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 Compton, CA
Chimney repair in Compton comes down to one consistent pattern: pre-1960 masonry fireplaces with original clay-tile flues that have sat unused for years, thanks to SCAQMD wood-burning restrictions, and have quietly deteriorated the whole time. Firebrick Chimney Sweep handles the full scope of that work, from cap installation and liner replacement to crown and flashing repair, without sending you to a mason or a materials supplier. We inspect, we diagnose, we fix. If you need a chimney specialist in Compton, call (866) 520-4943 for a free estimate.
Why Compton Homes Are Different
Compton’s residential streets are lined with 1920s through 1950s stucco bungalows and ranch homes on 5,000 to 7,000 square foot lots. Most still have their original brick or stone masonry fireplaces and clay-tile liners, built long before modern clearance-to-combustibles standards existed. That means a lot of flues have never been relined and were never designed to handle the heat output of today’s gas inserts or occasional wood fires.
The climate shapes the work too. Compton sits in the coastal-influenced Los Angeles basin, where summers are dry and rain is scarce. There’s no freeze-thaw cycle to crack exterior masonry, so you don’t see the spalling that plagues colder markets. What you do find is undisturbed accumulation: bird nests, rodent debris, leaves, and creosote that build up over years because the fireplace simply isn’t being used. And when a winter rain event does roll through, an uncapped flue funnels water straight down onto the smoke shelf and into the firebox. Homes in the 90222, 90223, 90224, and 90220 ZIP codes all follow this same pattern.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Compton Services
Most Compton homeowners reach out to us for one of two reasons: a chimney that needs sweeping before it can safely burn again, or a dryer vent that has become a fire hazard. Both are covered below, with dedicated pages for each service.
Chimney Sweep in Compton
The most common chimney call in Compton isn’t for a dirty flue. It’s for a swarm of birds or a raccoon living in an uncapped chimney on a 1940s stucco house whose fireplace hasn’t been used since the family switched to a wall heater decades ago. We remove the animals and nesting material, sweep the flue, and then assess whether the clay-tile liner is still intact enough to burn safely. For homeowners who want a full picture of their chimney’s condition, our Chimney Sweep in Compton page covers what the sweep includes and what it costs.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Compton
Dryer vents and chimneys share the same core risk: restricted, dirty ventilation that becomes a fire. In Compton, where homes are older and dryer runs often vent through attics or crawl spaces rather than directly outside, lint accumulation builds quickly. We clean the full vent run, from the dryer connection to the exterior hood, and report on any sections that are crushed, disconnected, or improperly terminated. For the full breakdown, see our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Compton 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 Compton
Chimney repair in Compton is rarely about the firebox itself. The calls we get are for deteriorated flue tiles, failed chimney caps, corroded flashing, and cracked crowns on chimneys that were built well but have sat unmaintained since the house was wired for central heat. Because these homes predate modern clearance-to-combustibles codes, a flue that was adequate in 1948 is often a genuine fire and carbon monoxide liability today. We sweep it, we repair it. One company, no referrals. That’s the entire point of our Chimney Repair service.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or scratching in the flue, you smell damp air coming from the fireplace, or you can see daylight when you look up from the firebox.
What it costs in Compton
Chimney cap installation in Compton typically runs $280 to $480 depending on the flue size and whether we use a standard galvanized cap or a copper or stainless option.
How we do it
We measure the exact flue dimensions, fit the cap to the inner and outer tile, secure it with mechanical fasteners rather than adhesive, and verify that the spark arrestor sits properly without restricting draft.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You see broken bits of flue tile on the smoke shelf during a sweep, an inspector flagged the liner, or the existing clay tile was never installed with enough clearance from the framing.
What it costs in Compton
Chimney liner installation in Compton starts around $2,900 and can run above $6,500 depending on the length, the liner grade, and whether the project requires roof access equipment beyond standard ladders.
How we do it
We strip out the compromised tile sections, size the new liner to the existing flue dimensions, and install using professional-grade materials from the chimney-industry supply chain, not consumer-grade substitutes from a home center.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, peeling paint around the chimney chase, or visible gaps between the metal flashing and the masonry.
What it costs in Compton
Flashing repair in Compton typically falls between $400 and $900 for a square flash and seal, while a full replacement with new stepped flashing and counter-flashing starts around $1,200.
How we do it
We pull the damaged flashing, prep the roofline and masonry junction, install the new metal with proper overlap, and finish with a sealant that can handle the Los Angeles basin’s dry-season UV exposure.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The top of the chimney has visible cracks, chunks of concrete or mortar are missing, or water is running down the outside of the flue tiles rather than off the crown’s overhang.
What it costs in Compton
Chimney crown repair in Compton runs $300 to $600 for a standard residential chimney resurfacing, depending on the crown size and how much of the old surface must be ground back.
How we do it
We remove deteriorated material, build a new crown with an adequate drip edge overhang, and finish with a water-resistant surface that sheds rain instead of absorbing it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Compton
| Item | Typical range in Compton |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $280 – $480 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,900 – $6,500+ |
| Flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Crown repair | $300 – $600 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can it wait?
A liner with cracked or missing tile sections is a carbon monoxide pathway into the house. If a camera inspection shows the tile is compromised, waiting is not a safe option. Call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll show you the footage before recommending any replacement.
Can you repair my chimney without tearing into the wall?
Most Compton chimney repairs we do are completed from the roof or firebox side. Walls only come into play when the chase itself is framed improperly, which is less common in these 1920s-to-1950s masonry-built homes.
Brands We Service in Compton
We work with professional-grade chimney equipment from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield, because the difference between a cap that lasts 15 years and one that fails in five is the gauge and the alloy, not the look. Parts are ordered from chimney-industry supply channels and we keep standard flue sizes and cap dimensions in stock for most Compton chimneys. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Compton |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard flue) | $210 – $280 |
| Chimney sweep with nest removal | $350 – $550 |
| Camera inspection (with sweep) | $75 – $150 |
| Chimney cap installation | $280 – $480 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,900 – $6,500+ |
| Flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $600 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (standard run) | $160 – $240 |
The two things that push a price up in Compton are access and condition. A chimney on a steep-pitched 1940s roof costs more to work than one on a flat or low-slope ranch, and a flue full of raccoon debris takes longer to clear than a simple creosote sweep. Before any work begins, we agree on a flat price for the job as scoped, so the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Compton
We run chimney and dryer vent service throughout the Compton city limits, from the streets around the civic center east to the 710 corridor and south toward the Rosecrans border. Most of our calls come from the older single-story blocks where the original masonry fireplaces are still in place.
- Richland Farms
- Sunny Cove
- Compton Creek area
- Artesia Blvd corridor
- North Compton / Gateway Towne Center area
Response time across Compton and the immediately adjacent areas is typically two to four business days for a scheduled sweep or repair, faster if you’re dealing with an active bird or raccoon situation.
Service Area – Cities Near Compton
We also serve the surrounding South Bay and Gateway Cities corridor, including East Rancho Dominguez, CA and West Rancho Dominguez, CA just across the 710, Carson, CA to the south, and Gardena, CA to the southwest. If your chimney sits in any of those neighboring cities, the same repair scope and material standards apply.
Serving Compton, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Compton 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 Compton
Most Compton customers are scheduled within two to four business days. If you have an active bird or raccoon situation in the flue, call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll prioritize it, because a trapped animal becomes a bigger problem the longer it sits.
Routine sweeping, cap installation, and crown or flashing repair do not require city permits in Compton. A full liner replacement generally falls under the same scope, but if the work touches the roofline structure, we’ll flag that upfront so you know what your permit situation is.
Yes. We cover all Compton ZIP codes, 90220, 90222, 90223, and 90224, from the ranch-style blocks near Richland Farms to the post-war bungalows along Artesia Boulevard. Call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll confirm your address and schedule 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 Compton 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