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 Irwindale, CA
Chimney repair in Irwindale usually means one of two things: a cracked clay-tile liner in a 1950s bungalow, or a chimney cap packed with wind-blown grit after a Santa Ana event. Firebrick Chimney Sweep handles both, and everything between. We’re a full-service chimney company, not a sweep-only operator, so when we find a spalled tile or a rusted-out cap on a house near the gravel pits, we can fix it in the same visit instead of handing you a referral and wishing you luck. Call (866) 520-4943 when you’re ready to get eyes on the flue.
Why Irwindale Homes Are Different
Irwindale sits low and flat in the San Gabriel Valley, ringed by quarries and gravel operations, and the housing stock tells the story. Most homes went up between the 1940s and 1970s: modest single-story ranch houses and bungalows built with original brick masonry fireplaces and clay-tile flue liners. Those liners are now 50 to 80 years old. Clay tile doesn’t age gracefully in this climate. The dry heat bakes the mortar joints, and repeated heating cycles cause tiles to crack and spall, leaving gaps where heat and combustion gases can reach the brickwork behind the flue.
Irwindale doesn’t get the snow load that hits the foothills above Azusa, but it gets something else: Santa Ana winds that drive dust, leaves, and fine grit down across the valley floor. Chimney caps and spark arrestors in the flats near Live Oak Avenue and Arrow Highway routinely clog with wind-packed debris after a blow. A fireplace that hasn’t been used since March can have a cap that’s essentially plugged by October. Homeowners who wait until the first cold snap sometimes find their fireplace won’t draw at all, and the fix starts with removing what the wind put there. Add in the dry-season fire risk on the brushy hillsides to the north, and a clean, properly capped chimney in Irwindale is a real safety asset, not a formality.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Irwindale Services
Most Irwindale homeowners call us first for one of two jobs: cleaning the fireplace and flue, or clearing a dryer vent that hasn’t been touched in years. Both are ventilation fire hazards, and both are jobs we do in-house.
Chimney Sweep in Irwindale
Chimney sweeping in Irwindale is less about heavy creosote buildup from all-winter burning and more about clearing wind-driven debris, dust, and soot from flues that see light seasonal use. That said, the older mid-century fireplaces in this city often haven’t been swept in a decade or more, and the creosote we find in those clay-tile flues is real. We sweep the full system, from firebox to cap, and we check the cap and spark arrestor for the wind-packed grit that Santa Ana events leave behind. Full details are on our Chimney Sweep in Irwindale page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Irwindale
Dryer vents and chimneys share the same core risk: restricted, dirty ventilation that becomes a fire. In Irwindale’s older homes, dryer vents often run long horizontal distances through crawl spaces or out to patios, and lint plus valley dust makes a dense, flammable mat inside the duct. We clean the full duct run from dryer to exterior termination, check the exterior flap for dust and debris, and verify airflow at the exit point. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Irwindale for specifics.
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 Irwindale
Chimney repair in Irwindale comes down to age and wind. The city’s housing stock runs heavily to 1940s-1970s bungalows and ranch homes with original clay-tile liners, and those tiles crack, spall, and separate over decades of dry-valley heat cycling. Santa Ana winds then pack the gaps and caps with grit, accelerating wear on everything from the crown to the flashing. Firebrick Chimney Sweep is a Chimney Repair specialist, not a sweep-only shop, so when we flag a cracked tile or a failed crown during a cleaning, we can repair it ourselves, same relationship, no second contractor.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Your chimney has no cap at all, or the existing cap is so rusted and perforated that rain and embers pass straight through.
What it costs in Irwindale
A standard single-flue cap installation in Irwindale typically runs $225 – $425 depending on flue size and material.
How we do it
We measure the flue, install a properly sized stainless steel or copper cap with a spark-arresting mesh screen, and secure it mechanically so Santa Ana winds won’t shift it.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your chimney sweep found cracked or spalled clay tiles, or a home inspector flagged the flue as deteriorated and unsafe for further fires.
What it costs in Irwindale
Stainless steel liner installation in Irwindale typically falls between $2,900 and $5,600 depending on flue height and access.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, run a professional-grade DuraFlex or Olympia Chimney liner down the flue, insulate as needed, and connect it at top and bottom.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace, or the flashing around the chimney base is lifted, corroded, or pulling away from the roof.
What it costs in Irwindale
Flashing repair in Irwindale generally ranges from $375 – $750, with full replacement running higher if the roof penetration is oversized.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing, install new step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal the transitions so wind-driven rain can’t get underneath.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Irwindale
| Item | Typical range in Irwindale |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap replacement | $225 – $425 |
| Chimney crown repair | $475 – $1,100 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,900 – $5,600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $375 – $750 |
Does a cracked clay tile really need to be fixed?
Yes, if the crack opens a gap in the flue wall. Heat and gases can reach the surrounding brick and framing, and that’s how chimney fires and structural damage start. Small surface spalling can sometimes wait; separation cannot.
Can you fix the liner without tearing out the chimney?
Usually, yes. We run a new stainless liner down the existing flue from the top, which avoids opening walls or rebuilding masonry. In some cases HeatShield ceramic resurfacing restores a mildly deteriorated liner without any replacement at all. We’ll show you the camera footage first.
Brands We Service in Irwindale
We stock and install professional-grade chimney parts and materials, not consumer substitutes. Our work in Irwindale uses components from HeatShield, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Gelco, and we keep common cap sizes, flashing stock, and liner components ready for fast turnaround. See our brands for the full list of what we work with.
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| Service | Typical range in Irwindale |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $169 – $289 |
| Chimney cap installation | $225 – $425 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $225 – $425 |
| Chimney crown repair | $475 – $1,100 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $375 – $750 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,900 – $5,600 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $249 |
Prices in Irwindale push toward the higher end of these ranges when a flue is difficult to access, when a liner has to run an extra-long distance, or when a Santa Ana event has packed a cap so thoroughly that we’re doing debris removal before the actual job starts. We quote a flat price before any work begins, so you’ll know the number before we touch the ladder.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Irwindale
We work across the entire 91722 ZIP code, from the residential streets off Arrow Highway to the older bungalow clusters near the 605 and the homes backing up toward the quarries. Our technicians know these mid-century layouts well, which keeps access and setup time short.
- Residential streets near Live Oak Avenue
- Homes around Arrow Highway
- Irwindale Park area
- Tract housing near the 605 corridor
- Residences off Rivergrade Road
We typically schedule most Irwindale jobs within a few days of your call, and we can often cluster visits when a homeowner wants both a chimney sweep and a dryer vent cleaning in one trip.
Service Area – Cities Near Irwindale
Firebrick Chimney Sweep serves Irwindale and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities, including Covina, CA, Azusa, CA, Citrus, CA, and West Covina, CA. If you’re just outside the city line, give us a call and we’ll confirm coverage for your address.
Serving Irwindale, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Irwindale 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 Irwindale
Most Irwindale jobs are scheduled within three to five business days. During late fall, when homeowners are prepping fireplaces for the first fires of the season, we may be booked a bit further out, so calling early helps.
Routine sweeping and cap replacement don’t require permits. Liner installation and some structural repairs can trigger permit requirements depending on scope, and we’ll tell you upfront if your project crosses that line before we start any work.
Yes. We run both chimney and dryer vent crews, and we can often schedule both services for the same trip, which saves you a second appointment window and keeps the whole ventilation system handled at once.
Ready to get your Irwindale chimney inspected, swept, or repaired? Call Firebrick Chimney Sweep at (866) 520-4943 for a free estimate and a straight answer about what your fireplace actually needs.
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 Irwindale Customers Say
"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Laura Bennett"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
— Lucia Ramirez"Something came loose about a month after the work. Called them, and they were back out the next day and fixed it at no charge. Didn't argue, didn't try to bill me for the trip."
— Ebony Bryant