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 Artesia, CA
Chimney repair in Artesia usually comes down to one thing: a flue that hasn’t been touched since the house was built, sitting inside a chimney that’s now 60 to 80 years old. We’re Firebrick Chimney Sweep, and we handle the full chimney lifecycle here, from sweeping to structural repair, so you’re not juggling a sweep, a mason, and a parts supplier. On Artesia’s tight post-war lots, chimneys sit close to mature citrus trees and neighboring rooflines, which means capped flues fill with nesting material and uncapped ones invite squirrels. Call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll diagnose it properly.
Why Artesia Homes Are Different
Most of Artesia’s housing stock went up between the 1940s and 1960s, and the fireplaces from that era were built with clay-tile flue liners, hand-formed mortar crowns, and dampers that have now spent decades rusting in place. The climate here means those fireplaces sit unused for nine or ten months a year. That’s exactly when problems compound: birds and squirrels get into open flues, soot odor drifts into living spaces on warm days, and hairline cracks in crowns let moisture seep into the mortar joints. By the first cool evening in December, when a homeowner finally strikes a match, the chimney hasn’t been inspected since the house changed hands.
SCAQMD no-burn rules add a second layer. Many Artesia chimneys are effectively dormant through winter, which means our work here is often about evaluating a long-idle system, clearing whatever moved in, and determining whether the flue is safe for the nights burning is permitted. We see a lot of capped chimneys on these streets, which is smart for keeping animals out but also means homeowners forget what condition the flue underneath is in. That’s where a camera inspection changes things.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Artesia Services
Two services drive nearly every call we get from Artesia homeowners: chimney sweeping for fireplaces that haven’t been used in years, and dryer vent cleaning for the laundry rooms tucked into these compact mid-century floor plans. Here’s how each works here.
Chimney Sweep in Artesia
An Artesia chimney sweep usually starts with a flue that hasn’t been opened in several seasons, often with a rusted damper and a cap that’s doing its job a little too well. We remove creosote, clear out nesting debris, and run a video inspection so you can see the liner’s actual condition before anyone recommends more work. This matters in a city where chimneys sit dormant most of the year and problems hide until burn season. If we find damage during the sweep, we repair it ourselves instead of handing you a referral. Details are on our Chimney Sweep in Artesia page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Artesia
Dryer vents in Artesia’s older homes are often short runs through exterior walls, but lint still packs in at the first bend and against the termination screen. If your drying cycles are getting longer and the laundry room feels humid, the vent is likely partially blocked. We clean the full run from the dryer connection to the exterior outlet and confirm airflow at the end. Dryer vents and chimneys share the same core risk: restricted, dirty ventilation that becomes a fire. See what’s involved on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Artesia 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 Artesia
Most chimney repair calls we take in Artesia start with a homeowner who either heard something moving in the flue or noticed a water stain on the ceiling near the fireplace. On these 1950s and 1960s tract homes, the original clay tile liners are often cracked, the mortar crowns are eroding, and the flashing where chimney meets roofline has pulled away after decades of sun and the occasional heavy winter rain. The good news: nearly all of this is repairable without tearing the chimney down, and since Firebrick handles Chimney Repair in addition to sweeping, one inspection covers cleaning, diagnosis, and the fix itself.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or squirrels in the flue, or you’ve already evicted one and don’t want a repeat.
What it costs in Artesia
Chimney cap installation in Artesia typically runs $230 to $520 depending on the flue size and cap material.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless or copper cap sized for your chimney, and secure it to the crown with proper anchors.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, bent from a storm, or small enough that animals are getting around it.
What it costs in Artesia
Chimney cap replacement in Artesia typically ranges $230 to $520, close to new installation since the old cap must be removed and the opening remeasured.
How we do it
We remove the damaged cap, check the flue for anything that got in through it, and install a properly sized replacement with a secure fit.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete slab at the top of the chimney has visible cracks, or you’re seeing water damage in the ceiling near the fireplace.
What it costs in Artesia
Chimney crown repair in Artesia typically runs $400 to $900 depending on the extent of the cracking and whether we’re patching or recasting.
How we do it
We clean out the damaged concrete, apply a bonding agent, and recast the crown with a proper slope so water sheds away from the flue.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains appear on the ceiling or wall where the chimney meets the roofline after rain.
What it costs in Artesia
Chimney flashing repair in Artesia typically runs $350 to $800 depending on how much of the flashing needs replacing and the roof pitch.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the underlying seal, and install new step and counter flashing sealed with high-temperature roofing membrane.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Artesia
| Item | Typical range in Artesia |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $230 – $520 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
Can you repair a chimney liner in Artesia?
Yes. If the clay tile liner is cracked but the chimney structure is sound, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing often restores it without a full teardown. We camera-inspect first so you see the damage yourself before any liner recommendation.
Do I need a permit for chimney repair in Artesia?
Most repair work, including caps, crowns, and flashing, doesn’t require a city permit. Structural rebuilds can, and we’ll tell you if your job falls into that category before anything starts. Call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll assess it.
Brands We Service in Artesia
We stock and install professional-grade chimney components from HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney, plus Famco caps. These aren’t big-box substitutes; they’re the same suppliers used by certified chimney professionals across the industry. Most standard caps and flashing components are on the truck for same-visit installation. See the full range on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Artesia |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard inspection included) | $180 – $380 |
| Chimney cap installation | $230 – $520 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $230 – $520 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $130 – $250 |
| Video chimney inspection | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney liner installation (stainless, with insulation) | $2,800 – $6,500 |
What pushes a price up in Artesia is access: steep roof pitches on some of the older ranch styles and chimneys crowded against mature trees make staging more involved. We quote a fixed price before work starts, and the number we quote is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Artesia
We work across the entire Artesia footprint, both ZIP codes, from the residential blocks north of the 91 down to the Cerritos border. No neighborhood is too small for a same-week appointment, and our scheduling is built around being on a lawn within a few days of your call.
- Artesia Boulevard corridor area
- Pioneer Boulevard district
- South Artesia (near the 91 freeway)
- ABC Unified School District neighborhoods
- North Artesia near Artesia Park
Service Area – Cities Near Artesia
Firebrick Chimney Sweep has served Artesia since 2012, and we regularly take appointments in neighboring communities across the southeast LA County corridor. If you’re in Cerritos, CA, La Palma, CA, Hawaiian Gardens, CA, or Norwalk, CA, we can usually reach you within the same week we reach Artesia homeowners. Call (866) 520-4943 to check current scheduling for your area.
Serving Artesia, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Artesia 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 Artesia
Most Artesia appointments happen within 3 to 5 business days of your call. During the fall rush before burn season, it can stretch to a week, so calling in September or October puts you ahead of the December backlog.
Some of the smaller planned developments in Artesia have HOA rules about visible exterior changes like chimney caps, but most single-family homes on standard lots don’t. We’ll install what your home needs and can advise if a specific HOA approval is worth checking first.
Yes. Since we’re already at your Artesia home for a chimney inspection or sweep, we can clean the dryer vent the same day. It’s the quickest way to knock out both main ventilation fire risks under one appointment. Call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll schedule both.
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 Artesia 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."
— David Wong"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Chris Parker"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Luis Hernandez