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 Upland, CA
Chimney repair in Upland usually means one of three things: a cracked crown letting rainwater into the brick, a deteriorated flue liner that’s no longer safe to burn with, or flashing that’s pulled away from the roofline after years of Santa Ana wind. The homes here skew older, especially in the 91786 grid, and a lot of them still have original single-wythe brick flues that were built before modern liner standards existed. Corona Chimney Sweep has served Upland since 2018, and we handle the repair work ourselves rather than cleaning and handing you off to someone else. Call (855) 382-6159 for a free estimate.
Why Upland Homes Are Different
Upland sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, and the dry Santa Ana winds that funnel through the foothills change what chimney work looks like here. Sweeping in Upland is less about heavy creosote from daily wood burning and more about clearing wind-driven debris, bird and rodent nests, and accumulated fire ash from fireplaces that sit idle nine or ten months out of the year. Technicians working the foothill ZIPs regularly find chimney caps packed with palm frond fibers and eucalyptus leaves after a wind event, which chokes draft and sends smoke back into the living room on the first cold night.
The housing stock splits two ways. Upland’s core, mostly 91786, is mid-century ranch and craftsman homes from the 1940s through the 1960s, and a surprising number still have their original brick or block masonry fireplaces. Many of those flues are unlined or have clay tiles that have cracked over six or seven decades of heating and cooling cycles. The foothill ZIPs, 91784 and 91785, lean toward larger 1970s through 1990s two-story homes with manufactured or metal fireboxes and inserts, which bring a different set of repair questions. The dry climate also matters: creosote that does form in Upland bakes hard and glassy rather than staying spongy, and a neglected chimney fire burns hotter here than it would in a humid coastal climate.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Upland Services
Most Upland homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a chimney that hasn’t been swept in years and is now drafting poorly, or a dryer vent that’s clogged and pushing the dryer years past its useful efficiency. Both are fire hazards, and both are things we handle with the same crew.
Chimney Sweep in Upland
A proper sweep in Upland starts with checking what’s actually in the flue, because around here it’s usually not just soot. Wind-driven leaves, twigs, and palm fiber from the foothills pack into chimneys without caps, and nesting rodents and birds add flammable material on top of whatever creosote has built up. We remove all of it, inspect the flue liner and smoke chamber with a camera, and tell you plainly whether the chimney is safe to burn or whether repairs should come first. For a full breakdown of what sweeping includes and what it costs in Upland, see our Chimney Sweep in Upland page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Upland
A clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen, and it’s the most common venting hazard we find in Upland homes alongside chimney issues. Lint accumulates faster here because dry air makes it lighter and more likely to travel farther down the vent before settling. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination using rotary brushes and a HEPA vacuum, and we check the vent termination for blockages like nests that foothill wildlife loves to build. Details on pricing and what the job involves are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Upland 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 Upland
Upland’s older housing stock means a lot of the repair work we do starts with a flue that was built before modern codes required a proper liner. We inspect with a camera before recommending anything, and if the chimney needs work we do it in-house, with materials sourced from professional contractor supply lines rather than big-box substitutes. Our Chimney Repair work covers liner installation, crown repair, flashing, caps, and dampers, and nothing gets recommended without photo evidence you can see for yourself.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or rodents inside the chimney, find nests or leaf debris at the base of the firebox, or smell a fireplace odor on windy Upland days.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney cap installation in Upland typically runs $125 – $250 for a standard galvanized or stainless cap, including installation.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a cap sized to maintain proper draft without blocking it, mechanically fasten it to the flue tile or crown, and check the screen mesh to confirm it keeps animals out while letting smoke out.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
Your existing cap is rusted through, bent from wind or tree impact, missing its screen, or the flue has a new liner with a different diameter.
What it costs in Upland
Replacement generally runs $125 – $250, depending on the flue size and whether the mounting surface needs prep work first.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the flue opening and crown for damage underneath, match a new cap to the flue dimensions, and fasten it securely so Santa Ana gusts do not loosen it.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your flue has cracked clay tiles visible on camera, you have an unlined brick flue that fails an inspection, or you’re converting an older fireplace to a gas insert that needs a correctly sized vent.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney liner installation in Upland typically runs $1,715 – $3,900 for a flexible stainless liner with insulation, sized and installed to your flue.
How we do it
We clean the flue thoroughly, camera-check the entire run, use a DuraFlex flexible stainless system for older or complex configurations, insulate per code, and fire-test before we call the job done.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, dripping around the chimney during rain, or visible rust and separation at the roofline where the flashing meets the brick.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney flashing repair in Upland typically runs $400 – $700, with complex multi-flue or steep-roof situations landing nearer the top of that range.
How we do it
We inspect the existing flashing, pull the damaged sections, install new step and counter flashing, seal with professional-grade roof mastic, and verify the seam against the brick is watertight.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The mortar crown on top of the chimney has visible cracks, spalling, or a hole around the flue tile where water is getting into the brick.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney crown repair in Upland typically runs $500 – $650 for a full crown rebuild, including sealing and a proper drip edge.
How we do it
We chip out the deteriorated crown, form a new one with a wash that slopes away from the flue, pour using a crown mortar designed for thermal movement, and seal the bond between crown and flue tile.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Upland
| Item | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $125 – $250 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $125 – $250 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,715 – $3,900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $650 |
Prices in Upland run higher on the foothill side when roof access is steeper or the chimney is a two-story climb, and lower on simple single-story ranches with easy ladder access. We give a flat price before any work starts, and nothing gets recommended unless the camera shows why.
How do I know if my Upland chimney needs a new liner or just cleaning?
The only honest way to know is a camera inspection. Cracked clay tiles, missing mortar joints between tiles, or an unlined brick flue are all liner jobs; a clean flue with intact tiles is only a sweep. We show you the video either way.
Can you repair my chimney the same day you find the problem?
Some repairs, like a cap replacement or flashing patch, can often be done same day. Liner installation and full crown rebuilds take longer and are scheduled as a dedicated job with a fixed price. We’ll tell you exactly what’s needed before anything is booked.
Brands We Service in Upland
We install and service materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney, the same professional lines stocked by contractor supply houses. That matters in Upland where older flues need a liner system that actually fits the existing chase. Parts arrive faster because we source from professional distribution, not retail shelves. See our brands for details.
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| Service | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $149 – $190 |
| Chimney cap installation | $125 – $250 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $125 – $250 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,715 – $3,900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $650 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $145 – $185 |
In Upland, the main price drivers are roof pitch and chimney height on the foothill properties, plus the condition of the existing flue when relining is on the table. Every quote is a flat price agreed before we start, so you know the number before any work begins.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Upland
We cover the full Upland grid from the older ranch neighborhoods in 91786 up through the foothill communities in 91784 and 91785. We typically route to Upland within a week, and urgent repair jobs are prioritized by need rather than distance.
- Historic downtown Upland (91786)
- North Upland foothills (91784)
- Western Upland along the Claremont border (91785)
- Upland neighborhoods east of Euclid (91786)
- San Antonio Heights corridor (91784)
Service Area – Cities Near Upland
Corona Chimney Sweep serves Upland and the surrounding foothill and valley cities. If you’re nearby, we also work regularly in San Antonio Heights, CA, Claremont, CA, Montclair, CA, and Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Response time across the area runs about a week for scheduled work.
Serving Upland, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Upland 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 Upland
Yes. We serve the full Upland area including 91784, 91785, and 91786. The foothill properties take a little longer to access because of the grade and roof pitch, but there’s no surcharge for being on the hillside.
Depends on how much you burn. Fireplaces here sit idle most of the year, but debris from Santa Ana winds and wildlife nesting still plug flues. We recommend an annual inspection even if you only burn ten nights a winter, because a wind-packed chimney is just as dangerous as a creosote-heavy one.
Have it inspected before you light anything. If animals have nested in there or the flue has cracked since the last burn, a fire can push smoke and sparks into places you don’t want them. We’ll camera-check the flue, tell you what we see, and give you a flat price to fix whatever needs fixing. Call (855) 382-6159 for a free estimate.
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 Upland 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