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 Redlands, CA
Chimney repair in Redlands usually starts with a cracked crown or a rusted-out damper on a 1920s or 1930s masonry chimney, but we also see plenty of mid-century prefab fireboxes in 92374 that need cap replacement or liner work. Firebrick Chimney Sweep handles the full repair scope, from stainless liner installation to HeatShield resurfacing, without referring you to a mason or a materials supplier. If you’re seeing water stains, spalling brick, or smoke backing into the room, call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll diagnose it properly.
Why Redlands Homes Are Different
Work in Redlands splits along a sharp line between ZIP codes. The older north side, 92373, is full of 1890s – 1930s Craftsman, Tudor, and Spanish Colonial Revival homes with original brick chimneys and masonry fireplaces. These systems were built around wood burning, and decades of eucalyptus and orange-grove prunings have left a hard, gummy creosote that standard rotary brushes barely scratch. Over in 92374 and 92375, the housing stock shifts to mid-century and 1970s – 80s tract homes with prefab metal fireboxes and clay-tile flues. Those systems age differently: the flue tiles crack from Inland Empire heat cycling, and the metal caps rust out faster than homeowners expect.
Climate shapes the maintenance calendar. Fireplaces sit dormant from May through October, and that idle stretch lets soot and creosote harden into a glazed, resin-like layer. When Santa Ana winds push through the pass, embers and ash get driven back down flues. Then the first real cold snap hits and suddenly every older masonry chimney in the historic district is working hard after six months of neglect. That cycle, repeated every year, is why Redlands sweeps involve more chemical treatments and fewer routine brush passes than you’d find in cooler, wetter climates.
There’s also a preservation mindset here. Many north-side homes still have their original 1920s brick and glazed-tile fireplace surrounds, and owners are rightly protective of them. Aggressive scrubbing can damage those surfaces, so the work requires a lighter touch and a different set of techniques than you’d use on a modern firebox. We understand that because we work on these systems every week.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Redlands Services
Most Redlands homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the fireplace hasn’t been swept in years and isn’t drawing properly, or the dryer vent is packed with lint and the dryer takes two cycles to finish a load. Both come back to the same core issue: restricted, dirty ventilation that turns into a fire hazard.
Chimney Sweep in Redlands
Sweeping a Redlands chimney often means dealing with stage-3 glazed creosote, the hard, shiny residue left by burning citrus wood and eucalyptus. Standard steel brushes skate right over it. We use chemical treatments and specialized tools to break it down before brushing, and we work carefully around the original tile surrounds in 92373’s historic homes. The full inspection, sweep, and report is on its own page. Chimney Sweep in Redlands
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Redlands
Dryer vents clog faster than people expect, especially in older Redlands homes where the vent run is long or has tight elbows behind the wall. Lint builds up, airflow drops, and the dryer motor works harder while the exhaust temperature climbs. It’s one of the leading causes of residential structure fires, and it’s completely preventable. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Redlands
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 Redlands
Most repair calls in Redlands come from two places: a home inspector flagged a deteriorated flue liner or cracked crown during escrow, or a homeowner noticed water staining on the ceiling near the chimney after the first real rain. The older masonry chimneys in 92373 are particularly prone to crown erosion and mortar joint failure after 80-plus years of Inland Empire heat, and the clay-tile flues in 92374 tract homes crack from the same thermal cycling. We handle everything from minor crown patches to full stainless liner installation. Chimney Repair is our core trade, and we do it with professional-grade materials: DuraFlex liners, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, and Copperfield caps and components.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Rain water pooling in the firebox, birds or rodents in the flue, or a visible rusted-out cap at the top of the chimney.
What it costs in Redlands
Chimney cap installation in Redlands typically runs $200 – $400 for the cap, plus $100 – $300 for installation labor depending on roof access and existing cap removal.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, remove the old cap, prep the crown surface, and mount the new cap with mechanical fasteners and a weatherproof seal so it stays put in Santa Ana winds.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked or missing flue tiles visible during a camera inspection, smoke odors in adjacent rooms, or a home inspector’s written deficiency notice.
What it costs in Redlands
Chimney liner installation in Redlands generally runs $2,500 – $5,000 for a typical single-story home, and $5,000 – $10,000 when the chimney is taller or access is difficult on older north-side homes.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection first to document the existing flue condition, size the new liner to the appliance and chimney dimensions, and install the stainless or aluminum liner with proper insulation and termination.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracked, crumbling, or pitted concrete on the chimney top, water staining on interior walls, or spalling brick faces near the upper courses.
What it costs in Redlands
Chimney crown repair in Redlands typically runs $250 – $600 for minor crack sealing and resurfacing, or $600 – $1,200 when the crown needs to be rebuilt from scratch.
How we do it
We clean and prep the existing crown surface, fill cracks with a flexible sealant, and apply a weatherproof crown coat that sheds water away from the flue and brick.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water leaks at the roofline during rain, rusted or lifted flashing around the chimney base, or damp drywall on the ceiling near the chimney chase.
What it costs in Redlands
Chimney flashing repair in Redlands typically runs $300 – $700 for spot repairs, or up to $1,000 when the old flashing must be cut out and replaced around the full chimney base.
How we do it
We remove the damaged flashing, inspect the underlayment, and install step and counter flashing with a proper overlap so water runs off the roof, not behind the chimney.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Redlands
| Item | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $700 total |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $1,200 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $1,000 |
Taller chimneys, steep roof pitches, and the need to match original brick or tile work on 92373 historic homes all push costs toward the higher end. We give you a flat price before work starts, and nothing gets recommended unless our camera inspection shows it’s actually needed.
Do I really need a new chimney liner?
Only if a camera inspection shows cracked tiles, gaps between flue sections, or the liner is sized wrong for the appliance. We show you the footage before recommending anything. Call (866) 520-4943 for an honest assessment.
How long does chimney repair take in Redlands?
Most cap and crown repairs are done in one visit. A full liner installation takes a day, sometimes two if we’re matching historic brickwork on an older 92373 home. We’ll tell you the timeline before we start.
Brands We Service in Redlands
We install and service HeatShield ceramic flue resurfacing, Gelco chimney caps, and Olympia Chimney components, with Famco parts available when a job calls for them. We stock common cap sizes and liner components locally, which means most Redlands repairs don’t wait on a parts shipment.
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| Service | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (inspection included) | $189 – $349 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $250 – $500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $229 |
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $1,000 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $1,200 |
The biggest price drivers in Redlands are roof access on steep older homes, glazed creosote that requires chemical treatment, and the extra care needed around original 1920s tile surrounds. Every quote is a flat price agreed before we start, so there are no surprises when the bill comes.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Redlands
Our crews work throughout Redlands, and we schedule by ZIP so we’re not bouncing across town all day. Typical response time is 2 – 4 business days, though we keep slots open for urgent repair work when a Santa Ana event or a sudden leak pushes a chimney to the front of the line.
- South Redlands / Redlands Heights
- North Redlands historic district
- Smiley Heights
- Crafton
- Lugonia / University Grove area
Service Area – Cities Near Redlands
Firebrick Chimney Sweep serves Redlands and the surrounding Inland Empire communities. If you’re in Mentone, CA, Loma Linda, CA, Highland, CA, or Colton, CA, we cover those areas too, with the same flat-price quotes and camera-backed repair recommendations.
Serving Redlands, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redlands 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 Redlands
Most routine sweeps and inspections are scheduled within 2 – 4 business days. If you have active water intrusion or a code violation from a home inspection, call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll work you in sooner when the job is urgent.
Routine sweeps, cap replacement, crown repair, and liner installation generally don’t require a permit in Redlands. If a job involves structural masonry rebuild, we’ll tell you upfront whether city approval applies and what the process looks like.
Sometimes. Work around original or protected brick and glazed-tile surrounds requires more setup time and lighter tooling, and we price that honestly. You’ll know exactly what the historic-home premium covers before we 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 Redlands Customers Say
"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"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Laura Bennett