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 Long Beach, CA
Chimney repair in Long Beach is driven more by salt air and fog than by winter cold. Homes in ZIPs 90802, 90803, and 90804 sit close enough to the ocean that marine-layer moisture corrodes caps, dampers, and mortar year-round, while chimneys in 90801 and inland neighborhoods often hide years of deferred maintenance behind stucco walls. Ontario Chimney has served Long Beach since 2014, handling everything from a rusted cap replacement to full flue relining. Call (833) 467-7685 when you need an honest look at what your chimney actually needs.
Why Long Beach Homes Are Different
Long Beach blends 1920s-40s bungalows and Spanish-style stucco homes in neighborhoods like Belmont Shore, Bluff Park, and the Peninsula with mid-century and post-war tract housing further inland. Many of the older central and coastal homes still have their original clay-tile or brick masonry chimneys, built before modern liners were standard, and those flues have been living in damp, salty air for eighty years or more. The marine layer rolls in most nights, leaving fog, condensation, and salt spray on every exposed metal surface. Caps rust through, damper hardware seizes, mortar erodes, and because Long Beach rarely gets truly cold, nobody notices until they light a fire and smoke rolls back into the living room or a home inspection flags the chimney. We see the same pattern near the shore: unused flues packed with bird and raccoon nests, rust-thinned caps, and mortar joints that crumble under a thumb. The job here is inspection and repair as much as it is sweeping.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Long Beach Services
Most Long Beach homeowners call us first for one of two things: a chimney sweep before they use a fireplace that has sat dormant for years, or a dryer vent cleaning after they realize how much lint has built up behind the wall. Both are fire-safety work, and both suffer from the same Long Beach problem: deferred maintenance hiding real hazards.
Chimney Sweep in Long Beach
A sweep in Long Beach often turns up more than creosote. Flues near the coast accumulate salt-deposited corrosion and debris from nests built during long stretches of non-use, and a fireplace that has not been lit in years can have blockages the homeowner never suspected. We remove the buildup, inspect the flue with a camera, and give you a straight answer on whether the chimney is safe to use or needs repair work. See Chimney Sweep in Long Beach for typical pricing and what the job involves.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Long Beach
Dryer vents are a leading cause of house fires, according to NFPA data, and Long Beach homes with long vent runs through attics or under slab foundations accumulate lint faster than short, straight runs. We treat dryer vent cleaning as a standalone fire-safety service, not a throwaway add-on, using the same camera inspection standards we apply to chimneys. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Long Beach for details on what we check and why an annual cleaning matters here.
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 Long Beach
Chimney repair in Long Beach usually starts with rust and ends with masonry. The coastal marine layer keeps caps, dampers, and flashing damp for months at a time, and salt spray accelerates corrosion on every metal component. Older homes in 90803 and 90804 frequently have original clay-tile flues with no modern liner, and after decades of salt air and fog, that tile cracks and spalls from the inside. Our Chimney Repair service covers the full scope from a single rusted cap to a complete flue relining, with the same trained technicians handling the whole job. We document everything with camera footage so you can see exactly what we found and decide with evidence in front of you.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see rust stains streaking down the chimney exterior, find water in the firebox after heavy fog or rain, or can see daylight where a cap should be.
What it costs in Long Beach
Chimney cap installation in Long Beach typically runs $180 to $340 depending on flue size and access.
How we do it
We measure the flue, install a stainless steel or galvanized cap sized to the existing crown, and secure it with mechanical fasteners that hold up to ocean wind.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, the mesh screen has holes large enough for birds or raccoons, or a home inspection flagged it as end-of-life.
What it costs in Long Beach
Replacement runs $190 to $380 in Long Beach; near the shore where salt air is worst we recommend stainless steel over galvanized.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the crown beneath for damage, and install a replacement using Famco or Gelco components specified by chimney professionals.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your home has an original clay-tile flue with visible cracks, you see chunks of tile in the firebox, or smoke does not draft properly despite a clean flue.
What it costs in Long Beach
Liner installation in Long Beach typically falls between $2,500 and $5,000 depending on flue height and whether we are restoring or fully replacing the liner.
How we do it
We size the existing flue, install a DuraFlex flexible stainless steel liner system that navigates offset flues rigid liners cannot, and secure it top and bottom.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall in the attic, or the flashing has pulled away from the roofline.
What it costs in Long Beach
Flashing repair in Long Beach generally ranges $350 to $700 depending on roof pitch and whether we need to cut back shingles.
How we do it
We remove old flashing, inspect the roof deck beneath, and install new step, counter, and apron flashing sealed with marine-grade sealant.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown is cracked, spalling, or missing pieces and you see water entering the chimney chase from above.
What it costs in Long Beach
Crown repair in Long Beach runs $400 to $900 for resurfacing and sealing; a full recast costs more.
How we do it
We grind down the damaged surface, apply a new concrete crown with proper overhang and drip edge, and seal it so it sheds water instead of absorbing it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Long Beach
| Item | Typical range in Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $190 – $380 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $900 |
Homes near the coast in 90802 and 90803 tend to fall on the higher end because salt-corrosion damage often extends beyond the visible component. You get a flat-price quote before we book the truck, not an estimate that grows by the hour.
Do I really need a new liner, or can the old one wait?
Many Long Beach liners with minor surface damage can wait, and HeatShield ceramic resurfacing often restores a cracked flue without a full tear-out. We will show you the camera footage so you can see the actual condition before deciding. Call (833) 467-7685 for a free estimate.
How often should I have my chimney inspected for salt damage?
In Long Beach, annual inspection is worth it for older masonry chimneys near the coast. Cap and crown components corrode faster here than inland, and catching that early keeps repair costs down. Call (833) 467-7685 to schedule.
Brands We Service in Long Beach
We install and service DuraFlex stainless steel liner systems, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, and components from Gelco and Famco, sourced through Copperfield and Olympia Chimney, the two largest professional chimney supply distributors in the trade. Parts are stocked locally, and most Long Beach jobs are scheduled within the week. See our brands for what we carry.
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| Service | Typical range in Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $190 – $380 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $700 |
Prices in Long Beach push higher when a coastal home needs stainless steel instead of galvanized components, when roof access requires extra safety rigging, or when deferred rust damage means a simple part replacement becomes a full assembly job. Every quote is flat-priced before we book the truck, and we document what we found so you are never paying blind.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Long Beach
We work across Long Beach from the Peninsula to the inland stretches of 90801 and 90808, including older stucco and bungalow stock that needs the most thorough inspections. Most chimney and dryer vent jobs in the city can be scheduled within a week.
- Belmont Shore
- Bluff Park
- The Peninsula
- Naples
- East Long Beach
Service Area – Cities Near Long Beach
Our Long Beach crews also cover the surrounding communities, including Signal Hill, CA, Lakewood, CA, Carson, CA, and West Carson, CA. If you are just outside these areas, call (833) 467-7685 and we will confirm coverage.
Serving Long Beach, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Long 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 Long Beach
We schedule most Long Beach chimney and dryer vent jobs within five to seven business days, with earlier slots sometimes available. Coastal neighborhoods in 90802 and 90803 are on our regular route each week. Call (833) 467-7685 for current availability.
Most chimney cap, crown, flashing, and liner work does not require a city permit, but structural masonry rebuilding projects can. We will tell you during the inspection whether your specific job falls under Long Beach permit requirements, and most of our work proceeds without one.
Yes, and we are familiar with how HOAs in neighborhoods like Belmont Shore and the Peninsula handle exterior chimney work. We provide photo documentation and written scope details that make HOA approval straightforward for homeowners and property managers. Call (833) 467-7685 to start.
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 Long Beach Customers Say
"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
— Sarah Sullivan"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