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 usually starts with a cracked clay tile liner or a crown that’s been letting water in for a decade. Homes here, mostly single-story ranch houses and cabins built between the 1950s and 1970s, often still run their original masonry fireplaces, and the semi-arid heat followed by occasional freezing nights does real damage over time. We handle repairs, relining, and full structural work from the same team that sweeps and inspects. Call (833) 467-7685 when you’re ready to find out what’s actually going on up there.
Why Mentone Homes Are Different
Mentone sits at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, tucked against the Crafton Hills and the edge of the national forest. The homes we work on are overwhelmingly single-story ranch builds and older cabins from the 1950s through the 1970s. Many still have their original masonry fireplaces and clay tile liners. What’s distinctive is how many have been retrofitted for wood burning as a backup heat source. Homeowners here burn softwood, often from the surrounding trees, and softwood produces a heavier, stickier creosote than hardwood. It builds up fast in a flue, especially during cold snaps when fires run for hours at a stretch. Add in Santa Ana winds and fire season depositing ash and fine soot, and a chimney in Mentone can go from fine to hazardous in a single season. The dry climate cracks masonry slowly, and those occasional freezing nights in winter widen hairline fractures into channels that let water in. On the older east side of Mentone, original clay tile liners often show hairline cracks from decades of expansion and contraction. A routine cleaning can reveal that, but most homeowners have never had their flue inspected that closely.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Mentone Services
Most calls we get from Mentone involve either a fireplace that hasn’t been swept in years or a dryer vent nobody realized runs through a wall or roof space packed with lint. Both are fire-safety services, and both are handled by the same trained team.
Chimney Sweep in Mentone
A sweep in Mentone involves removing creosote, soot, and often debris from the flue before we run a camera inspection to check the condition of the clay tile liner. The softwood burned in local fireplaces produces a thicker creosote than what we see in coastal cities, so we account for that when we scope the job. We’ll show you what we found and let you know if a deeper repair is needed or if the flue is still sound. Our full Chimney Sweep in Mentone page covers what happens during the visit and how to prepare.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone
Dryer vents here move a lot of lint, especially in older ranch homes where the vent run is long or bends several times before it exits. Lint accumulation is the leading cause of dryer fires according to the NFPA, and Mentone’s large lots with mature trees mean more lint, dust, and occasional nesting material making it into the duct. We treat this as a standalone service, not an add-on to a fireplace cleaning. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone for how we clean and inspect the full run.
Chimney Repair in Mentone
Chimney repair in Mentone comes down to one recurring pattern: a 50- or 60-year-old masonry chimney that has never had its crown sealed, its flashing checked, or its liner evaluated. The original clay tiles crack, water gets in, the firebox grinds through its mortar, and by the time we’re called, the repair is structural rather than cosmetic. What we see often on the east side of town is hairline cracking in the original clay tile liner, something a camera inspection during a sweep reveals plainly. Our Chimney Repair service covers everything from component swaps to full relining, and we do the work ourselves rather than handing you off to a contractor.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Water stains on the firebox floor, birds or debris inside the flue, or a visible rusted or missing cap at the top of the chimney mean it’s time for a new one.
What it costs in Mentone
A chimney cap installation here typically runs between $385 and $600, with the variation coming from flue size and whether we need a custom fit for an older, non-standard opening.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, install a stainless steel cap sized to lock on securely, and seal the joint so rain and embers stay out without restricting draft.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Spalling flue tiles, visible cracks in the clay liner during a camera inspection, or exhaust smells in the living space when the fireplace is in use all point to liner failure.
What it costs in Mentone
A full chimney liner installation in Mentone ranges from $3,800 to $6,100 depending on flue length, roof accessibility, and whether we’re working with rigid or flexible systems.
How we do it
We remove or bypass the failing clay tile, size a DuraFlex stainless liner to the flue, insulate it properly, and connect it to the firebox and crown so combustion gases exit safely.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Mentone
| Item | Typical range in Mentone |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $385 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,800 – $6,100 |
| Chimney crown repair | $900 – $1,700 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can I patch it?
If the cracks are hairline and contained, sometimes a patch holds. If the liner is spalling or cracked through multiple flue tiles, patching just delays a bigger failure. We’ll show you the camera footage before recommending anything.
What actually happens if I skip a chimney repair?
Water enters through cracked masonry or a failed crown, freezes on cold nights, and expands the damage. Combustion gases can leak through cracked liners into the home. Call (833) 467-7685 for an honest assessment.
Brands We Service in Mentone
We install and service our brands of stainless liners, caps, and dampers on Mentone chimneys, including DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, and Gelco caps. Parts are stocked at our Ontario shop, so most Mentone jobs don’t wait on shipping.
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| Service | Typical range in Mentone |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $185 – $420 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney cap installation | $385 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $420 – $680 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,800 – $6,100 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $420 – $980 |
| Chimney crown repair | $900 – $1,700 |
What moves the price in Mentone is access: steep pitches on older rooflines, chimney height on ranch homes with low eaves, and whether we’re working around mature tree growth. You’ll get a flat price agreed on before we start, after a camera inspection and written scope of work.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Mentone
We work throughout the 92359 ZIP code and the surrounding Mentone area, from the older ranch streets east of Downtown to the hill-adjacent properties near the Crafton Hills. Response time for most Mentone jobs is within two weeks, and sooner when we’re already scheduled in Redlands or Yucaipa for the week.
- Downtown Mentone
- East Mentone
- Crafton Hills base
- Mentone Ranch tracts
- West Mentone
Service Area – Cities Near Mentone
We regularly serve Mentone and the surrounding foothill communities. From the ranch homes in Redlands, CA to the mountain-adjacent streets in Yucaipa, CA, the housing stock and chimney profiles are similar. We also take calls from Highland, CA and Calimesa, CA when homeowners need a sweep, dryer vent cleaning, or repair work.
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 Mentone customers get a service window within two weeks, and we batch trips with nearby jobs in Redlands and Yucaipa to keep scheduling flexible. Emergency repairs, like a visibly missing cap right before rain, get priority. Call (833) 467-7685 to see what’s available.
Most component repairs, caps, liners, and crown work don’t require a permit, and the county treats them as routine maintenance. Full teardown and rebuild of the chimney structure may require one, and we’ll tell you upfront if that applies after we inspect.
Yes. We work with landlords and property managers on documented chimney sweeps, dryer vent cleaning, and repair work across multiple units. Each job gets a written report with camera stills, which helps with tenant turnover and safety records.
If you have a fireplace in Mentone that hasn’t been opened in years, or a dryer vent that’s never been touched, start with a call. We’ll inspect, show you the evidence, and give you a flat price before any work begins. Call (833) 467-7685 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 Mentone Customers Say
"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
- Adriana Morales"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
- Tara Novak"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."
- Eric Tran