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 East Los Angeles, CA
Chimney repair in East Los Angeles is driven by one fact more than any other: nearly every home here was built between 1920 and 1940, and those original clay flue tiles have spent decades absorbing seismic jolts, winter rain, and coastal moisture. We see the results in cracked flue liners, spalling tile, and stucco stacks with hairline fractures that let water in. Ontario Chimney has served East Los Angeles since 2014, and we handle the full scope from sweep to structural repair, so you’re not juggling a cleaner and a contractor. Call (833) 467-7685 to schedule an inspection.
Why East Los Angeles Homes Are Different
East Los Angeles’s 1920s to 1940s Spanish Colonial and Craftsman bungalows in ZIP 90022 were built with narrow, tile-lined masonry fireplaces designed for occasional ambiance, not heavy heating. That single detail changes what chimney cleaning means here. In colder, wood-burning cities, sweeps spend their time chipping out thick creosote. Ours spend more time removing nesting debris from starlings and sparrows, clearing soot glaze left by gas log conversions, and documenting tile spalling caused by decades of minor earthquakes and moisture wicking through the masonry.
The climate compounds the problem. Warm, dry summers mean fireplaces sit idle for months. Mild, damp winters bring rain and the marine layer that rolls in off the coast. Uncapped or damaged chimneys absorb that moisture into the flue tiles, and when the thermal swings of a Santa Ana wind day hit, the tiles crack a little more. What we often find is that a routine cleaning in East Los Angeles turns into a real inspection of flue tile integrity, because the visible soot is rarely the actual problem.
Many 90022 chimneys also feature exterior stucco-clad stacks. Those stacks develop hairline cracks from the region’s seismic jolts and temperature swings. Water gets into the cracks, mixes with soot inside the flue, and forms a corrosive slurry that eats at mortar joints from within. A homeowner who only ever sees the stucco from the street has no idea it’s happening. We do, because we look for it on every East Los Angeles job.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main East Los Angeles Services
Most East Los Angeles homeowners call us for two things: a chimney sweep they can trust to actually look at the flue, not just brush it, and dryer vent cleaning they’ve been putting off. Both are here, with their own dedicated pages.
Chimney Sweep in East Los Angeles
A chimney sweep here isn’t a quick brush-through. Because of the narrow, tile-lined flues common to East Los Angeles’s older bungalows, our sweeps pay close attention to what comes out: nesting material, soot glaze from gas log sets, and fine tile grit that signals spalling deeper in the flue. Mild winters mean less creosote, so we adjust our process for the local conditions rather than treating every chimney like a wood-stove flue in the mountains. If you’re noticing an odor from the fireplace on damp mornings, or you haven’t had the chimney looked at since buying the house, read the full breakdown at Chimney Sweep in East Los Angeles.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in East Los Angeles
Dryer vents are a leading cause of house fires, and in East Los Angeles’s older homes, the vent runs are often longer than code would allow today, with more bends and more places for lint to pack in. That was how they built them in the 1930s and 1940s, and it’s a real fire load. We clean dryer vents as a standalone service, not a throwaway add-on to a chimney visit. If your dryer has been taking longer to finish a load, or you can’t remember the last time anyone looked at the duct, see Dryer Vent Cleaning in East Los Angeles.
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 East Los Angeles
Chimney repair in East Los Angeles usually starts with a cracked flue tile. The 1920s to 1940s housing stock in ZIP 90022 was built with original clay flue tiles, and after decades of minor earthquakes, thermal swings, and winter rain getting through hairline stucco cracks, those tiles are often cracked, misaligned, or spalling. When that happens, the chimney can no longer safely contain combustion gases, and water intrusion accelerates the damage. Chimney Repair is the service that addresses these structural issues, and East Los Angeles homes give us a steady supply of them. The good news is that many repairs are less invasive than homeowners fear, especially now that ceramic resurfacing can often restore a flue without a full tear-out.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or animals in the flue, you see rust flakes or staining around the chimney crown, or rain has been coming down the chimney during storms.
What it costs in East Los Angeles
A chimney cap installation in East Los Angeles typically runs $150 to $800 depending on the flue size and the cap material, with custom multi-flue covers on the higher end.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, recommend a cap that fits the existing crown condition, and secure it with mechanical fasteners rated for the coastal wind gusts that hit the 90022 corridor.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your sweep shows you cracked or spalling tiles inside the flue, you smell smoke in rooms adjacent to the chimney, or a level 2 camera inspection finds gaps between tile sections.
What it costs in East Los Angeles
Chimney liner installation in East Los Angeles typically runs $3,000 to $7,000 depending on the chimney height, flue size, and whether the existing liner must be broken out first.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection to document the condition, specify a DuraFlex flexible liner sized for the existing flue, and install it from the top with a code-compliant connection at the appliance.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, the flashing is pulling away from the roofline, or previous patches with roofing tar have cracked.
What it costs in East Los Angeles
Chimney flashing repair in East Los Angeles typically runs $750 to $2,300 depending on access, roof pitch, and whether the existing flashing must be removed or can be resealed.
How we do it
We strip the failed flashing, inspect the chimney junction for hidden water damage, and install new step and counter flashing that laps correctly with the existing roofline.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of the chimney has visible cracks, pieces are missing, or water pools on the crown after rain instead of running off.
What it costs in East Los Angeles
Chimney crown repair in East Los Angeles typically runs $600 to $1,800 depending on the crown size and whether it needs a full rebuild with a proper drip edge.
How we do it
We remove the deteriorated surface, build form work for the correct overhang and slope, and pour a new crown with a drip edge that sheds water away from the masonry.
What Chimney Repair Costs in East Los Angeles
| Item | Typical range in East Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $750 – $2,300 |
How long does a chimney repair take in East Los Angeles?
Most flashing repairs and crown rebuilds are finished in a single day. A full liner installation typically runs three to five days, depending on whether we’re breaking out the old tiles and how much scaffolding the roof access requires.
Do I need a permit for chimney repair in East Los Angeles?
Most structural chimney repairs in East Los Angeles do require a permit through LA County or the City of Los Angeles building department, depending on jurisdiction. We’ll tell you what the specific job needs and handle the paperwork when it’s part of our scope. Call (833) 467-7685 for a straight answer on your chimney.
Brands We Service in East Los Angeles
We work with a curated set of professional-grade materials: DuraFlex for flexible liner systems, HeatShield for ceramic flue resurfacing, and Copperfield-sourced components for caps and dampers. Parts are stocked locally, which keeps most East Los Angeles repairs on a one-week schedule. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in East Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $200 – $450 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $130 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $750 – $2,300 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,000 – $7,000 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $650 |
The two things that push prices up in East Los Angeles are roof access on steep stucco bungalow roofs and the condition of original 1930s clay tiles, which often adds break-out time to a liner job. We quote a flat price before the work starts, after a camera inspection, so nothing changes on you mid-job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in East Los Angeles
We run most calls across ZIP 90022 and the surrounding East Los Angeles neighborhoods. Response time is typically within a week for sweeps and inspections, with repair scheduling dependent on the scope. Some of the neighborhoods we serve regularly include:
- Belvedere
- City Terrace
- Eastmont
- Maravilla
- Saybrook Park
Service Area – Cities Near East Los Angeles
We also work the neighborhoods directly bordering East Los Angeles, including Boyle Heights, CA to the west, Commerce, CA to the southwest, Montebello, CA to the southeast, and South San Gabriel, CA to the northeast. Same crews, same flat-price policy, and the same camera-backed inspection standard across the whole service area.
Serving East Los Angeles, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the East Los Angeles 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 East Los Angeles
Most sweeps and inspections in East Los Angeles are scheduled within a week. Repairs depend on the scope and what the camera finds, but we’ll give you a concrete date when we book, not a window that shifts later.
Most East Los Angeles homes are not in historic districts with architectural review, but some blocks have local design guidelines that affect exterior work like chimney cap style or stucco repair. We’ll check the specifics for your address before any exterior work starts.
Yes. Landlords and property managers across East Los Angeles use us for multi-unit chimney and dryer vent service, mostly because they get a documented camera report for each unit and one company handling the repair if the sweep finds a problem. Call (833) 467-7685 to set up a property-wide inspection.
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 East Los Angeles 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