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 Redondo Beach, CA
Most of the chimney work we’re called to in Redondo Beach isn’t a big creosote buildup. It’s a crown cracked by salt and marine air, a cap rusted through a block from the surf, or a flue liner that’s been quietly deteriorating in a 1960s tract home. Corona Chimney Sweep has served Redondo Beach since 2018, and the jobs here lean hard on repair: the mild climate means fireplaces get used lightly, but the ocean does heavy damage. We repair what we find, and we’ve been finding a lot of water-driven masonry work in 90277 and 90278. Call us at (855) 382-6159 when you’re ready to see what’s actually going on up there.
Why Redondo Beach Homes Are Different
Redondo Beach runs right up against the ocean, and the chimneys here know it. The marine layer sits over the city for much of the year, and onshore air carries salt that settles onto masonry crowns, mortar joints, and metal caps. A brick chimney four blocks inland still takes enough salt exposure to spall brick faces and eat into mortar over ten or fifteen years. It’s not dramatic, but it’s constant.
The housing stock compounds the issue. Most single-family homes in the city were built between the 1940s and 1970s, original brick masonry fireplaces included. Those fireplaces were built for occasional ambiance fires, not as primary heat, and they often sit unused for months at a time. When a fire does get lit, whatever soot and creosote accumulated gets baked on, and any moisture that found its way in during the idle months gets heated and driven into the masonry. Over on the east side of the city, into 90278, you’ll find newer townhomes and condos with factory-built metal prefab chimneys. Those have their own failure pattern: rusted caps, corroded chase tops, and leaky flashing where the pipe meets the roof. Different chimney, same root cause: salt, moisture, and coastal air finding every weak point.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Redondo Beach Services
Two services dominate the calls we get from Redondo Beach homeowners. Here’s what each one involves here and where to find the full breakdown.
Chimney Sweep in Redondo Beach
A sweep in Redondo Beach is usually straightforward on creosote and more complicated on the periphery. The typical salt-air home here accumulates light to moderate soot from a handful of fires a year, but the real value of the sweep is what gets found during it: cracked crowns, spalling brick, failed damper gaskets, or rusted caps. We do the full cleaning, then document every problem we can see with a camera, not a guess. For the complete walkthrough of what a sweep includes in Redondo Beach and what it costs, see our Chimney Sweep in Redondo Beach page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Redondo Beach
Dryer vents in Redondo Beach collect lint the same way everywhere, but the stakes are not lower for being coastal. A clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen, and in homes where the laundry room sits near a fireplace flue, the two venting systems often share a common attic or wall space. The same technicians who clean chimneys here also handle dryer vents, so the combustion-venting knowledge carries over. For the red flags, the process, and the pricing, see our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Redondo Beach 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 Redondo Beach
Chimney repair in Redondo Beach comes down to one recurring theme: the ocean gets to things before the fire ever does. Homes from the 1940s through the 1970s dominate this city, and their original brick chimneys have spent decades absorbing salt air, fog, and marine moisture. By the time we’re called in, the problem is rarely the flue’s creosote level. It’s a crown that’s fractured and letting water behind the brick, a cap that’s rusted to the point of falling apart, or flashing that’s lifted and leaking at the roofline. We repair all of it in-house. The same technician who diagnoses the issue does the repair, so there’s no handoff, no second opinion from a company you didn’t call, and no waiting for a referral. If you want the broader picture of how we approach Chimney Repair, that page has the full scope.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap has rust holes, missing sections, or a spark arrestor that’s torn or deteriorated, and you can see rust staining on the chimney crown below it.
What it costs in Redondo Beach
Chimney cap replacement in Redondo Beach typically runs $250 to $650 depending on the cap’s size, material, and whether it’s a standard stock cap or a custom-fabricated piece.
How we do it
We remove the damaged cap, inspect the crown beneath it for water penetration, and install a properly sized replacement that fits the flue tile and locks into place.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You see hairline cracks across the crown’s surface, spalling brick just below the crown’s edge, water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, or mortar fragments lying on the roof or in the rain gutter.
What it costs in Redondo Beach
Chimney crown repair in Redondo Beach generally runs $350 to $900, with the price driven by how much of the existing crown must be removed and whether we’re sealing, rebuilding, or pouring a new crown.
How we do it
We grind out the failed surface material, build or rebuild the crown with the correct overhang and slope so water sheds off the edge, and seal the entire surface to prevent moisture from re-entering.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You’ve spotted water stains on the ceiling or walls near the fireplace, the flashing at the roofline looks lifted or corroded, or your roofer told you the chimney flashing isn’t the roof’s problem.
What it costs in Redondo Beach
Chimney flashing repair in Redondo Beach typically runs $300 to $800, depending on how many sides need work and whether the existing flashing can be resealed or requires replacement.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the surrounding roof penetration, install new step or counter flashing sealed to the chimney and roof, and confirm water now sheds away from the chimney’s base.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked flue tiles, gaps in mortar joints, or a liner that’s deteriorated beyond surface repair, especially in an older Redondo Beach home where the original clay tile may have been compromised by years of salt-air moisture cycling.
What it costs in Redondo Beach
Chimney liner installation in Redondo Beach spans $2,000 to $5,500 depending on the liner type, the chimney’s height, and whether we’re doing a straightforward install or a full retrofit with insulation.
How we do it
We size the replacement liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, then install a code-compliant system such as a DuraFlex stainless flexible liner, insulating where the chimney configuration requires it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Redondo Beach
| Item | Typical range in Redondo Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 – $5,500 |
How do I know if my Redondo Beach chimney actually needs repair or just cleaning?
A camera inspection during a standard sweep will show us what cleaning alone cannot. If the flue tiles are intact, the crown is sound, and the cap is doing its job, we’ll tell you to schedule the next cleaning and leave it alone. If we find cracks, gaps, or water damage, we’ll show you the footage before we recommend anything.
Can salt-air damage to my chimney be prevented?
You can’t remove the salt from the air, but you can eliminate the entry points it exploits. A sealed crown, an intact cap, and properly maintained flashing keep salt and moisture out of the masonry, which prevents most of the spalling and cracking we see near the beach. Annual inspections catch these failures early, while the repair is still a seal or a recaulk and not a rebuild.
Brands We Service in Redondo Beach
We install and service chimney systems built on materials from six professional-grade brands, including DuraFlex stainless liners, HeatShield resurfacing, Gelco products, and Olympia Chimney components. These are contractor-supply lines, carried locally in our service vehicles for Redondo Beach jobs, so parts are typically on hand the day the repair is scheduled. See our brands for the full lineup and manufacturer details.
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| Service | Typical range in Redondo Beach |
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| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 – $5,500 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $40 – $60 per square foot |
Prices in Redondo Beach run toward the high side of these ranges when water damage has gone unaddressed for several seasons, because we’re often rebuilding rather than resealing. Every job gets a fixed-price quote before we begin, and we don’t add work without showing you the camera evidence first. For a free estimate, call (855) 382-6159.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Redondo Beach
We cover all of Redondo Beach, from the beachfront avenues in South Redondo up through the inland tract-home streets in North Redondo, and across both ZIP codes: 90277 and 90278. Most of our calls come in during late summer and early fall, when homeowners start thinking about burning season and realize the chimney hasn’t been looked at in years. We typically schedule within a week, and often sooner for water-intrusion concerns that can’t wait.
- South Redondo Beach
- North Redondo Beach
- The Avenues
- Riviera Village
- Golden Hills
Service Area – Cities Near Redondo Beach
Our service area covers the South Bay, so when we’re not working in Redondo Beach we’re often in the coastal cities around it, where the chimney conditions are nearly identical. We serve Hermosa Beach, CA, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, Manhattan Beach, CA, and Marina del Rey, CA regularly, along with the surrounding neighborhoods.
Serving Redondo Beach, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redondo Beach 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 Redondo Beach
We typically schedule within a week across Redondo Beach, and we can often move faster when the problem is active water intrusion or a blocked flue that poses a carbon monoxide risk. If you’re seeing water damage or noticing a smell from the fireplace, tell us when you call and we’ll prioritize it.
Most of what we do, like cap replacement, crown repair, flashing work, or liner installation, doesn’t require a permit in Redondo Beach. Larger structural rebuilds may, and we’ll tell you if the scope of your repair triggers that requirement before we begin any work.
Yes, we service both masonry chimneys in the older single-family homes and the factory-built metal prefab chimneys common in newer 90278 townhome and condo communities. The repair priorities are just different: with prefab systems, we’re usually chasing cap rust, chase-top failures, and flashing leaks rather than masonry deterioration.
Call (855) 382-6159 for a free estimate on any chimney repair, sweep, or dryer vent job in Redondo Beach. We’ll show you exactly what we’re seeing before we recommend a dollar’s worth of work.
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 Redondo Beach 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