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 usually starts with one discovery: a rusted damper, a cracked crown, or a clay-tile flue that’s spalling from decades of salt air. Much of Long Beach’s housing stock dates to the 1920s through 1950s, and those original brick and stucco chimneys were never designed for the marine layer that rolls off the Pacific nearly every night. Firebrick Chimney Sweep handles the full repair sequence in Long Beach, from the first camera inspection to the final cap installation, so you’re not juggling a sweep, a mason, and a materials supplier. Call (866) 520-4943 when you need a straight answer about what your chimney actually needs.
Why Long Beach Homes Are Different
Long Beach’s mild coastal climate means most fireplaces get lit only a handful of times each winter. The dominant chimney problem here is not heavy creosote. It’s salt-laden ocean air that corrodes dampers, fireboxes, and exterior masonry, especially in the older bungalows and Spanish Revival homes near the water. In the 90802 and 90803 ZIPs, a chimney can show serious corrosion even in a home where the fireplace has barely been used since the Clinton administration. The marine layer keeps metal components damp for hours every morning, and the occasional Santa Ana wind event drives embers and debris onto roofs, which means cap integrity and spark arrestor condition matter more here than they do inland. Add in the 1920s-1950s wood-frame construction with original unlined or clay-tile flues, and you get a very specific repair profile: cracked flue tiles, rusted damper assemblies, deteriorated crowns, and missing caps. None of these are things a basic sweep fixes.
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Our Main Long Beach Services
The two calls Long Beach homeowners make most often are chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning, and the local conditions shape both jobs.
Chimney Sweep in Long Beach
A sweep in Long Beach is less about removing heavy creosote and more about checking what the salt air has done since the last inspection. We remove soot and debris, but we also document damper rust, flue tile spalling, and cap damage while we’re in there, because those are the findings that actually matter in this climate. For the full rundown on what a sweep includes and what it costs in Long Beach, see our dedicated Chimney Sweep in Long Beach page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Long Beach
Dryer vents and chimneys share the same core risk: restricted, dirty ventilation that becomes a fire. We treat both with the same seriousness. In Long Beach’s older wood-frame homes, a clogged dryer vent is especially dangerous because the duct runs are often long and hidden inside walls. For the complete service breakdown and Long Beach-specific pricing, read our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Long Beach page.
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 is a corrosion-management job as much as a masonry job. Homes in the 90803 and 90804 ZIPs, particularly the Craftsman and Spanish Revival stock from the 1920s and 1930s, frequently have original clay-tile flues that crack and spall after decades of heating-and-cooling cycles in damp coastal air. The salt doesn’t just sit on the outside; it works into the mortar joints and rusts the metal components from the damper up. Firebrick Chimney Sweep repairs what the salt air has compromised. We sweep it, we repair it. One company, no referrals. Our full service hub is Chimney Repair, and this page is where the Long Beach specifics live.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see water staining on the firebox floor after rain, or you’ve found nesting material and debris inside the flue, or the Santa Ana winds keep dropping leaves and twigs down the chimney.
What it costs in Long Beach
Chimney cap installation in Long Beach typically runs between $200 and $700 depending on the cap material, the flue size, and whether the crown needs prep work first.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a stainless or copper cap sized to the opening, prep and seal the crown surface, then mechanically fasten the cap so high winds in Long Beach won’t shift it.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your camera inspection shows cracked or spalled clay tiles, or you have an unlined flue in a pre-1940 home, or you smell smoke in rooms adjacent to the chimney when you burn.
What it costs in Long Beach
Chimney liner installation in Long Beach typically costs between $2,500 and $5,000 depending on whether you need a stainless steel liner or a HeatShield ceramic resurfacing alternative.
How we do it
We run a camera to document the existing flue condition, explain whether a full stainless liner or a HeatShield resurfacing is the right call for the Long Beach climate, then install the system and test the draft.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You’re seeing water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, or the flashing has visible rust, lifted seams, or missing sections where the chimney meets the roofline.
What it costs in Long Beach
Chimney flashing repair in Long Beach generally falls between $300 and $900 depending on the flashing material and how much of the existing metal is salvageable.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, inspect the surrounding roof and chimney masonry for hidden water damage, then install new flashing with proper lapping and sealant so the marine layer doesn’t find a way back in.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of the chimney is cracked, spalling, or has visible gaps where it meets the flue tile, or water is pooling on the crown instead of draining off.
What it costs in Long Beach
Chimney crown repair in Long Beach typically ranges from $400 to $1,200 depending on whether we can repair the existing crown or need to pour a new one.
How we do it
We clean and prep the crown surface, fill cracks with a flexible crown sealant or rebuild the crown entirely with the proper slope for water runoff, then seal around the flue so the coastal damp stays out.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Long Beach
| Item | Typical range in Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $900 |
Do I really need a new liner, or is this an upsell?
Only if the camera shows cracked tiles, gaps, or no liner at all. We show you the footage before we recommend anything, and if the flue is intact we’ll tell you to leave it alone.
How often should a Long Beach chimney be inspected?
Annually, even if you rarely burn. The salt air corrodes dampers and caps whether or not the chimney gets used, so the real value in Long Beach is catching corrosion early before it becomes a structural repair. Call (866) 520-4943 for an inspection if it’s been more than a year.
Brands We Service in Long Beach
We use professional-grade chimney materials in Long Beach: HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, Gelco caps and chase covers, Olympia Chimney components, and Famco products. Not whatever’s stocked at the hardware store. See our brands for the full scope of what we work with and why it matters for coastal chimney systems.
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| Service | Typical range in Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $129 – $239 |
| Chimney inspection | $99 – $300 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,200 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $89 – $250 |
| Masonry repair (per project) | $500 – $3,000 |
What pushes the price up in Long Beach is usually access: older bungalows with steep roof pitches, chimneys that are hard to reach from any ladder position, and the corrosion work that often accompanies what looked like a simple repair. We quote a flat price before we book, and that’s the price you pay unless the camera shows something genuinely new.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Long Beach
We work throughout Long Beach, from the historic districts near downtown to the east side tract homes. Our crews are in the area on a regular rotation, so scheduling is usually a matter of days, not weeks.
- Belmont Shore
- Naples
- Bluff Park
- Bixby Knolls
- El Dorado Park
Service Area – Cities Near Long Beach
In addition to Long Beach, we regularly work in the surrounding south Los Angeles County communities. That includes Signal Hill, CA, Lakewood, CA, Carson, CA, and West Carson, CA. If you’re just outside the area, call us and we’ll tell you straight whether we can get to you.
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
Most Long Beach appointments happen within three to five business days. Our crews rotate through the area consistently, and homeowners in the 90802 and 90803 ZIPs can usually get a weekday slot faster than a weekend one. Call (866) 520-4943 for current availability.
Most chimney sweeps, cap installations, and flashing repairs don’t require a city permit. A full rebuild or structural masonry repair may need approval from the City of Long Beach Building Department, and we can advise you on whether your specific project crosses that threshold.
Yes. Most of our Long Beach work is on 1920s-1950s construction, and the historic districts around Bluff Park and Belmont Heights are exactly the housing stock we see most. Older chimneys are what Firebrick does every day.
If your Long Beach chimney needs a repair, an inspection, or just an honest answer about what you’re dealing with, call Firebrick Chimney Sweep at (866) 520-4943 for a free estimate. We’ll tell you what the problem actually is, what it costs to fix, and whether it can wait.
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
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Carmen Garcia"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Gabriela Torres"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
— Robert Sullivan