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 Mentone, CA
Chimney repair in Mentone is not the same job it is down in Redlands or Highland. The homes here are older, the fireplaces are original masonry, and the canyon wind loads debris against caps and crowns in ways flatland houses never see. We handle the full scope: chimney sweeping, structural repair, and dryer vent cleaning under one roof. If you have a fireplace, wood stove, or gas insert in the 92359 ZIP, call (855) 382-6159 and we’ll tell you exactly what’s going on up there.
Why Mentone Homes Are Different
Mentone sits at the mouth of Mill Creek Canyon, roughly 1,600 feet up against the San Bernardino foothills. That position changes chimney work in ways that matter. When Santa Ana winds barrel downslope, they carry oak leaves, palm fronds, and ash from the Mills Creek area straight into spark arrestors and chimney caps. We routinely pull handfuls of wind-driven debris off crowns that have sat all summer and early fall baking in the dry heat. The hot, dry summers do something else too: they cure creosote left from last winter’s fires into a hard, glassy glaze that ordinary brushing alone will not remove.
The housing stock compounds it. Mentone is largely mid-century and pre-1970s ranch and cabin-style homes on large lots, with original masonry fireplaces that have never seen a modern liner. A scattering of rural properties out toward the canyon still run freestanding wood stoves with simple stovepipe flues. That means when we open a Mentone chimney, we are usually looking at clay tile liners from the Eisenhower era getting their first real inspection in years. The homes back onto open brush, and the wildland interface is not a hypothetical here. Birds and squirrels nest in flues during the off-season, and when they do, they pack the smoke chamber with nesting material that can fill the house with smoke on the first cold night. Chimney work in Mentone is fire-defense work, not just seasonal tidying.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Mentone Services
Most Mentone homeowners reach out for one of two things: a chimney sweep before the burning season or a dryer vent cleaning that has become a fire concern. Both are fire-prevention services, and both get the same technician-level attention.
Chimney Sweep in Mentone
A standard sweep in Mentone means removing the creosote that has been curing in the flue since last burning season, then clearing whatever the canyon winds packed into the cap and arrestor. Because so many homes here run mixed hardwood, we also check the smoke chamber and throat for the kind of glazed buildup that forms when fires smolder at night and draft up cold canyon air in the morning. If the flue is accessible and in standard condition, the sweep is straightforward. If we find structural damage, we tell you the same day and repair it ourselves. See the full page: Chimney Sweep in Mentone.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone
A clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen, and in Mentone, the risk is greater than in coastal cities. The hot, dry season dries lint to a powder-fine flammability, and when a vent backs up, that lint sits meters from an ignition source. Homes on canyon lots tend to have longer vent runs and more elbows to clear the roofline, which means more places for lint to accumulate. We treat this as combustion venting work, not a convenience cleanout. Learn more: Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone.
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 Mentone
Chimney repair is where we spend most of our Mentone days. The homes are pre-1970s, the fireplaces are original, and the canyon winds have spent decades working mortar joints loose. We repair what we find. That is the whole point of having a repair crew and a sweep crew be the same company: when we find a cracked crown or a listing cap during a sweep, we do not hand you a referral. We fix it. Our full repair scope is detailed at Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see smoke backing into the house on windy days, or birds and squirrels have nested in the flue during the off-season.
What it costs in Mentone
Chimney cap installation in Mentone typically runs $300 – $650 depending on flue size and whether the crown needs prep work first.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a correctly sized cap with mesh arrestor, anchor it through the crown or flue tile, and seal around the base so wind-driven rain cannot erode the mortar.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your existing clay tile liner shows gaps, spalling, or hairline cracks that could vent flue gases into the house or ignite nearby framing.
What it costs in Mentone
Chimney liner installation in Mentone typically runs $2,500 – $6,500 based on liner material, height, and whether the old flue must be removed first.
How we do it
We size the flue, pull the old liner if needed, run a stainless flexible liner such as DuraFlex down the length, insulate where code requires, and reconnect the appliance at the base.
Chimney Flash Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney chase, or the flashing is visibly pulling away from the roofline around the chimney base.
What it costs in Mentone
Chimney flashing repair in Mentone typically runs $350 – $900, with the final cost set by how much roofline the flashing covers and whether the decking underneath has rotted.
How we do it
We strip the old flashing, inspect the roof deck for water damage, cut and bend new step and counter flashing to fit the chimney and roof slope, and seal every junction.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The cement crown at the top of the chimney has cracks, chunks missing, or visible spalling that lets water into the brickwork below.
What it costs in Mentone
Chimney crown repair in Mentone typically runs $450 – $1,200, depending on whether we are sealing hairline cracks or tearing off and recasting the entire crown.
How we do it
We clean out loose material, saw-cut or chisel out the damaged mortar, build forms if needed, and recast the crown with a proper weather-pitched top and drip edge so water sheds away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Mentone
| Item | Typical range in Mentone |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $650 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
What moves price in Mentone: access. Homes on canyon lots often need extension ladders planted on sloped ground or over brush, and older chimneys sometimes need the old liner or crown stripped before the new material goes in. We quote a flat price after seeing the chimney, before any work starts.
Can you repair a chimney in Mentone the same day?
Yes for most cap, flashing, and crown work, if the materials are on hand. Liner installation is typically scheduled because it requires a measured fit and a longer install window.
Do I need to replace my whole chimney when the crown cracks?
No. A cracked crown is isolated to the top few inches of masonry. We recast the crown, seal the flue joint, and the chimney below is usually structurally sound.
Brands We Service in Mentone
We stock and install parts from HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco, among the professional-grade lines we source. HeatShield resurfacing is a major part of our liner repair work in Mentone, and Gelco and Olympia caps and crowns hold up to the canyon wind better than anything from a big-box store. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Mentone |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $275 |
Two things push prices higher in Mentone than in the flatlands: the access. Ladders on canyon-sloped lots, brush clearance around the chimney base, and longer vent runs on older ranch homes all add labor time. We give you an upfront flat price after we see the chimney, not an estimate that drifts after the job starts.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Mentone
We work across all of the 92359 ZIP, from the older ranch streets near the railroad right-of-way to the canyon-adjacent lots along the Mill Creek drainage and the rural parcels east toward Yucaipa. Most Mentone jobs are within a 20 – 30 minute drive from our crew’s base.
- Old Mentone, near Mentone Boulevard and the rail crossing
- Mill Creek canyon-side lots
- Rural parcels off Garnet Street and Crafton Avenue
- The wildland-interface properties backing up to open brush
Service Area – Cities Near Mentone
Our crews also cover the neighboring foothill and valley communities around Mentone, including Redlands, CA, Yucaipa, CA, Highland, CA, and Calimesa, CA. If you are in any of those areas and the chimney has not been looked at in recent memory, call and we’ll come out.
Serving Mentone, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mentone 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 Mentone
Most appointments are booked within a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the season. Fall tends to fill up quickly because Mentone’s burning season starts with the first cool canyon nights. Call at the start of fall if you want a slot before the first fire.
Most cleaning, cap, crown, and flashing work does not require a permit. Liner replacement may require one depending on the scope and the appliance type, and we will tell you if that applies to your job before any work starts.
Yes. We do real-estate chimney inspections for buyers and sellers, and we report what we see with photos and a written scope of work. If the chimney needs repair, you get a flat price for that repair in the same report.
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 Mentone 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