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 Pomona, CA
Chimney repair in Pomona usually comes down to one of two things: a clay-tile flue that cracked after decades of hot fires, or mortar that Santa Ana wind and dry heat have slowly eaten away. Ontario Chimney has served Pomona since 2014, and we handle the full scope: sweep, inspection, repair, relining, caps, crowns, and flashing. If you’re seeing spalling brick, water stains near the hearth, or a fire that smokes back into the room on windy nights, call (833) 467-7685 and we’ll tell you what we found, show you the evidence, and give you options.
Why Pomona Homes Are Different
Pomona sits in the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley, where hot, dry summers harden creosote into a glaze that a standard brush can’t always break through. Then the Santa Ana winds arrive in fall, driving embers through neighborhoods full of 1920s-1950s California bungalows, Spanish Revival houses, and post-war tract homes. Many of those older chimneys are original masonry with clay-tile flues that were never designed for sixty or seventy years of temperature swings. The exterior stucco hides mortar deterioration until a hot fire exposes it. Technicians here regularly find 1940s clay tiles cracked in patterns that match decades of Santa Ana-driven thermal shock, damage that’s invisible from the hearth and often missed by generalists who sweep and leave. Newer infill in 91767 and 91768, by contrast, often has prefabricated metal fireplaces that need entirely different brush and inspection protocols.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Pomona Services
Two services generate most of our Pomona calls: chimney sweeping for the older masonry homes that burn wood all winter, and dryer vent cleaning for every home regardless of fireplace type. Both are fire-safety work first.
Chimney Sweep in Pomona
A chimney sweep in Pomona means more than running a brush. In the bungalows and Spanish Revival homes that dominate ZIPs 91766 through 91768, we’re looking for glazed creosote from the long dry season, cracked clay tiles, and mortar that’s turned to sand. We sweep, inspect, and show you photos of the flue before and after. If you’ve just bought a 1930s or 1940s home and don’t know when the chimney was last cleaned, start here. Full details on Chimney Sweep in Pomona.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pomona
Dryer vents are a leading cause of house fires, and Pomona’s dry air makes lint exceptionally flammable. We clean dryer vents as a standalone fire-safety service, not as a throwaway add-on, because a clogged vent forces your dryer to run longer and pushes lint into places it should never reach. Homes in older Pomona neighborhoods often have long, convoluted vent runs through crawlspaces or attics, which collect lint faster than short wall vents. Full details on Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pomona.
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 Pomona
Chimney repair in Pomona follows a pattern we’ve seen since 2014: a homeowner lights the first fire of winter, the Santa Anas are blowing, and suddenly there’s smoke in the living room or water on the mantel. What we usually find is a clay-tile flue cracked by decades of hot fires and dry-season temperature swings, or a crown and flashing that have failed under Pomona’s long, rainless summers and gusty fall winds. The good news is that most of this is repairable without tearing out the chimney. Chimney Repair is our primary service line, and we handle everything from a single cracked tile to a full reline, cap installation, and structural crown work.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight or feel rain through the flue, birds are nesting in the chimney, or embers escape the top during Santa Ana wind events.
What it costs in Pomona
Chimney cap installation in Pomona typically runs $250 – $500 depending on flue size and cap type.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless steel cap from Gelco or Famco, secure it to the crown, and seal all fasteners against Pomona’s dry-heat expansion cycles.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your chimney has no liner, the existing clay tiles are cracked or spalling, or smoke and carbon monoxide are seeping through the masonry.
What it costs in Pomona
Chimney liner installation in Pomona typically runs $2,000 – $4,500 for a standard single-story home, depending on flue height and diameter.
How we do it
We run a video inspection to document the damage, then install a DuraFlex stainless steel liner sized to your appliance, insulated where Pomona’s wide temperature swings demand it.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall around the hearth, or visible gaps where the chimney meets the roofline.
What it costs in Pomona
Chimney flashing repair in Pomona typically runs $300 – $800, higher if the old flashing has rusted through and new step flashing must be fabricated.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, cut back the damaged mortar, install new step and counter flashing sealed with high-temperature sealant, and test with water before we leave.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown is cracked, crumbling, or missing in spots, letting water run down the outside of the flue and into the masonry.
What it costs in Pomona
Chimney crown repair in Pomona typically runs $400 – $900, depending on whether we’re patching minor cracks or rebuilding the entire crown with a proper overhang.
How we do it
We chip out the loose concrete, form a new crown with the correct slope away from the flue, and seal it for Pomona’s dry-season expansion and contraction cycles.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Pomona
| Item | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 – $4,500 |
Can you repair a chimney without tearing it down?
In most Pomona homes, yes. Cracked clay tiles can be addressed with a DuraFlex reline or HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, both of which restore the flue without demolishing the masonry. Full teardown is rare and usually only needed after a chimney fire or severe structural failure.
Do Pomona permits require chimney inspections before a sale?
Pomona does not mandate a chimney inspection for every home sale, but many buyers in the 1920s-1950s bungalow market write one into the offer. A video inspection before listing will document flue condition so there are no surprises during escrow.
Brands We Service in Pomona
We install and service DuraFlex stainless steel liners, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, and components from Gelco, Famco, Copperfield, and Olympia Chimney. Parts are stocked in our Ontario warehouse, so most Pomona repairs start within a few days. See our brands for the full list and why we don’t use hardware-store substitutes.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Pomona, CA
| Service | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $189 – $289 |
| Chimney sweep (with video inspection) | $249 – $349 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $179 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 – $4,500 |
What pushes price up in Pomona is usually access: steep roofs on Spanish Revival homes, offset flues that need a flexible DuraFlex liner instead of rigid pipe, and decades of deferred maintenance that reveal hidden damage once we get eyes inside. We quote a flat price before any work begins, so the number we agree on is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pomona
We work across all four Pomona ZIP codes: 91766, 91767, 91768, and 91769 (where applicable). Most appointments are scheduled within one week, and we batch jobs by neighborhood to keep drive time short.
- Lincoln Park
- Phillips Ranch
- Ganesha Hills
- Westmont
- North Pomona
Service Area – Cities Near Pomona
Ontario Chimney also serves homeowners in La Verne, CA, Walnut, CA, Covina, CA, and Claremont, CA. If you’re just outside Pomona city limits or managing a rental property across several of these cities, we can schedule multiple units in a single visit.
Serving Pomona, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pomona 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 Pomona
We schedule Pomona appointments within one week in most cases. During fall, before Santa Ana season peaks, we recommend booking two to three weeks ahead, especially if you want a sweep and inspection before the first winter fire.
Some planned communities in Phillips Ranch and newer infill developments have architectural guidelines that govern visible exterior work like caps and crowns. We’ll provide the specifications your HOA needs, and in most cases the work proceeds without a formal review since it’s a maintenance repair, not a remodel.
Yes. Pomona has a large stock of duplexes and small apartment buildings, and we regularly sweep and inspect multiple flues per property in one visit. Landlords and property managers get written documentation for each unit, which is useful for insurance and tenant records.
If you’re ready to find out what’s actually going on in your chimney, call (833) 467-7685 for a free estimate. Ontario Chimney has served Pomona since 2014, and we’ll show you the evidence before we recommend anything.
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 Pomona 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