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 Mentone, CA
Chimney repair in Mentone usually means fixing what years of mountain-adjacent weather and hard use have done to an older masonry flue. Homes here were largely built between the 1950s and 1980s, and many still have their original clay tile liners, cracked crowns, and flashing that dried out decades ago. Glendale Chimney Sweep has served Mentone since 2011, and the repair work we see most often involves deteriorating liners, missing or rusted caps, and flashing leaks that show up after a hard rain. Call (833) 467-6493 when you want a repair crew that names the materials we install instead of guessing.
Why Mentone Homes Are Different
Mentone sits in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, where the air stays dry and Santa Ana winds push embers, ash, and debris against chimneys every fall. The same conditions that raise wildfire risk also work on your flue: hot, dry summers bake masonry crowns until hairline cracks open, then winter rain gets in and freezes, widening those cracks into structural problems. Homes here lean older, many ranches and cabin-style builds from the 1950s through the 1980s, and a lot of them run wood-burning fireplaces or freestanding stoves as actual heat sources, not decorative features. That means creosote builds up faster than in coastal cities, and it hardens during the months a chimney sits idle. After a Santa Ana event, we find chimneys packed with windblown debris, pine needles, and ash from wildland areas a mile or more away. In Mentone, chimney work is not a once-a-decade afterthought. It is tied to defensible-space prep, heating-season readiness, and basic fire safety for foothill property.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Mentone Services
Homeowners in Mentone call us for two jobs more than anything else: keeping their fireplaces safe to burn and keeping their dryer vents clear enough to prevent a fire hazard. Both services are what we do every week across the 92359 ZIP code.
Chimney Sweep in Mentone
A sweep in Mentone is not just knocking soot loose. We remove glazed creosote that has hardened from the dry heat, clear out Santa Ana wind debris and pest nests, and check the flue for cracks or blockages that could push smoke and carbon monoxide back into the house. Foothill homes with wood stoves accumulate creosote faster than typical suburban fireplaces, so we recommend annual work here even if you only burn a cord or two a season. Full details on what a sweep includes, what it costs, and how long it takes are on our Chimney Sweep in Mentone page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone
Dryer lint is a documented house-fire risk, and Mentone’s dry air makes lint more brittle and prone to compacting inside vent runs. Homes from the 1950s through 1980s often have long or offset dryer ducts that trap more lint than modern short runs, and a full vent means your dryer runs hotter, takes longer, and loads the motor harder. We clean the entire run from dryer to exterior termination, check for crushed or disconnected sections, and verify airflow. You can read about our process and local pricing on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Mentone 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 Mentone
Chimney repair in Mentone is where we spend a lot of our week because the combination of older masonry, dry heat, and Santa Ana winds accelerates flue damage that a sweep alone will not fix. Homes here often still have the original clay tile liners that builders put in when the house went up, and once those tiles crack or spall from heat cycling, smoke and gases can leak into wall cavities where no one sees the problem until it is serious. Chimney Repair work in Mentone typically starts with a camera inspection so you can see exactly what we found before you spend a dollar on the fix.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see rusted cap remnants, hear birds or animals in the flue, or find water staining around the fireplace after rain.
What it costs in Mentone
A new chimney cap installed in Mentone typically runs $180 to $350, depending on flue size and whether the old base needs fabrication.
How we do it
We measure the flue, secure a stainless or copper cap sized to your chimney, and mechanically fasten it so Santa Ana winds cannot lift it.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall in the attic, or visible gaps where shingles meet masonry after Mentone’s dry summers pull materials apart.
What it costs in Mentone
Flashing repair in Mentone falls between $250 and $550 on most homes, with full replacement running higher on steep roofs.
How we do it
We lift the shingles around the chimney, remove failed flashing, and install new step and counter flashing sealed with high-temperature caulk rated for mountain temperature swings.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of your chimney shows spider cracks, chunks are missing, or water pools on the surface after rain instead of running off.
What it costs in Mentone
Crown repair in Mentone usually costs $300 to $700, depending on how much of the old crown must be removed and re-poured.
How we do it
We grind out deteriorated concrete, build a form with proper slope, and pour a new crown designed to shed water away from the flue liner.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Mentone
| Item | Typical range in Mentone |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $350 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $700 |
These are the three repair jobs we quote most often in Mentone. Your exact price depends on roof pitch, access, and the condition of the surrounding masonry, and we give a flat quote before any work begins.
Do I need a full liner replacement or can HeatShield fix it?
If your clay tiles are cracked but the flue structure is still sound, HeatShield resurfacing can restore the liner without tearing out the chimney. We apply a ceramic material that fills cracks and re-coats the flue, and we show you the camera footage before and after so you know the liner is actually sealed.
How long does chimney repair take in Mentone?
Most cap work and flashing repairs are done in a single morning. Crown repair takes a day or two because concrete needs cure time. Larger liner jobs can run two to three days, and we schedule around mountain weather so materials set properly.
Brands We Service in Mentone
We stock and install HeatShield, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Gelco materials on Mentone jobs, which means we are not running to a big-box store for generic parts when we find a problem. Most common caps, flashings, and liner components are on our trucks, so a typical repair does not turn into a multi-trip job. See what we carry on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Mentone |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard fireplace) | $120 – $180 |
| Chimney sweep (wood stove) | $150 – $220 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $95 – $200 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $350 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation (per foot) | $80 – $150 |
| HeatShield resurfacing | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Chimney inspection only | $85 – $150 |
Prices in Mentone get pushed up by steep roof pitches, older masonry that needs extra prep, and access issues common on foothill lots with tight setbacks. Whatever the job, you get a flat price before we start, not an hourly arrangement that grows.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Mentone
We work all over Mentone and the 92359 ZIP code, from the older streets near Highway 38 up to the foothill properties that sit closer to the mountains. Our trucks are in the area most weeks, which means we can usually get to your chimney within a few days of your call.
- Mentone center and Old Town streets
- Foothill properties along Mentone Boulevard
- Homes near Mill Creek Road and the canyon approaches
- The ranch-style tracts built east of Wabash Avenue
- Wooded lots on the higher bench streets
Service Area – Cities Near Mentone
Beyond Mentone, we cover the surrounding foothill and valley cities where chimney and dryer vent conditions are similar. That includes Redlands, CA, Yucaipa, CA, Highland, CA, and Calimesa, CA. If you are on the edge of Mentone and one of these neighboring communities, call us and we will confirm your address is in our route.
Serving Mentone, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mentone 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 Mentone
Most Mentone appointments are scheduled within a few days, and repair work can often be quoted on the first visit. During the weeks after a big Santa Ana wind event, we add extra route days for Mentone because debris-blocked chimneys pile up fast. Call (833) 467-6493 and we will give you the earliest slot.
Most cap, flashing, and crown repairs are done as maintenance and do not require a permit in Mentone. Liner replacement can sometimes trigger a building department review depending on scope, and we will tell you upfront if your job needs paperwork or if we can proceed immediately. We handle what we can on our end and point you to the right office when required.
Yes, and in Mentone that is often the smart approach. We can sweep and run the camera inspection first, then quote any repair we find. If the fix is straightforward and we have the parts on the truck, we do the repair the same day instead of making you book another appointment. Call (833) 467-6493 to set it up.
When you need honest chimney work in Mentone with named materials and camera proof, call Glendale Chimney Sweep at (833) 467-6493 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 Mentone 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."
— Erin Doyle"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Rafael Guzman"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