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 Highland, CA
Chimney repair is the call we get most from Highland homeowners, and it’s rarely a surprise once we look. Homes here, mostly mid-century to 1980s tract builds across 92346, came with open-hearth masonry fireplaces and original clay flue tiles that have now spent decades absorbing heat, water, and Santa Ana-driven soot cycles. Those tiles crack, mortar joints fail, and dampers seize in ways that a sweep alone can’t fix. Corona Chimney Sweep handles the full repair scope in Highland – liners, caps, crowns, flashing – so the company that finds the problem is the same one that fixes it. Call (855) 382-6159 if you suspect yours has reached that point.
Why Highland Homes Are Different
Highland sits in the hot, semi-arid East San Bernardino Valley, pushed up against the foothills below the San Bernardino Mountains. That geography shapes chimney work in ways a coastal crew wouldn’t recognize. Summer heat bakes clay flue tiles until hairline cracks open. Then October brings Santa Ana winds that scour the valley, dropping eucalyptus leaves, palm fronds, and foothill debris directly down uncapped chimneys and across roof flashing. Homeowners here call in the fall not because they lit a fire, but because they heard something skittering against the damper or found a nest of dry leaves at the firebox floor.
The housing stock compounds it. Highland’s tract subdivisions from the 1950s through the 1980s were built fast, with open-hearth masonry fireplaces and whatever clay tile the builder could source cheaply. Original dampers, thin mortar crowns, and flashing nailed to composition shingle are all common. Four decades of freeze-thaw cycles at 1,300 feet, plus the occasional hard rain that hits the foothills, leaves crowns spiderwebbed and flashing lifted. We treat a chimney in Highland as a system that’s been weathering the desert, not just accumulating soot.
Wildfire risk is the other variable. Highland backs up against terrain that burns, and the Santa Ana season is when ember-driven fires do their worst. A spark arrestor that’s missing, a crown with a fist-sized crack, or a damper that won’t close tight isn’t a cosmetic issue here. It’s the difference between a chimney that keeps embers in and one that gives them an exit. That’s why our inspections in Highland check screen and cap condition as carefully as creosote levels.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Highland Services
Highland homeowners call us for two jobs more than anything else: the annual chimney sweep before burn season, and dryer vent cleaning when lint buildup turns a routine appliance into a fire hazard. Both are covered below, with dedicated pages for each.
Chimney Sweep in Highland
Highland’s wood-burning households need a sweep that accounts for the local air. Creosote here doesn’t just build up – it dries to a hard, cracked glaze during the hot months, then flakes under Santa Ana-driven temperature swings. We remove that glaze with rotary and hand tools sized for open-hearth masonry fireplaces, check the damper and smoke shelf operation, and note any screen or cap damage the wind has caused. One sweep a year is the baseline for anyone burning wood in 92346. Full details, including what autumn wind-debris calls look like, are on the dedicated page: Chimney Sweep in Highland.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Highland
A clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen. In Highland, the dry air and hard water don’t slow lint accumulation – they just make the lint finer and more likely to pack tight in the vent run. We clean the full duct from dryer to exterior hood, including the lint trap housing, and check the termination for the kind of pocketed screens that catch Highland’s windblown dust. Every job comes with a before-and-after airflow check. This is fire prevention, not appliance maintenance, and it belongs on the same home-safety calendar as your chimney sweep. Details are at Dryer Vent Cleaning in Highland.
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 Highland
Chimney repair in Highland is dominated by two failures we see constantly: wind-driven water getting through cracked crowns and lifted flashing, and clay flue tiles that have cracked or separated over decades of desert heat cycling. The housing era matters here – those 1960s and 1970s tract fireplaces in 92346 were built with materials that simply weren’t meant to last fifty years. We repair what we find, and since Chimney Repair is a core in-house service, not a referral, the diagnosis and the fix come from the same crew. Here are the repair jobs Highland homes need most.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear wind noise, find leaves or feathers at the firebox floor, or spot birds entering and leaving the flue opening.
What it costs in Highland
Budget $220 to $450 for a standard stainless cap installed on a single flue, depending on flue size and roof access.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, set a stainless cap with an integrated spark arrestor, and secure it with mechanical fasteners rated for Highland’s Santa Ana gusts.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap has rusted through, blown off in wind, or no longer sits flush on the flue tile.
What it costs in Highland
Replacement typically runs $180 to $320 when the old cap’s footprint is still usable and no masonry repair is needed.
How we do it
We pull the old cap, clean the flue lip, select a correctly sized replacement, and refasten with new hardware.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your inspection report notes spalling flue tiles, visible gaps between tile sections, or smoke odor in walls adjacent to the chimney.
What it costs in Highland
Expect $2,800 to $5,500 for a full liner install in a standard one-story Highland home, with the liner material and chimney length driving most of the variance.
How we do it
We size the new liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, feed a stainless flexible or rigid liner through the existing chase, insulate where required, and secure it to a new top plate and cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You find water staining on the ceiling near the chimney chase, or the existing step flashing has lifted where wind catches the leading edge.
What it costs in Highland
Flashing repair in Highland commonly runs $350 to $850, more if the adjacent decking or shingles are rotted.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing, install new base and counter-flashing configured for the roof pitch, and seal all terminations correctly.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown shows a spiderweb of cracks, has spalled away at the edges, or holds standing water after rain.
What it costs in Highland
Budget $350 to $900 for a standard crown rebuild, depending on flue count and how much of the old crown has to be removed.
How we do it
We remove loose material, form a new crown with a sloped profile that sheds water, and build in an expansion gap around the flue tile so it can move without cracking.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Highland
| Item | Typical range in Highland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap replacement | $180 – $320 |
| Chimney cap installation | $220 – $450 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $5,500 |
Two things push repair costs higher in Highland. Roof pitch and access – many homes here have steep composition roofs that slow the job down. And the condition of what’s underneath the damaged part: a crown that looks like a $400 repair becomes a $900 job when the top two courses of brick have also loosened. We give you the price before we start, and nothing gets added mid-job without a phone call and your sign-off.
Do I really need a new liner, or can the old one be repaired?
Sometimes the liner can be repaired without full replacement. HeatShield resurfacing restores flue interiors with deteriorated mortar joints or hairline cracks, and for qualifying chimneys in Highland it’s a fraction of the cost of a new liner. We’ll show you the camera footage before recommending anything.
Can you fix the problem on the same visit as the sweep?
Often, yes. If the issue is a missing cap, a cracked crown with minor damage, or lifted flashing, our technician can handle it during the same trip. Larger jobs like full liner installations get scheduled separately so the work gets the time it needs. Call (855) 382-6159 to tell us what you’re seeing and we’ll let you know what the visit will involve.
Brands We Service in Highland
Highland’s chimney work calls for materials that hold up under desert heat and wind-driven rain. We install and service components from HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco – the same professional-grade lines stocked by contractor supply houses, not big-box substitutions. Our trucks carry common cap sizes and repair parts so most single-visit jobs don’t need a second trip. See our brands for the full breakdown of what we use and why.
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| Service | Typical range in Highland |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard open-hearth fireplace) | $180 – $310 |
| Chimney sweep (wood stove or insert) | $210 – $350 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1, with sweep) | $100 – $200 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $180 – $320 |
| Chimney cap installation | $220 – $450 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $5,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
Two factors push prices toward the high end in Highland: roof pitch and access for anything on the crown or cap, and the age of the original build for liner work. Mid-century fireplaces often have non-standard flue dimensions that require custom sizing. Whatever the job, you get a flat price before we start – not an estimate that inflates once we’re on the roof.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Highland
We work the full 92346 ZIP, from the older established blocks near Baseline down through the tract subdivisions that stretch toward the foothills. Most of our Highland jobs are in single-family homes with external chimney access, which keeps response times tight. Here are the neighborhoods we cover regularly:
- East Highland
- North Highland
- Central Highland
- Highland Hills
- Sunset
Across most of Highland, we can usually schedule a sweep or inspection within a week. Repair work depends on what the camera shows, and we’ll set that timetable when we deliver your quote.
Service Area – Cities Near Highland
Corona Chimney Sweep has served Highland since 2018, and our route through the East Valley puts us in neighboring cities on the same schedule. Homeowners in San Bernardino, CA, Muscoy, CA, Redlands, CA, and Loma Linda, CA get the same repair-first approach and the same bundled sweep-and-vent pricing. If you’re anywhere in the foothills corridor between San Bernardino and Redlands, call (855) 382-6159 and we’ll put you on the route.
Serving Highland, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Highland 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 Highland
Most inspections in Highland are scheduled within five to seven business days. Fall wind-debris calls get priority during Santa Ana season, since a blocked or damaged flue becomes a real hazard the next time you light a fire. Call (855) 382-6159 and we’ll give you the soonest available slot.
Routine repairs like cap replacement, crown resurfacing, and flashing work don’t require a permit. Full liner installations sometimes do, depending on the scope, and we’ll flag it ahead of time if your job crosses that line. We confirm the permit path before we schedule the work.
Yes. Our technicians are trained in combustion venting across both systems, so a single appointment can include a chimney sweep, a camera inspection, and a full dryer vent cleaning. It’s the most efficient way to close out your fire-safety list for the year.
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 Highland Customers Say
"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"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