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 Wrightwood, CA
Chimney repair in Wrightwood usually means one of two things: a liner that’s cracked from years of hot mountain fires, or a crown and flashing system that’s been battered by snowload and freeze-thaw at 6,000 feet. We handle both, and the sweep that finds the problem is the same company that fixes it. Firebrick Chimney Sweep works on Wrightwood’s A-frames, cabins, and chalets where the fireplace is real heat, not decoration. Call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll talk through what you’re seeing.
Why Wrightwood Homes Are Different
Wrightwood sits high enough that winter actually arrives and stays. Homes here burn wood from November through April, sometimes longer, and a lot of that wood is ponderosa and Jeffrey pine that ran out of seasoning time before the first storm hit. The result is creosote – heavy, glazed, second-degree creosote that lines flues in cabins where the stove was the only heat source all winter. We see this in the post-holiday crunch every year: a wave of calls from homes where the fire never went cold for three months straight.
The housing stock compounds it. Many Wrightwood homes are older mountain cabins and mid-century A-frames built or retrofitted piecemeal over decades. Flue configurations don’t always match what a modern inspector would expect. Some structures carry multiple flues – a fireplace downstairs, a wood stove up – and the connectors aren’t always standard. Add sloped lots and steep roof pitches, and you get chimney-top work where access means ladders set on uneven snowpack, not a clean summer pitch. Masonry takes a beating here. Freeze-thaw cycles crack crowns and shift flashing, and a crown that shed its last patch of concrete in March is a crown that’s letting water into the chimney all spring.
We plan Wrightwood jobs around snow cover and roof access. That’s not a scheduling inconvenience – it’s the reality of working at altitude, and it changes how we approach every inspection.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Wrightwood Services
Two services dominate the calls we get from Wrightwood homeowners, and they’re connected: the regular sweep that keeps a burning system safe, and the dryer vent cleaning that addresses the same ventilation risk on the laundry side of the house.
Chimney Sweep in Wrightwood
A Wrightwood sweep is not a light dusting. It’s removing the accumulated creosote from a season of primary heating – sometimes a full season of daily fires in a cabin that gets snowed in. We brush the flue, inspect the liner and crown while we’re up there, and tell you plainly what the camera shows. If the smoke chamber is loaded or the liner has hairline cracks, you’ll know during the same visit, not from a referral to a second contractor. Full details on how we handle mountain flues are on the Chimney Sweep in Wrightwood page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wrightwood
Mountain cabins run dryers, too, and a lint-choked vent is the same class of fire hazard as a creosote-loaded flue – restricted airflow, trapped heat, combustible buildup. In Wrightwood’s older homes, dryer vents often take long, awkward runs through tight cabin framing, and lint collects faster than in a typical suburban laundry. We clean the full vent run and check the termination. See the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wrightwood page for what the job involves.
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 Wrightwood
Chimney repair in Wrightwood follows a pattern we’ve come to expect from 6,000 feet: freeze-thaw cycles fracture crowns, snowload stresses flashing, and years of hot mountain fires crack clay tile liners from the inside out. Homes built as seasonal cabins weren’t always designed for year-round burning, and the flue shows it. We handle the structural work that a sweep-only operator can’t – no referrals, no second contractor. Our Chimney Repair work covers the full system, and in Wrightwood it matters more than in the flatlands, because a compromised flue in a snowed-in cabin isn’t an inconvenience. It’s the difference between heat that works and a fire hazard you can’t see.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You’re finding rain, snow, or pine needles inside the firebox, or birds and squirrels are using the flue as a nesting site.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney cap installation in Wrightwood typically runs $180 to $590 depending on the cap material and flue size, with the higher end for multi-flue or custom-fit caps on odd cabin chimneys.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, match a cap sized for the flue tile, secure it to the crown with mechanical fasteners rated for mountain wind and snowload, and verify the spark arrestor mesh meets the clearance required for a burning area.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of the chimney is cracked, spalling, or missing chunks, and water is staining the ceiling or attic near the chimney chase.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Crown repair or rebuild in Wrightwood generally falls between $600 and $1,400, with the higher end for full removal and repour on a large multi-flue crown.
How we do it
We chip out the deteriorated concrete, form a new crown with the correct slope to shed water away from the flue, and cast it with an expansion joint left around the flue tile so the two materials can move independently through freeze-thaw.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water is leaking in around the roofline where the chimney meets the roof deck, especially after a heavy snowmelt or rain on snow.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Flashing repair in Wrightwood typically runs $400 to $900 for the standard step and counter flashing repair, with the upper range applying when roof tie-in work is needed on a steep pitch.
How we do it
We strip the old flashing, install new step and counter flashing integrated with the roof plane, and seal the joints with a high-grade sealant that survives Wrightwood’s freeze-thaw cycles without cracking out.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
An inspection with a camera shows cracked or spalled clay tile, or the liner is the wrong size for the appliance venting into it, or sections of tile have fallen into the flue.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney liner installation in Wrightwood typically runs $3,500 to $6,000, depending on flue height, liner diameter, and whether the home is a two-story A-frame requiring roof or chase access.
How we do it
We run a camera first to document the exact condition, then install a DuraFlex stainless liner sized to the appliance and flue, insulated where code requires it for an exterior masonry chimney in a cold climate.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Wrightwood
| Item | Typical range in Wrightwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $590 |
| Chimney crown repair/rebuild | $600 – $1,400 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,500 – $6,000 |
Do I really need a new liner if the chimney is only used occasionally?
If the inspection camera shows cracked clay tiles or missing mortar joints, yes, even for occasional use. A damaged liner lets heat and gases reach combustible framing, and that risk doesn’t go away because the fire is rare. Call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll show you exactly what the camera found.
How long does chimney repair take in Wrightwood?
Most cap, crown, and flashing work is finished in a single day once materials are on site. A full liner installation runs one to two days, depending on flue height and roof conditions. We’ll give you a firm schedule before we start.
Brands We Service in Wrightwood
We install and stock professional-grade components, not hardware store substitutes. In Wrightwood that means HeatShield ceramic resurfacing for flues that can be restored without full relining, Gelco caps built for mountain weather, and Olympia Chimney and Famco components where the system calls for them. See our brands for the full line.
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| Service | Typical range in Wrightwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $590 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $225 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair/rebuild | $600 – $1,400 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,500 – $6,000 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $275 |
Two things push Wrightwood pricing toward the top of these ranges: roof access that requires working on snow or a steep pitch, and flue configurations in older cabins that don’t match standard dimensions, so parts are adapted on site. Whatever the quote, it’s a fixed price agreed before we start, not an estimate that drifts upward.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Wrightwood
We work across the Wrightwood area, including the cabin clusters off Highway 2 and the residential streets climbing toward Mountain High, where roofs hold snow well into spring and chimney access changes with the season. Homes off Lone Pine Canyon Road and along the Swarthout Canyon side present their own access quirks – long driveways, sloped lots, and rooflines that pitch hard away from the street.
- Wrightwood Village core
- Lone Pine Canyon area
- Swarthout Canyon
- Highway 2 corridor
- Mountain High resort side
We typically schedule Wrightwood work within five to seven business days during the fall and spring shoulder seasons, and we book a little further out in the post-snowpack crunch when half the mountain is calling about the same creosote problem.
Service Area – Cities Near Wrightwood
We also run routes into the High Desert communities below the pass, including Piñon Hills, CA and Phelan, CA, where the housing stock shifts to high-desert ranch homes but the burning season still runs long. We cover Oak Hills, CA and San Antonio Heights, CA as well, bringing the same sweep-and-repair capability to the foothill communities where chimneys run on the shoulder seasons.
Serving Wrightwood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood
If you burn as primary heat through a Wrightwood winter, sweep every year before the season starts, and expect a second sweep mid-season if you’re burning daily. The creosote buildup from constant mountain burning outpaces what occasional ambiance fires produce, and waiting two years here is asking for a second-degree glaze that’s harder to remove.
Yes, with caveats. We can inspect the firebox and lower flue from inside, but a full chimney-top inspection – crown, cap, flashing, upper tile – may need to wait until the roof is safe to work. We’ll tell you plainly what we can see now and what has to wait for the snow to clear, and we’ll book the follow-up on the spot.
Most cap, crown, flashing, and liner repairs fall under routine maintenance and don’t require a permit in Wrightwood. Structural rebuild work, like a full chimney teardown and repoint, may trigger San Bernardino County permit requirements, and we’ll flag that before any work is scheduled so there are no surprises.
Wrightwood’s chimneys work harder than most, and the consequences of neglect compound through every freeze-thaw cycle. If you’re seeing staining, smelling smoke inside, or just know the flue hasn’t been looked at in years, call (866) 520-4943. We’ll inspect it, show you exactly what’s there, and fix what needs fixing – no referrals, no second contractor, no guesswork.
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 Wrightwood Customers Say
"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Scott Ziegler"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