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 means working on flues and fireboxes inside homes built between 1890 and 1940, and that changes the job. We’re not just sweeping creosote here. We’re matching historic brick, relining century-old clay flues, and repairing masonry that has stood through a hundred Inland Empire summers and Santa Ana seasons. Glendale Chimney Sweep has served Redlands since 2011, and the work starts with a straight answer about what your chimney actually needs. Call (833) 467-6493 for an assessment.
Why Redlands Homes Are Different
Redlands has one of the densest collections of pre-World War II housing in the Inland Empire, and many of those homes still burn wood. The Victorians on Highland Avenue, the Craftsman bungalows south of downtown, and the Spanish Colonial homes near Smiley Park were built when fireplaces heated rooms, not just decorated them. Their flues are often clay tile, laid before modern lining standards, and decades of citrus-belt-era wood burning have left them glazed with creosote inside.
The tree canopy makes it worse. Jacaranda, magnolia, and eucalyptus grow thick over the older neighborhoods, especially around Prospect Park and the historic districts. Uncovered flues collect seed pods, leaves, and twigs. By spring we routinely pull squirrel and chimney swift nests out of Redlands chimneys. Then the Santa Ana winds arrive and drive embers and debris into any opening they can find. A chimney that sat unused all summer can be packed with dry litter by October.
The practical result is that Redlands chimney work skews toward repair. Sweeping matters every year, but homes here more often need crown repair, liner assessment, and masonry repointing than the average Southern California suburb. The age of the structures and the local climate combine to make this a preservation market as much as a maintenance one.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Redlands Services
Most Redlands homeowners call us first for one of two reasons: the fireplace needs its annual cleaning before burn season, or the dryer vent has gone too long without attention. Both are safety work, and both are covered by the same team.
Chimney Sweep in Redlands
An annual sweep in Redlands clears the creosote and removes the jacaranda litter, nesting material, and wind-blown debris that finds its way into uncapped flues across this city. Older homes with a history of wood burning tend to build creosote faster, especially when fires are burned low and slow on cool winter evenings. We inspect as we sweep, so if the flue shows cracks or spalling we document it with camera work and tell you plainly what can wait and what can’t. Learn more about what’s involved on our Chimney Sweep in Redlands page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Redlands
Dryer vents in Redlands fill with lint just like everywhere else, but the long runs common in mid-century ranch homes and second-story laundry rooms give that lint more surface area to accumulate. Restricted airflow makes dryers run hotter and longer, and that is the fire risk the industry has documented for decades. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination, not just the first few feet. Details on the process and what we find are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Redlands 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 Redlands
Chimney repair in Redlands is frequently a restoration job on a 100-year-old structure. The brick and stone fireplaces in the Victorian, Craftsman, and Spanish Colonial homes around downtown and the Prospect Park area were built before modern liner standards, and many have clay flues that are now cracked, spalled, or glazed with decades of creosote. The hot, dry Inland Empire climate plus Santa Ana wind cycles compounds the wear. We handle this through Chimney Repair as a specialist trade, not a side job.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
If your chimney has a cracked clay liner, loose mortar joints between tile sections, or shows signs of smoke leaking into the house, the flue needs attention before you burn again.
What it costs in Redlands
Liner work in Redlands typically runs from $3,000 to $7,000 depending on the home’s flue size and whether a HeatShield resurfacing or a full DuraFlex retrofit is the right call.
How we do it
We camera-scan the flue, measure the run, then either resurface with HeatShield or install a properly sized DuraFlex flexible liner sized to the existing masonry.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks in the concrete crown, efflorescence on the top courses of brick, or water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace all point to a crown that is no longer shedding water.
What it costs in Redlands
Crown repair in Redlands generally falls between $200 and $500 when caught before water has rotted the corbeling below.
How we do it
We remove the failing crown, build a proper form with an overhang and drip edge, and pour or trowel a new crown with the right slope for Redlands’ intermittent heavy rains.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Leaks that appear only during specific rain directions, rusted metal visible at the roofline, or water running down the chimney chase inside the attic indicate flashing failure.
What it costs in Redlands
Flashing repair here typically costs between $300 and $700 depending on whether we can patch the existing metal or need to cut in new step flashing.
How we do it
We remove the damaged flashing, inspect the felt and sheathing beneath, and install new step and counter flashing sealed to the masonry with the correct sealant for Southern California heat.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Redlands
| Item | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,000 – $7,000 |
Can you repair a chimney without tearing out the whole masonry?
Yes, in most cases. HeatShield resurfacing rebuilds the interior flue surface without demolition, and it is the option we specify most often on Redlands homes with cracked clay liners that are still structurally sound. Full teardown is rarely necessary.
How do I know if my chimney needs repair or just a sweep?
That is what the camera inspection answers. After sweeping, we run a scan of the full flue and show you what we see. You do not have to take our word on a liner recommendation, you can look at the footage. Call (833) 467-6493 if you want that assessment done before burn season.
Brands We Service in Redlands
We stock and work with professional chimney-industry materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Famco, and Copperfield. That means liner components, caps, and repair materials are on hand in Redlands rather than ordered per job, which keeps repairs moving. You can see the full material list on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney sweep with full inspection | $250 – $450 |
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,000 – $7,000 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $400 |
In Redlands, the biggest price drivers are flue length on a two-story home and the condition of the existing masonry. Older brick in the historic districts sometimes needs more repointing than a mid-century chimney, and that shows up in the quote as masonry labor, not as mystery markup. We give an upfront price before work starts, and that price does not change unless you ask us to change the scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Redlands
We work across Redlands and the surrounding communities, but these are the neighborhoods we find ourselves in most often. If you are not on the list, call anyway. Our Redlands route covers the full city and we schedule appointments within the ZIP codes 92373, 92374, and 92375.
- Downtown Redlands and the historic districts
- South Redlands near Smiley Park and Prospect Park
- North Redlands and the university corridor
- Redlands Heights and the surrounding hillside streets
- Sunset Drive and the neighborhoods east of downtown
We typically quote two to four business days out for non-urgent appointments across the area. If you have a water intrusion issue before a rain event, mention it when you call and we will find an earlier slot.
Service Area – Cities Near Redlands
Our routes reach beyond Redlands into the surrounding communities. We work regularly in Mentone, CA, Loma Linda, CA, Highland, CA, and Colton, CA. If you are in one of those cities and your chimney has not been looked at in years, the process is the same: call, book, we show up with the equipment and the camera.
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, cap replacements, and liner resurfacing work do not require a city permit. Larger structural rebuilds or relining projects may fall under Redlands building code. We can tell you which category your job falls into before anything is scheduled. Call (833) 467-6493 for specifics on your situation.
For standard sweeps and vent cleanings, we typically schedule within two to four business days across Redlands ZIP codes 92373, 92374, and 92375. Repair jobs that involve custom parts or masonry work may take a week or more to coordinate. Mention any active leak or water staining when you book and we will work you in sooner.
Yes. Gas fireplaces in Redlands need annual inspection and cleaning just like wood burners, though the work focuses on the burner, logs, and venting instead of creosote removal. Homeowners often assume gas means no maintenance, and that is how burner failure sneaks up on people in December. We inspect and service gas units across the city.
If your Redlands chimney has not been inspected this year, or you have questions about what you saw on your last home inspection report, call Glendale Chimney Sweep at (833) 467-6493. We will tell you what we can see, what it costs, and whether it can wait. No scare tactics, just the condition of your flue and the work it 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 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."
— Carlos Morales"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Tim Parker"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."
— Tara Barrett