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 Yucaipa, CA
Chimney repair in Yucaipa usually means dealing with a flue that has been working harder than most. Homes here range from mid-century ranch houses with original masonry fireplaces to foothill properties with freestanding wood stoves, and the common thread is real, sustained wood burning every winter. Ontario Chimney has served Yucaipa since 2014, and the repair calls we take here are more often about cracked crowns, rusted dampers, and creosote-damaged flues than simple wear and tear. If you need an honest assessment before burning season, call (833) 467-7685.
Why Yucaipa Homes Are Different
Yucaipa sits right at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, where the elevation gives us cool nights from November through March and warm, dry summers that bake chimney masonry. That climate means chimneys here go through a real heating season, not the occasional decorative fire you see in the flatlands. Many homes in the older valley subdivisions and up toward Oak Glen are mid-century to 1970s ranch houses with original clay tile liners, plus a good number of freestanding wood stoves and fireplace inserts in the rural-interface lots. Homeowners in Yucaipa burn a lot of local oak, pine, and eucalyptus. Oak burns hot and long. Pine and eucalyptus lay down creosote fast, especially when the wood is not fully seasoned. That combination produces hard, glossy third-degree creosote more quickly than most people expect, often in flues that were swept only a year earlier. Hot, dry Santa Ana wind periods add another layer: chimney sparks are a genuine concern in a high-fire-risk zone, and a cracked spark arrestor or missing cap is not a cosmetic issue here.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Yucaipa Services
Most Yucaipa homeowners call us for one of two things: routine chimney sweeping before the heating season, or dryer vent cleaning because the vent has not been touched in years. Both are fire-safety maintenance, and both get scheduled heavily in the fall.
Chimney Sweep in Yucaipa
A proper sweep in Yucaipa means removing creosote and soot from the full flue, checking the smoke chamber and damper, and documenting what we find. Because so many homes here burn oak and pine, we often find more buildup than the homeowner expects. In foothill properties with wood stoves, the connector pipe and the flue both need attention. We recommend a fall sweep before the first cold snap, and in some cases a mid-season check if burning is heavy. Chimney Sweep in Yucaipa has the full scope and local pricing.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Yucaipa
Dryer vents in Yucaipa run through attics and crawl spaces that get extremely hot in summer, which dries out lint and makes it even more flammable. The NFPA identifies dryers as a leading cause of home fires, and a clogged vent is the usual culprit. We clean the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior termination, check the transition hose, and confirm proper airflow. This is a standalone fire-safety service, not an add-on. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Yucaipa covers what we do and what it costs.
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 Yucaipa
Chimney repair in Yucaipa is usually the difference between a fireplace you can safely use and one that has quietly become a liability. Clay tile liners from the 1960s and 1970s crack under decades of heating and cooling, crowns erode from sun and rain, and dampers rust in place. When a liner is cracked or missing sections, flue gases and heat can reach the surrounding masonry or framing, and that is a fire risk no one wants in a high-fire-risk zone. We handle everything from caps and flashing to full liner replacement, using materials like DuraFlex stainless steel and HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, so the repair matches what the industry actually specifies. Our Chimney Repair service line covers the full scope, from a failed crown to a reline.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You’re missing a cap, the existing cap is rusted or warped, or you’ve had birds or rain come down the flue.
What it costs in Yucaipa
A new chimney cap in Yucaipa typically runs $180 to $460 installed, depending on the flue size and whether it is a standard or custom-mesh spark arrestor.
How we do it
We measure the flue, mount a copper or stainless steel cap to the crown with mechanical fasteners, and verify the mesh meets spark-arrest standards for our fire zone.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your clay tile liner is cracked or spalling, you see tile pieces in the firebox, or you’re switching to a wood stove or insert that requires a properly sized stainless steel liner.
What it costs in Yucaipa
A chimney liner installation in Yucaipa generally falls between $1,500 and $3,000, with the variable being flue length and whether we use a standard rigid or DuraFlex flexible system for offset flues.
How we do it
We size the liner to the flue and the appliance, connect it properly at both ends, insulate where required, and test the draft before we leave.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You have water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, or you can see the flashing pulling away from the roofline.
What it costs in Yucaipa
Chimney flashing repair in Yucaipa is typically $400 to $900, depending on how much of the existing flashing is reusable and whether we need to cut new step flashing or just reseal.
How we do it
We remove the old sealant, inspect and replace the flashing sections that failed, install proper step and counter flashing as needed, and seal the joint with high-grade roofing sealant.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of your chimney is cracked, chipped, or spalling, letting water seep into the masonry below.
What it costs in Yucaipa
Chimney crown repair in Yucaipa typically runs $250 to $700, depending on whether we can patch and reseal or need to form and pour a new crown.
How we do it
We clean and prep the crown surface, fill cracks with a flexible, weather-resistant sealant, and either recoat or repour the crown so water runs off instead of soaking in.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Yucaipa
| Item | Typical range in Yucaipa |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $460 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $700 |
How often should a chimney be inspected in Yucaipa?
Once a year, before burning season. Yucaipa’s oak and pine make creosote build faster than most homeowners expect, and fire-season restrictions make a fall inspection the practical window.
Do I really need a new liner, or can it be resurfaced?
If the clay tile liner is cracked but the flue is structurally sound, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing can restore it without a tear-out. We will show you the camera footage so the call is yours.
Brands We Service in Yucaipa
We install and repair components from brands the trade actually specifies, including Famco dampers and caps, Copperfield and Olympia Chimney supplies, DuraFlex stainless steel liners, and HeatShield resurfacing systems. We keep common Yucaipa parts on the truck, so most cap and damper repairs happen in one trip. See our brands for a full rundown.
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| Service | Typical range in Yucaipa |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweeping | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney inspection | $150 – $400 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $100 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $460 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $700 |
What pushes price up in Yucaipa is usually flue length. Foothill and Oak Glen-edge chimneys tend to run taller, which adds scaffolding time and liner material, and wood stove flues with offsets often need a flexible liner rather than a rigid one. We quote upfront and the price we give is the price you pay, before any work starts.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Yucaipa
We cover all of Yucaipa’s 92399 ZIP code, from the older ranch subdivisions in the valley floor up to the rural lots along Oak Glen Road and the foothill properties toward Crafton Hills and Mentone.
- Central Yucaipa and the older ranch subdivisions off Yucaipa Boulevard
- Chapman Heights and newer tract developments
- Dunlap Acres and the agricultural-interface lots east of town
- Oak Glen Road corridor up toward the foothills and apple country
- Rural and ranch properties near the Wildwood Canyon area
Most Yucaipa calls are scheduled within a few business days. Fall slots fill first, so call ahead of the first cold snap if you still need a pre-season sweep.
Service Area – Cities Near Yucaipa
Ontario Chimney covers Yucaipa and the surrounding foothill communities. We serve homeowners in Calimesa, CA to the east, Mentone, CA just north along Highway 38, Redlands, CA to the west, and Banning, CA across the pass, with the same upfront pricing and inspection standards.
Serving Yucaipa, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Yucaipa 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 Yucaipa
Most Yucaipa appointments are scheduled within two to five business days. During October and November, the pre-burn rush fills faster, so call early if you want your sweep done before the first real cold snap.
Most repairs we do, including cap installation, crown repair, and liner installation, do not require a local permit. If a repair crosses into structural masonry rebuild territory, Yucaipa may require one, and we’ll tell you before any work is scheduled.
We cover the entire 92399 ZIP code, plus Calimesa, Mentone, Redlands, Banning, and the surrounding foothill communities. Call (833) 467-7685 to confirm we can reach your address and get 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 Yucaipa Customers Say
"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"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— David Park"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Bethany Padgett