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 Boyle Heights, CA
Chimney repair in Boyle Heights starts with a reality most other LA neighborhoods don’t share: these are 1920s and 1930s homes, and their chimneys were never built for how we use them now. Cracked clay-tile liners, failed mortar crowns, and fireplaces sealed behind drywall decades ago are standard finds here. Corona Chimney Sweep has served Boyle Heights since 2018, and we repair what we find. That’s the difference between a sweep and a chimney company. Call (855) 382-6159 when you need someone who can open the wall, diagnose the flue, and fix it without handing you a referral.
Why Boyle Heights Homes Are Different
The housing stock in Boyle Heights runs dense and old. Most of the single-story bungalows and Spanish Colonial fourplexes between Soto Street and Indiana Street went up between 1925 and 1945, and a lot of them still have their original brick fireplaces. Those chimneys were built with clay-tile flue liners that have now passed eighty or ninety years of service. Clay tile cracks. Mortar joints between tile sections erode. The seismic settling that every Boyle Heights homeowner knows about, the hairline cracks in the stucco, the doors that stick, shows up inside chimneys too. A flue liner that shifted a quarter inch three decades ago now vents combustion gases through gaps instead of up and out.
The climate makes this worse in a specific way. Boyle Heights burns maybe twenty or thirty fires a year, concentrated in December and January. That leaves ten-plus months for creosote to sit, cool, and harden. Then the Santa Ana winds hit. We get calls after wind events because soot and ash get driven back down flues into living rooms. The occasional decorative fire, the long idle summers, the wind: it’s a combination that produces more cracked liners and more concealed fireplace discoveries here than we see in newer suburbs. Technicians working Boyle Heights regularly find fireplaces someone sealed over with drywall or paint in the 1980s. The first job is figuring out what’s actually behind the wall before any cleaning or repair can start.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Boyle Heights Services
Most calls from Boyle Heights homeowners start with one of two problems: a fireplace that hasn’t been cleaned in years, or a dryer vent that’s been ignored since the machine was installed. Both are fire hazards. Both get addressed by the same crew.
Chimney Sweep in Boyle Heights
A proper sweep in Boyle Heights starts with an inspection of what’s actually there. Given how many of these homes have fireplaces that were converted, sealed, or never maintained, we don’t assume anything until we’ve looked down the flue and up from the firebox. Creosote removal, debris clearing, and a draft check are the core of the job. What changes in Boyle Heights is how often we find surprises: missing damper plates, nests in the smoke shelf, flue tiles that have shifted out of alignment. That’s why we document everything with a camera before and after the sweep. Full details are on the Chimney Sweep in Boyle Heights page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Boyle Heights
A clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen. Boyle Heights homes with laundry rooms in the back of a bungalow or in a closet near the kitchen often have long, twisting vent runs that catch lint fast. We clean the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, check the flap, and confirm proper airflow. This is not a side service we tack on. It’s fire prevention, handled by the same technicians trained in combustion venting. See the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Boyle Heights page for specifics on how we handle these older homes.
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 Boyle Heights
Chimney repair in Boyle Heights almost always comes back to the age of the house and the condition of a clay-tile flue that has outlived its expected service window. Cracks, spalling brick, failed crowns, and weakened mortar joints are what we see most. The good news: most damage found during a sweep can be repaired the same week, not referred out. Corona Chimney Sweep handles liner work, masonry, caps, and dampers in-house. That’s the point of a full-service Chimney Repair company.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Rainwater streaking down the flue, visible rust on the damper, or twigs and nesting material inside the firebox all point to a missing or failed cap.
What it costs in Boyle Heights
Expect to pay between $250 and $600 installed, with most Boyle Heights jobs landing in the $300 to $450 range.
How we do it
We measure the flue, set a properly sized cap with a screened base to block embers and pests, and secure it to the crown without drilling into the tile.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
Rust through the cap body, a bent or blown-off lid after wind, or the old cap sitting loose on the crown.
What it costs in Boyle Heights
Replacement usually runs $250 to $600, with the final number set by the flue size and whether the crown needs patching under the new cap.
How we do it
We remove the failed cap, prep the flue tile, set the replacement, and seal the attachment points with a weather-rated adhesive.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Crumbling clay tile in the cleanout, smoke backing up even with an open damper, or a home inspector flagging gaps in the flue.
What it costs in Boyle Heights
Line a chimney runs $2,700 to $7,300 depending on height, access, and whether we use a rigid or a DuraFlex stainless flexible liner.
How we do it
We size the flue, drop or feed the liner, insulate where code requires, connect it at the appliance or fireplace, and cap the top with a crown-mount termination.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace, peeling paint on the attic side of the chimney chase, or a rusted, lifted flashing line visible from the roof.
What it costs in Boyle Heights
Flashing repair generally runs $350 to $750, with the higher end reflecting replacement of step flashing and counter flashing on complex rooflines in 90023.
How we do it
We strip the failed flashing, remove old sealant, reset the metal in steps, and seal the transitions with a polyurethane caulk rated for chimney heat and LA sun.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks visible in the top slab, standing water on the crown, or brick spalling just below the cap line where water has been soaking the masonry.
What it costs in Boyle Heights
Crown repair lands between $300 and $800, depending on whether we’re sealing cracks or rebuilding and re-forming the whole crown.
How we do it
We grind out failed material, fill and seal cracks, or form and pour a new crown with a correct overhang and a sloped top surface to shed water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Boyle Heights
| Item | Typical range in Boyle Heights |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,700 – $7,300 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $800 |
Do I always need a new liner if the old clay tile is cracked?
No. Hairline cracks and deteriorated mortar joints can often be restored with HeatShield resurfacing, which rebuilds the flue interior without tearing out the old tile. We only recommend full liner replacement when the structural damage or local code requires it, and we’ll show you the camera footage before any decision is made.
Can you fix a chimney that’s been sealed or walled over?
Yes. We open the chase or the drywall to expose what’s behind it, then assess the flue, firebox, and damper before recommending repairs. In Boyle Heights this is common, and we’ve restored many fireplaces that had been hidden since the 1980s. Call (855) 382-6159 and we’ll tell you what’s back there.
Brands We Service in Boyle Heights
We install and service materials from the same lines professional chimney contractors source: DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney. Parts for most common repairs are stocked locally, so we’re not waiting a week on a cap or a flash kit. See our brands for the full list and what we stock.
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| Service | Typical range in Boyle Heights |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,700 – $7,300 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $800 |
| HeatShield resurfacing (per flue section) | $900 – $1,500 |
| DuraFlex flexible liner (parts and install, per foot) | $175 – $225 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $229 |
| Chimney sweeping (with inspection) | $159 – $200 |
What pushes a Boyle Heights price up? Roofline access. A chimney on a two-story fourplex or one that requires staging from a narrow side yard adds labor time. And the flat price we quote over the phone is the price you pay. No surprise line items after the job starts.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Boyle Heights
We work all of 90023, from the hills above the 5 to the flats along the LA River. Most of our Boyle Heights calls are from the single-story bungalow blocks, but we handle multi-unit buildings too. We can usually get to any address in the neighborhood within one to three business days.
- Boyle Heights (central, Soto Street corridor)
- Wyvernwood area
- Breed Street district
- Hollenbeck Heights
- Pico Aliso
Service Area – Cities Near Boyle Heights
Beyond 90023, we cover the surrounding neighborhoods with the same crew and the same stocked parts. Our Boyle Heights customers often refer neighbors just across the border in East Los Angeles, CA, Maywood, CA, Commerce, CA, and Bell, CA. Same flat-price quote, same camera documentation, same repair-in-house approach.
Serving Boyle Heights, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Boyle Heights 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 Boyle Heights
Most sweeps and inspections get scheduled within one to three business days. Repair work depends on parts, but we stock nearly all common caps, crowns, flash kits, and liner sections locally, so most repairs start within the week. Call (855) 382-6159 and we’ll give you a specific date.
In Los Angeles, most liner replacements and repairs on existing chimneys fall under standard building code with no separate city permit required unless you’re altering the structure itself. We’ll handle any required documentation and tell you clearly if your specific job needs one. Nothing gets started without you knowing exactly what’s involved.
Gas fireplaces and log sets still need annual inspection and cleaning, because the burner can soot up and the flue still carries combustion byproducts. Boyle Heights has plenty of converted gas fireplaces in older bungalows, and we service those with the same camera inspection and reporting we use on wood-burning systems. Schedule a sweep for your gas fireplace just like you would a wood one.
If your chimney hasn’t been looked at in years, or it’s been sealed up since you bought the place, call (855) 382-6159 for a free estimate. We’ll open it up, show you what’s there, and fix it in-house. 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 Boyle Heights 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