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 Alhambra, CA
Chimney repair in Alhambra usually comes down to one thing: the city’s housing stock is old enough that clay flue tiles, crowns, and mortar joints are failing at the same time. We’re talking 1920s through 1950s Spanish Colonial and Craftsman bungalows, almost all with masonry chimneys hidden behind stucco, and decades of hot-dry-to-wet-season cycling has taken a toll. Firebrick Chimney Sweep handles both the cleaning and the structural repair on these systems, which means a crack found during a sweep doesn’t get handed off to a mason you’ve never met. If you need a chimney inspection or repair quote in Alhambra, call us at (866) 520-4943.
Why Alhambra Homes Are Different
Alhambra is not a city of new construction. Most of the single-family stock was built between the 1920s and the 1960s, and the original chimneys are still in place: clay-tile flues inside brick or block, wrapped in stucco so you can’t see what’s happening underneath. The San Gabriel Valley’s summer heat expands that masonry. Winter rains shrink it and push moisture into hairline cracks. Multiply that over 60 or 70 years, and you get crowns that crumble at the edges and flue tiles that separate from each other in ways nobody notices until a camera goes up.
There’s another local factor: seismic settling. Even minor tremors shift older masonry enough to open small gaps inside flues, and those gaps are exactly where hot gases or sparks can reach framing. That’s why we treat camera inspection as a standard part of sweeping Chimney Repair work on Alhambra homes, not an add-on. You can’t diagnose what you can’t see behind stucco.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Alhambra Services
Two jobs make up most of what Alhambra homeowners call us for first: an annual or pre-season chimney sweep, and dryer vent cleaning. Both are ventilation systems that share the same risk profile when they get restricted.
Chimney Sweep in Alhambra
An Alhambra chimney sweep is rarely a simple brushing. Because so many older homes here have had decorative fireplaces sealed during remodels, or gas wall furnaces venting through original clay flues, every sweep starts with a check for abandoned or improperly vented flues. We remove creosote and soot, then verify the flue actually vents where it’s supposed to. For the full breakdown of what’s involved, see our Chimney Sweep in Alhambra page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alhambra
Dryer vents in Alhambra’s older homes are often long, narrow, and routed through interior walls or crawl spaces, which makes them more likely to accumulate lint than short exterior-wall vents in newer builds. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination, including the lint trap housing and any booster fan. Full details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Alhambra 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 Alhambra
Chimney repair in Alhambra is the service that separates a sweep-only company from a full-service masonry specialist. The older the home, the more likely a routine sweep turns up a structural issue: a crown that’s lost its mortar, flashing that’s pulling away from the roofline, or a clay flue liner that’s cracked beyond safety. Alhambra’s hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters put every one of those components through a yearly expansion-and-contraction cycle, and after enough cycles, something lets go. When it does, you want the company doing the repair to be the same one looking at the camera footage, not a contractor you had to call separately. Firebrick handles the full Chimney Repair lifecycle, from diagnosis through the repair itself.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see rust stains streaking down the stucco or brick below the flue opening, or birds, squirrels, or debris are getting into the flue.
What it costs in Alhambra
Chimney cap installation in Alhambra typically runs $180 to $340, depending on flue size and whether the existing cap needs to be removed first.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, install the correct-size bracket-mounted cap in stainless steel or copper, and seal the anchor points against moisture.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks or spalling are visible on the crown surface, or you see water staining inside the firebox after rain.
What it costs in Alhambra
Chimney crown repair in Alhambra generally runs $500 to $1,000, depending on whether we’re sealing cracks or rebuilding a heavily deteriorated crown.
How we do it
We remove the loose material, address water damage beneath, and apply a new crown with a proper drip edge using professional-grade materials from Gelco and Olympia Chimney.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
The existing clay flue tiles are cracked, separated at the joints, or you’re converting from a gas wall furnace to a wood-burning fireplace or new insert.
What it costs in Alhambra
Chimney liner installation in Alhambra typically runs $2,500 to $5,000, depending on flue height and access.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection first, size the liner to the appliance, and install a continuous stainless-steel liner from a supplier like Copperfield rather than patching old tile.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water leaking around the chimney where it meets the roofline, or the flashing has separated and lifted away from the masonry.
What it costs in Alhambra
Chimney flashing repair in Alhambra usually falls between $300 and $800, depending on whether partial replacement or full flashing replacement is required.
How we do it
We cut a proper chase into the masonry, step-flash through the roofline, and counter-flash over it so water runs past the seam instead of into the attic.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Alhambra
| Item | Typical range in Alhambra |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
Do I need a new liner, or can the old one be repaired?
Not every cracked liner needs full replacement. If the clay tiles show minor surface damage, we may be able to resurface with HeatShield ceramic material. If joints have separated or the liner is collapsed, replacement is the only safe option.
How long does a chimney crown repair last in Alhambra’s climate?
A properly built crown with a drip edge and the right mortar mix will typically last 15 to 25 years here. The failures we see most often in Alhambra are crowns that were originally poured too thin, or that were patched with the wrong material during a previous repair.
Brands We Service in Alhambra
We stock and install parts from professional chimney-industry suppliers, not big-box substitutes. That includes Gelco caps, Copperfield liners and flashing, and Olympia Chimney components. Since the parts are on our trucks, most Alhambra repairs don’t wait on a supplier order. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Alhambra |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (wood-burning fireplace) | $180 – $300 |
| Chimney sweep (gas fireplace/insert) | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (single-story, direct vent) | $120 – $200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (multi-story, long run) | $180 – $300 |
What pushes a price higher in Alhambra is usually access: a steep roof pitch on a two-story Spanish Colonial, a chimney that’s been fully stuccoed over so the crown is hard to reach, or a flue with multiple offsets that takes longer to sweep. Whatever the job, you’ll have the flat price agreed before any work starts, and you’ll see the camera images that justify it.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Alhambra
We work across all of Alhambra’s ZIP codes: 91801, 91802, 91896, and 91899. That includes the older neighborhoods around the historic Edison district, the tree-lined streets north of Main, and the mid-century pockets south of Valley Boulevard. Scheduling is done around your day, not ours.
- Alhambra Historic Center
- Edison District
- Ramona
- Midwick Tract
- Alhambra Hills
Service Area – Cities Near Alhambra
We also cover the neighboring communities, where housing stock and chimney conditions are often similar. If you’re in East San Gabriel, CA, San Gabriel, CA, South Pasadena, CA, or San Marino, CA, we can usually schedule a sweep or inspection alongside our Alhambra routes without a long wait.
Serving Alhambra, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alhambra 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 Alhambra
Most Alhambra inspections can be scheduled within three to five business days. Since we’re based in Hollywood and regularly working the San Gabriel Valley, a stop in 91801 or 91802 doesn’t require a separate trip. Call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll give you the next available window.
Most liner installations and full rebuilds fall under the city’s building permit requirements, and we handle the paperwork as part of the job. Simple crown repair, cap replacement, and routine sweeping almost never require a permit. We’ll tell you which applies before any work starts.
Yes. If a home inspector or insurance carrier flagged the chimney during a sale or a policy renewal, we can do a camera inspection and give you a written report with images. That lets you negotiate the repair with the seller or satisfy the carrier’s requirement without guessing. Call (866) 520-4943 for 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 Alhambra 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