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 Running Springs, CA
Chimney repair in Running Springs usually means one of three things: a cracked crown letting snowmelt into the masonry, a rusted-out prefab cap from heavy snow load, or a clay liner that’s spalled after years of pine-fueled fires. Most homes here were built between the 1950s and 1980s, and the mountain climate puts real stress on every part of the system. We’re Glendale Chimney Sweep, and call us at (833) 467-6493 if you suspect your flue isn’t holding up.
Why Running Springs Homes Are Different
Running Springs sits at 6,000 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains. That elevation changes chimney work before we even set up a ladder. From November through March, sub-freezing nights are routine, and the wood-burning stove or fireplace is often the primary heat source, not a weekend luxury. Long, slow-burning pine fires generate creosote fast, and in a cold flue that creosote condenses into a hard, tar-like glaze that a standard brush alone won’t remove.
The housing stock adds another layer. Much of it is 1950s to 1980s mountain cabins and second homes, many with prefabricated metal fireplaces or older masonry chimneys. We regularly find flues that were never lined, or liners that cracked after decades of thermal cycling. On the newer side, larger custom homes on steep lots have offset flue configurations that demand flexible liner systems, not rigid pipe. After a heavy snow year, caps are often crushed or screens torn by snow load and ice dams. That combination of weather and aging construction means we treat Running Springs as its own job site, not a generic mountain town.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Running Springs Services
Running Springs homeowners call us most about two things: keeping a wood-burning system clean enough to use all winter, and making sure the dryer vent isn’t quietly becoming a fire hazard in a second home that’s shut up half the year.
Chimney Sweep in Running Springs
The heavy pine and cedar canopy here produces more creosote than lower-elevation towns, and cold nights mean fires burn slow and dirty. A sweep in Running Springs is rarely a quick brush-through; it’s often a staged cleaning for glazed creosote, plus a close look at what the winter did to the cap, crown, and flashing. We photograph what we find so you’re not taking our word for it. Chimney Sweep in Running Springs covers the full scope, seasonal timing, and what to expect at this elevation.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Running Springs
Cabin layouts here often put dryers on exterior walls with short, straight vent runs, but we also see long runs through crawlspaces in remodeled homes and second homes where the vent hasn’t been touched since installation. Lint accumulation inside a vent is an industry-recognized fire risk, and at 6,000 feet, a dryer works harder against cold, dense air. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Running Springs explains the process and the signs a vent is clogged.
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 Running Springs
Chimney repair in Running Springs is driven by two local realities: freeze-thaw cycles that crack masonry and snow load that crushes or tears metal components. A hairline crack in a crown lets water in during the day and freezes at night, and the expansion forces the crack wider every season. The result is spalled brick, rusted dampers, and liners that flake apart from the inside. We handle the structural side of this, not just the sweeping side. As a full repair shop, we stock and specify professional-grade materials, including HeatShield for resurfacing deteriorating clay liners and DuraFlex for full relines in offset flues. See Chimney Repair for the broader service scope.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
There’s no cap at all, or the existing cap is rusted, crushed by snow, or missing its screen so birds and debris get in.
What it costs in Running Springs
Chimney cap installation in Running Springs typically runs $180 – $340 for a standard cap, and we quote the exact model by brand before we order it.
How we do it
We measure the flue, recommend a Famco or Copperfield cap that matches the tile size, and mechanically fasten it so it stays put through a mountain winter.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The old cap is dented or torn from snow load, the screen is rusted through, or the cap has separated from the flue tile.
What it costs in Running Springs
Replacement in Running Springs is the same $180 – $340 range as new installation, plus a little more if the old cap was cemented on and needs careful removal.
How we do it
We remove the damaged cap, inspect the flue edge beneath it, and install a new cap sized to the existing tile with mechanical fasteners rather than adhesive only.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You have an unlined flue, a cracked clay liner, or a prefab fireplace that was never properly connected to a listed liner system.
What it costs in Running Springs
A DuraFlex liner installation here typically runs $2,500 – $6,000 depending on flue length, access, and whether we’re relining an existing masonry chimney or a prefab chase.
How we do it
We run a camera first to document the condition, size the DuraFlex liner to the appliance and flue, and insulate around it for draft and clearance.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, rust streaks down the brick, or flashing that’s pulled away from the roofline after ice damming.
What it costs in Running Springs
Flashing repair in Running Springs typically falls between $300 and $850 depending on whether we’re sealing a small gap or cutting out and replacing a full step-flashing assembly.
How we do it
We remove the failed section, inspect the roof deck where the leak tracked, and install new flashing tied into the chimney and shingles in the correct overlap order.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The crown has visible cracks, chunks missing, or a wash that’s flat instead of sloped so water pools against the flue.
What it costs in Running Springs
Crown repair in Running Springs runs $350 – $900 for a resurfacing coat, and a full crown rebuild runs $900 – $2,000 when the old one is too far gone.
How we do it
We strip the deteriorated crown, form a sloped wash away from the flue, and cast a new crown with a proper expansion joint so it survives freeze-thaw cycling.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Running Springs
| Item | Typical range in Running Springs |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $850 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $2,000 |
Do I really need a new liner, or is a repair enough?
A camera inspection answers this. If the clay liner has hairline cracks but is still structurally intact and properly sized, HeatShield resurfacing can restore the flue surface without a full reline. If the liner is spalled, offset, or the wrong size for the appliance, a DuraFlex reline is the safer call. We only recommend what the camera footage supports, and you see the same video we do.
Can a cracked crown wait until spring?
At 6,000 feet, a cracked crown through winter means water enters, freezes, and widens the crack every night. By spring you may be looking at a full rebuild instead of a resurfacing coat. If you see cracks now, call (833) 467-6493 before the first hard freeze and we’ll give you an honest read on urgency.
Brands We Service in Running Springs
We specify and install DuraFlex flexible liners, HeatShield resurfacing, and Famco and Copperfield caps and accessories in Running Springs. Parts are stocked on the truck for most cap replacements and liner projects, so there’s no week-long wait on common sizes. See our brands for the full roster and why we name them in every quote.
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| Service | Typical range in Running Springs |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $850 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown rebuild | $900 – $2,000 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $180 |
What pushes price up in Running Springs is access: steep lots, a second-story roofline, or a chase that’s been buried by a remodel. Snow removal around the chimney adds time in winter. We quote a fixed price before we start, and the number we quote is the number you pay, not an estimate that grows mid-job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Running Springs
We work across the whole 92382 zip code, from the older cabins near the 330 up to the larger custom homes on the ridgelines. Snow conditions can slow travel between January and March, but we schedule Running Springs jobs in windows that account for mountain road time rather than racing up and down the hill between calls.
- Downtown Running Springs and the commercial core near Hilltop Blvd
- The cabin-heavy streets off Live Oak Drive and Rim of the World Highway
- The upper residential ridges above the 330 corridor
- Second-home clusters near Willow Creek and the lake side of town
Service Area – Cities Near Running Springs
We also serve the surrounding San Bernardino mountain and foothill communities. Regular calls come from Lake Arrowhead, CA and Crestline, CA along the Rim of the World Highway, plus Highland, CA and Mentone, CA where mountain homeowners often keep a base during the week. If your chimney is in the 92382 zip or the next ridge over, call before the first burn of the season.
Serving Running Springs, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Running Springs 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 Running Springs
We schedule Running Springs routes most weeks, and urgent repair jobs can usually be booked within a few days when snow or a damaged cap leaves a fireplace unusable. The mountain schedule fills fast in October and November, so if you’re seeing cracks or draft problems before burn season, calling early locks in a slot.
Most standard chimney repairs and relining projects don’t require a separate permit through San Bernardino County, but certain HOAs in Running Springs have architectural review or exterior-work rules that affect visible components like caps. We can help identify what applies once we know the address and scope of work.
Yes. We camera-scan the flue, check the crown, cap, flashing, and damper, and give you a written report with photos documenting exactly what’s sound and what needs work. We do these for buyers and for sellers who want to get ahead of a negotiation, and we can quote any needed repairs in the same visit.
If you need chimney repair, a sweep, or a dryer vent checked in Running Springs, call Glendale Chimney Sweep at (833) 467-6493 and we’ll schedule a time and give you a fixed price before any work begins.
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 Running Springs Customers Say
"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"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Luis Ramirez