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 Upland, CA
Chimney repair in Upland usually means working on 1950s and 60s ranch homes with original clay tile flues that have never been capped. Wind-driven debris, bird nesting, and decades of heat cycling have left many flues cracked or blocked. Mantel Chimney Sweep has served Upland since 2018, and the work here is rarely a simple sweep. It’s diagnostics, repair, and materials that hold up to Santa Ana wind seasons and the first cold snap. Call (844) 821-5749 when you need a real answer, not a sales pitch.
Why Upland Homes Are Different
Upland sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, and that position drives most of what we see. North Upland homes near the foothills take the full force of Santa Ana wind events each fall and winter. Chimney caps get dislodged or go missing. Once a cap is off, birds move in. We regularly pull active nests out of flues during October and November cleanings across the 91784, 91785, and 91786 ZIP codes.
The housing stock compounds the problem. Most homes from the historic downtown area up through the north-side neighborhoods are single-story ranch builds from the 1950s through the 1970s. Their original masonry fireplaces and clay tile flues were built before modern caps and dampers became standard. After Upland’s hot, dry summers, when fireplaces sit unused for months, those flues collect debris, creosote, and nesting material. Then the first cold snap arrives, and we get the call. The pattern is consistent: uncapped flue, months of disuse, and a homeowner who just wants a fire that drafts correctly and doesn’t smoke back into the living room.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Upland Services
Most Upland homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a chimney that needs professional cleaning before burning season, or a dryer vent that hasn’t been cleared in years and is quietly building lint behind the wall. Both are fire hazards. Both get handled by the same crew.
Chimney Sweep in Upland
Upland’s older fireplace stock means a sweep here often involves more than removing creosote. We check for missing caps, bird debris, flue cracks, and draft problems while we clean, because a 1960s clay tile flue that’s been open to the elements for years usually has issues beyond simple buildup. If the flue is intact and the cap is present, the sweep is straightforward. If not, we tell you with photos and recommend what’s actually needed. Chimney Sweep in Upland covers the full scope and what to expect on the day of service.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Upland
Lint-clogged dryer vents are one of the most common household fire hazards, and Upland’s older ranch homes often have long vent runs through attics or crawl spaces that haven’t been touched since the dryer was installed. Lint builds, airflow drops, dryers run hotter and longer, and the risk climbs. We clear the full run, not just the first few feet behind the appliance. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Upland explains the process and what indicates your vent is restricted.
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 Upland
Chimney repair in Upland is a different job than it is in newer cities. Most of the chimneys we open up belong to mid-century ranch homes, and after 50 to 70 years of heat cycling, Santa Ana winds, and no cap, the flue liner is often cracked or spalled. The repair isn’t cosmetic. A compromised flue can send heat and combustion gases into the chimney chase or the home itself. We repair what others can only report, using HeatShield for flue restoration and DuraFlex when a full liner replacement is the right call. Chimney Repair is the full service.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see birds, twigs, or nesting material in the firebox, hear animals in the flue, smell damp odors from the fireplace, or your existing cap is rusted, bent, or missing entirely after wind.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney cap installation in Upland typically ranges from $250 to $600, depending on flue size, cap material, and whether the crown needs patching at the same time.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening precisely, set a stainless or copper cap rated for your flue dimensions, secure it to the flue or crown, and confirm it stays put through the next wind event.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You see cracks in the concrete surface at the top of the chimney, water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace, or chunks of crown material on the roof or ground.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney crown repair in Upland generally runs $400 to $1,000, depending on whether we reseal and patch the existing crown or remove and recast it entirely.
How we do it
We clean the existing surface, fill spalls and cracks with a professional-grade crown compound, and seal the top so water sheds off the chimney instead of soaking into the masonry.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Upland
| Item | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,000 |
| Chimney liner replacement | $2,500 – $5,500 |
How long does chimney repair take in Upland?
Cap installation and crown repair are usually done in a single visit, typically two to four hours. A full liner replacement takes a day, sometimes two when the flue is oversized or the chase needs prep work first.
Do I really need a new liner, or can mine be sealed?
It depends on the liner’s condition. Hairline cracks and minor spalling can often be restored with HeatShield, a cerfractory sealant made for flue restoration. If the clay tiles are shifted, collapsed, or the liner is too damaged to hold a sealant, a DuraFlex liner is the safer answer. We’ll show you camera footage before recommending either path. Call (844) 821-5749 and we’ll walk you through what we see.
Brands We Service in Upland
We work with HeatShield for flue restoration, DuraFlex for full liner replacements, and Olympia Chimney and Gelco for caps, dampers, and chase covers. The materials are not interchangeable with what you find at a hardware store. Our brands are chosen because they hold up in Upland’s wind and heat conditions.
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| Service | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, uncapped flue) | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney sweep with active bird nest removal | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| HeatShield flue restoration | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $300 |
What pushes price up in Upland is access and condition. North-side homes with steep roofs or chimneys that need staging cost more. A flue that’s been open for years and needs both a liner and a cap will sit at the upper end of the range. You get an upfront quote before we start, and the price doesn’t move unless we find something you’ve approved.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Upland
We sweep and repair chimneys across all three Upland ZIP codes: 91784, 91785, and 91786. Our crews know the older ranch-style homes in the historic downtown core, the foothill-adjacent blocks in north Upland where wind damage is most common, and the newer construction on the east side where gas fireplaces and inserts are more typical.
- North Upland (foothills, 91784)
- Historic Downtown Upland
- Upland Hills / east side (91786)
- South Upland near the 10 freeway
- San Antonio Heights border area
We book Upland jobs within the same week most of the time, and we keep a buffer in October and November for the rush of first-burn calls.
Service Area – Cities Near Upland
If you’re in a neighboring city, we cover the whole foothill corridor. San Antonio Heights, CA, Claremont, CA, Montclair, CA, and Rancho Cucamonga, CA are all in our regular service area. The chimney conditions are similar in most of these cities, and the scheduling works the same way.
Serving Upland, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Upland 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 Upland
We schedule most Upland jobs within the same week, and we prioritize calls where a chimney is actively smoking back into the house or a liner is visibly damaged. October and November are our busiest months, so call early if you can. The booking itself takes about five minutes.
Most chimney repairs and cleanings in Upland don’t require a city permit, and the city generally treats routine maintenance as standard repair work. HOA rules in some north Upland subdivisions can govern exterior appearance, especially chimney caps. We’ll flag anything that looks nonstandard before you commit.
Yes. Upland has a growing share of gas fireplaces, particularly in the newer east-side homes, and they have their own maintenance needs: venting checks, glass cleaning, and log placement. If it has a flue or an exhaust path, we service it. Call (844) 821-5749 for a free estimate. We’ll tell you straight what your chimney needs and what can safely wait.
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 Upland 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."
— Tiana Robinson"Got a text with the technician's name and photo before he arrived. Small thing, but as a woman home alone during the day I actually really appreciated it."
— Yolanda Reyes"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."
— Beatriz Torres