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 San Bernardino, CA
Chimney repair in San Bernardino usually means one of three things: a cracked flue liner in a 1960s tract home, a crumbling mortar crown from decades of freeze-thaw cycles, or a missing cap that let birds nest in the flue all summer. Our crews see all three every week from September through February. Corona Chimney Sweep has served San Bernardino since 2018, and we handle the repair work in-house, no referrals to a third party. Call (855) 382-6159 when you need a chimney company that diagnoses and fixes the problem in one visit.
Why San Bernardino Homes Are Different
San Bernardino sits at about 1,000 feet at the base of the mountains, and that position shapes the chimney work we do here. Winter nights dip into the 30s, so fireplaces and wood stoves get run hard for a few months. Then the heat arrives, regularly over 100°F, and those same chimneys sit idle for eight months. The pattern creates a specific problem: heavy creosote buildup from intense winter burning, followed by a long dry season where birds, bees, and rodents move into uncapped flues. When the first cold snap hits in late October, we get a wave of calls from foothill residents who light a fire and smoke rolls back into the living room because a nest is blocking the flue.
The housing stock adds another layer. Much of San Bernardino’s residential core is mid-century tract construction from the 1950s through the 1970s. Many of those homes still have their original masonry fireplaces with unlined or clay-tile-lined flues that have never been touched. After 50 or 60 years of heating cycles, those tile liners crack. Near downtown, the older Craftsman bungalows have narrow flues that are even more prone to splitting. In the foothill neighborhoods, ranch-style homes often got prefabricated metal fireplaces or wood stoves added during the 1970s energy retrofits, and those systems have their own aging issues. The semi-arid climate here, with its hot days, cold nights, and dry Santa Ana winds, accelerates masonry deterioration and pushes debris into chimneys more than coastal cities ever see.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main San Bernardino Services
Two services generate the most calls from San Bernardino homeowners: chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning. Both are fire-prevention work, and both get neglected in this climate until something forces the issue.
Chimney Sweep in San Bernardino
A chimney sweep in San Bernardino is seasonal work here. Most of our San Bernardino sweeps happen between October and January, after the first cold snap reveals nesting blockages or when smoke starts backing up. We remove creosote, clear out bird and bee nests, and check the flue liner for cracks while we’re in there. Given the age of the housing stock here, a sweep often turns up a liner issue that’s been developing for years. That’s the difference with our crews: we can repair what we find the same day rather than handing you a referral and leaving. See Chimney Sweep in San Bernardino for the full scope of that service.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Bernardino
Dryer vent cleaning gets less attention than it should in San Bernardino, where the dry air makes lint fires spread fast. A clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen, and the long runs common in mid-century ranch homes here make blockages more likely. Our technicians handle dryer vents with the same training they apply to combustion venting, because the failure mode is the same: restricted airflow, heat buildup, ignition. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination and check the vent cap. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in San Bernardino for what a cleanout involves.
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 San Bernardino
Chimney repair in San Bernardino is driven by two local realities: the freeze-thaw cycles that crack masonry and tile liners, and the age of the housing stock. Homes built in the 1950s through 1970s often have original clay-tile flues that have absorbed fifty-plus years of heating and cooling. When those tiles crack, the gap exposes the chimney structure to heat and gases that should be venting outside. We handle the full scope of chimney repair in-house, from liner work to crowns to caps, using materials like HeatShield resurfacing and DuraFlex stainless liners. That means when our sweep finds a problem, the same crew can address it. You can read more about our full repair scope on the Chimney Repair page.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks, spalling concrete, or visible gaps between the crown and the flue tile tell you the crown is letting water into the chimney structure.
What it costs in San Bernardino
Chimney crown repair in San Bernardino typically runs $500 to $1,500 depending on whether we’re sealing cracks or rebuilding the crown entirely.
How we do it
We clean the crown surface, fill hairline cracks with a flexible sealant, or form and pour a new concrete crown with a proper drip edge when the old one is beyond sealing.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Flakes of clay tile in the firebox, visible gaps in the flue during a camera inspection, or smoke smell in rooms above the fireplace indicate a liner that’s no longer containing the flue gases.
What it costs in San Bernardino
Chimney liner installation in San Bernardino typically falls between $2,500 and $6,500, with stainless systems like DuraFlex on the higher end and HeatShield resurfacing often lower when the existing liner qualifies.
How we do it
We run a camera through the flue to document the condition, then install a DuraFlex stainless flexible liner sized to the appliance, or apply HeatShield resurfacing to restore a moderately deteriorated clay liner without full replacement.
What Chimney Repair Costs in San Bernardino
| Item | Typical range in San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
How long does chimney repair take in San Bernardino?
Most crown repairs and flashing jobs finish in one visit, typically three to six hours. Liner installation can take one to two days depending on the chimney height and whether we’re pulling an old liner or resurfacing with HeatShield.
Do San Bernardino homes need a permit for chimney repair?
Liner replacement and structural work in San Bernardino generally require a permit through the city’s building department, and we handle the application as part of the job. Simple crown sealing or cap replacement usually does not. Call (855) 382-6159 and we’ll tell you what applies to your specific chimney.
Brands We Service in San Bernardino
We install and service chimney systems built with DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney components. Our trucks carry the common cap sizes, flashing materials, and liner connectors for San Bernardino’s typical chimney configurations, which means we can usually complete a repair on the first trip without ordering parts. See our brands for the full line.
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| Service | Typical range in San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $175 – $350 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $700 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
Two San Bernardino factors push prices higher than nearby cities: the steep foothill terrain in some neighborhoods makes ladder access slower, and older homes often need additional scaffolding or roof work to reach the chimney safely. Every job gets a flat price agreed before any work starts, and nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Bernardino
We cover all San Bernardino ZIP codes and the surrounding foothill communities. Most neighborhoods can be reached within one to two business days for a chimney sweep or dryer vent cleaning, while repair work is scheduled by urgeny and scope.
- North Park
- Arrowhead
- Del Rosa
- Blair Park
- Verdemont
Service Area – Cities Near San Bernardino
Our service area extends through the San Bernardino Valley and surrounding communities. We serve Muscoy, CA to the west, Highland, CA to the east, Loma Linda, CA to the south, and Rialto, CA directly adjacent. If you’re in a nearby city and not sure whether we cover your neighborhood, call (855) 382-6159.
Serving San Bernardino, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino
Most San Bernardino sweeps are scheduled within one to two business days. During the first cold snap in October and November, scheduling tightens, so calling earlier in the fall gets you a faster appointment. Call (855) 382-6159 to check current availability.
Some foothill homeowner associations require approval for exterior changes like cap styles or crown materials, but a standard sweep or liner repair inside the flue rarely triggers HOA review. We can provide the documentation your HOA requests as part of the job.
Yes. We serve 92418, 92423, 92424, and 92427, plus the unincorporated areas around the city. Whether you’re near downtown or up in the foothills, we’ll come out. Free estimates apply across the full San Bernardino service area.
Call (855) 382-6159 for a free estimate on any chimney or dryer vent work in San Bernardino.
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 San Bernardino Customers Say
"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Veronica Flores"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Jodi Brooks"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Marcy Padgett