and closes, and confirm airflow with a meter. For specifics on how we handle Claremont’s older vent configurations, see Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont.
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 Claremont
Chimney repair in Claremont means dealing with what’s inside the brick, not just what’s on the surface. We regularly find deteriorated mortar crowns, rusted-out dampers, and unlined 1920s flues in the Village and College-adjacent homes. The long, hot, dry summer accelerates crown cracking, and the winter burning season exposes the damage. We repair what we find, in-house, no referrals. For a full breakdown of repair scope, see Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
An open flue top is an invitation for rain, debris, and birds, and if you’ve heard scrabbling in the chimney or seen water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace, a cap is likely missing or the old one has failed.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney cap installation in Claremont typically runs $340 – $580 including the cap and the fastening work, depending on flue size and roof access.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, mount a stainless steel cap from Olympia Chimney or Gelco to the crown, and seal the attachment points against Claremont’s rain-and-wind cycles.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
If your pre-1940 home has no clay tile lining, or the existing clay is cracked and spalling, the flue can’t safely contain combustion gases and a liner is required before further use.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney liner installation in Claremont falls in the $2,300 – $4,800 range depending on chimney height, existing flue condition, and whether we’re running a DuraFlex stainless flexible liner or a rigid system.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue, run a DuraFlex flexible stainless system through the existing chase, insulate if code requires it, and connect the appliance at the base.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Claremont
| Item | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $340 – $580 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,300 – $4,800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $700 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can the old one be fixed?
Depends on what we find. Hairline cracks and deteriorated mortar joints can often be resurfaced with HeatShield, which avoids a full liner replacement. If the clay tile is collapsed or missing entirely, resurfacing isn’t an option and a new liner is the only safe fix. Call (855) 382-6159 for an evaluation.
Can you repair a chimney in a historic Claremont home without tearing it down?
Yes. That’s the majority of what we do in the Village and College-adjacent blocks. Liner installation runs inside the existing chimney, and crown repair is done from the top with no structural teardown. We work within the existing brick envelope, which is what Claremont’s historic homes need.
Brands We Service in Claremont
We install and service materials from the same professional-grade lines contractors stock: DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney. Parts for common Claremont repairs are kept on the truck, and anything specialized gets ordered with a short local turnaround. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $340 – $580 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,300 – $4,800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $450 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $700 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $300 |
What pushes price up in Claremont is roof access, chimney height, and the condition of what’s already there. An unlined 1920s flue that needs a full liner costs more than a simple crown patch. We quote the full price before any work starts, and nothing gets added at the end without your sign-off.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Claremont
We work throughout the 91711 ZIP code, from the Village and College-area streets to the newer tract homes on the north and east edges. Response time is typically one to three days for a sweep or inspection, depending on the season and how fast the schedule fills during November and December.
- Claremont Village
- Claremont Colleges area
- North Claremont
- East Claremont
- Foothill corridor
Service Area – Cities Near Claremont
If you’re just outside Claremont, we also serve the surrounding foothill communities. We work in Montclair, CA, La Verne, CA, Upland, CA, and San Antonio Heights, CA. The same crews, the same inspection standards, and the same repair capability apply everywhere we go.
Serving Claremont, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Claremont 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 Claremont
Most sweeps and inspections in Claremont are scheduled within one to three days. During the November-to-January burning season, the schedule tightens, so if you haven’t had the chimney looked at yet this year, call (855) 382-6159 before the first fire.
Liner installations and structural repairs may require a permit depending on scope, and Claremont enforces its building codes through the city’s building division. We handle the paperwork on qualifying repairs and can tell you at the estimate stage whether a permit is needed.
Yes. We work on Craftsman and Spanish Colonial homes throughout the Village and College-adjacent streets, and we understand the sensitivity of repair work on older brick. Most of our fixes happen inside the existing chimney structure, so the exterior appearance doesn’t change.
If your chimney needs cleaning, repair, or a liner evaluation in Claremont, call Corona Chimney Sweep at (855) 382-6159. We’ll put a technician on your roof, document what we find with photos, and give you a straight answer on what needs doing and what can wait.
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 Claremont Customers Say
"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Raj Patel"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Megan Sullivan"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Laura Gallagher