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 Commerce, CA
Chimney repair in Commerce, CA typically costs between $450 and $2,800 depending on whether you need a chimney cap replacement, crown repair, or a full liner installation. Most homes here were built between the 1940s and 1960s with original clay-tile or unlined flues, so repairs usually involve more than a patch job. Mantel Chimney Sweep has served Commerce since 2018, handling the specific decay patterns that come from decades of wood-burning near rail yards and freeway corridors. Call (844) 821-5749 when you need a repair crew that brings DuraFlex and HeatShield materials to every Commerce job.
Why Commerce Homes Are Different
Commerce sits inside LA’s industrial belt, and the housing stock tells that story. Most single-family homes are 1940s-1960s detached single-story stucco houses with original masonry fireplaces. Many still run on clay-tile flues or no liner at all. Decades of wood-burning in those setups leave creosote hardened into a glaze finish, and birds’ nests wedge into flues that never had proper caps. We see this constantly in the tracts south of Washington Boulevard and up near the rail yards.
Warm, dry summers mean fireplaces sit unused for months. Creosote bakes onto flue walls. Pigeons roost on nearby industrial roofs and drop nesting material into uncapped chimneys. Winter rains, when they come, drive moisture into cracked crowns and exposed masonry, and that is how spalling starts. The heavy truck traffic along the 5 and the 710 corridors also leaves acidic soot on caps and chase pans, so standard sweeping is not enough here. We routinely degrease and recoat caps to stop corrosion before it becomes a leak. Homes built tight against warehouses often have low-draw or down-drafting chimneys, and those need custom caps or draft inducers rather than another sweep.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Commerce Services
Commerce homeowners typically call us for two jobs: thorough chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning. Both tie back to the same fire-prevention principle, and both get harder as the equipment ages.
Chimney Sweep in Commerce
A clean sweep is the baseline, but in Commerce the baseline is higher than average. Creosote glazing, pigeon debris, and corroded caps are all common finds on 1940s-1960s chimneys. We remove the creosote, check the flue with a camera, and tell you plainly whether the chimney is safe to burn or needs repair. If you want the full breakdown of our sweeping process in Commerce, see our Chimney Sweep in Commerce page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Commerce
Dryer vents are the other fire hazard most Commerce homes overlook. Lint builds up in vent runs, especially in older single-story homes where the vent path may be long or poorly routed. We run brushes and air through the full line and check the exterior termination point. For the complete service scope, head to Dryer Vent Cleaning in Commerce.
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 Commerce
Chimney repair in Commerce is not a cosmetic job. The combination of 1940s-1960s original flues, months of idle fireplaces, and industrial-area soot means flue liners crack, crowns spall, and caps corrode faster than in most LA County cities. We open every repair with a camera inspection because the problem is usually inside the flue where you cannot see it. From there we quote the repair with the exact material we will use, whether that means HeatShield for a cracked liner or a full DuraFlex liner replacement. Our full service hub for Chimney Repair details the material standards we follow.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Rain entering the firebox, visible rust on an old cap, or birds and nesting material found inside the flue are all signs a proper cap needs to be installed.
What it costs in Commerce
Chimney cap installation in Commerce typically runs $300 to $700 depending on the cap size and flue configuration.
How we do it
We measure the flue, install a properly fitted stainless cap, and seal it so it stays put through Commerce’s windy warehouse-corridor conditions.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
A corroded, warped, or missing cap that no longer keeps water, birds, and debris out calls for replacement rather than a patch.
What it costs in Commerce
Chimney cap replacement in Commerce typically falls between $350 and $800, with the higher end for custom-fit multi-flue caps.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the flue top for damage, and install a replacement sized to the existing flue, with all seams sealed.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked clay tiles, loose mortar joints, or an unlined flue on a pre-1980s Commerce home all require a structural liner to burn safely.
What it costs in Commerce
Chimney liner installation in Commerce ranges from $2,200 to $4,500, with DuraFlex stainless steel systems on the more involved jobs.
How we do it
We size the liner to the flue, lower it through the chimney, and seal the connection at the appliance and the top so exhaust leaves the house correctly.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, rusted metal where the roof meets the chimney, or leaking during Commerce’s winter rain events point to failed flashing.
What it costs in Commerce
Chimney flashing repair in Commerce typically costs $400 to $900, depending on whether the flashing can be resealed or needs replacement sections.
How we do it
We pull the old flashing, cut and fit new metal to the roof transition, and seal the joint so water cannot track into the attic or masonry.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A spalled or cracked crown lets water soak into the brick and freeze-thaw cycles accelerate the damage, and in Commerce the summer sun alone will widen those cracks.
What it costs in Commerce
Chimney crown repair in Commerce runs $500 to $1,200 depending on whether the crown needs recoating or full re-pouring.
How we do it
We clean the old crown surface, fill cracks or re-pour the crown entirely, and slope it properly so water sheds away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Commerce
| Item | Typical range in Commerce |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $4,500 |
Will I need a new liner if the chimney has never been lined?
Most likely yes. A pre-1980s Commerce home with an original unlined flue is not safe to burn. We will show you the camera footage before we ever quote the liner work.
Can you repair the crown without rebuilding the whole chimney?
In most Commerce homes, yes. A cracked or spalled crown can be re-poured or recoated without touching the brick below it, which keeps the job in the $500 to $1,200 range.
Brands We Service in Commerce
We stock parts from DuraFlex, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield on our trucks, so most Commerce jobs do not wait on a supply-house run. HeatShield liner repair and DuraFlex liner systems are our go-to materials when a flue needs structural work. You can see the full material list on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Commerce |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweeping | $189 – $350 |
| Chimney inspection | $145 – $300 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $130 – $260 |
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $4,500 |
| Dryer vent installation | $200 – $500 |
| Chase pan replacement | $350 – $900 |
Commerce prices push toward the upper end on homes where the chimney has sat uncapped for years and the flue is heavily glazed or full of nesting material. You will get a fixed price before we start, and we never recommend a liner or crown repair without showing you the camera footage first.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Commerce
We work across Commerce’s single-family pockets, including the older tracts near the rail yards and the residential streets along the Washington Boulevard corridor.
- Bandini
- Commerce Industrial tract housing
- East Commerce
- South Commerce near the 710
- West Commerce along the LA River side
We schedule Commerce jobs in one visit for most repair and sweeping work, with a second visit only when a liner installation or crown re-pour needs curing time.
Service Area – Cities Near Commerce
Mantel Chimney Sweep also covers the neighboring cities of Maywood, CA, Bell, CA, Cudahy, CA, and Bell Gardens, CA. If you are just outside Commerce, call us and we will confirm whether we can get a crew to you this week.
Serving Commerce, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Commerce 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 Commerce
Most chimney repairs and sweeping in Commerce do not require a permit. Liner installations and any structural rebuild may need one, and we will tell you if your job falls into that category before we schedule.
We schedule most Commerce cleaning and inspection calls within a week. Repair jobs that need parts can take a few days longer, but we stock most common cap, flashing, and liner parts on the truck.
Yes. We run a camera through the flue, check the crown, cap, and flashing, and give you a plain-language report on what needs work now and what can wait. Call (844) 821-5749 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 Commerce Customers Say
"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Rachel Lawson"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Gilbert Garcia"They were the only ones willing to just tell me the price. Everyone else wanted to "come take a look" first, which in my experience means come apply pressure in person."
— Matt Delaney