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 Claremont, CA
Chimney repair in Claremont is the service we’re called for most, and the reason is simple: the city’s housing stock is old enough that original clay-tile liners and mortar crowns are failing all at once. A 1923 Craftsman in the Village with a cracked flue liner isn’t a cleaning job anymore, it’s a safety decision. The hot, dry summers followed by Santa Ana wind events bake and blow debris into flues that sat unused for years, while oak and sycamore leaves from mature tree canopies pack into chimney throats. Mantel Chimney Sweep has served Claremont since 2018. We repair what others can only report. Call (844) 821-5749 when you need a crew that shows up with HeatShield and DuraFlex on the truck, not just brushes.
Why Claremont Homes Are Different
The Village and the neighborhoods around the Claremont Colleges hold hundreds of 1900s to 1930s Craftsman and Spanish Colonial homes. Most still have their original masonry fireplaces with clay-tile liners that were installed when Woodrow Wilson was president. Those tiles crack. They spall. They separate at the mortar joints after a century of heating and cooling cycles. When we sweep one of these chimneys in Claremont, we’re rarely just removing creosote. We’re documenting whether the flue can still contain a fire safely.
The foothill edges north of Foothill Boulevard tell a different story. Those 1960s through 1980s ranch homes often have prefab fireplaces or masonry units with different inspection tolerances and repair approaches. A prefab firebox from 1972 needs a completely different parts path than a Spanish Colonial’s original brick throat and smoke shelf. Claremont’s climate compounds everything: fireplaces that sit dormant for five or six years let creosote cure into a hard, glassy layer that won’t brush out. Then the first winter fire hits it, and you get a chimney fire waiting to happen. Debris compaction from sycamore and oak litter is the other constant. In Claremont, a sweep is never just a sweep. The baseline is clean. The difference is knowing what’s behind the soot.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Claremont Services
Most Claremont homeowners reach us through one of two doors: chimney sweeping on a house they just bought, or dryer vent cleaning after a decade of lint buildup. Both are fire-prevention calls, and both are services we run as specialists, not add-ons.
Chimney Sweep in Claremont
A proper sweep in Claremont starts with what’s above the roofline. The Village’s original chimneys often lack a poured crown, which means water has been working into the masonry for decades. We sweep the flue, then we tell you what the walls showed us. Creosote removal in a 1920s clay-tile flue requires softer brush approaches than a modern stainless liner, and Santa Ana debris loads mean we’re clearing leaves and twigs before we ever touch soot. See Chimney Sweep in Claremont for the full breakdown of what a sweep includes and what it costs in 91711.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont
Dryer vents in Claremont’s older homes run long and make turns that were never ideal. A basement laundry in a 1915 bungalow might push exhaust 30 feet to an exterior wall, collecting lint in every elbow. That’s a residential fire hazard that no one sees until it’s too late. Our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont service clears the full run, inspects the termination point, and confirms proper airflow before we leave. We’re the single call for two of the most common household fire risks: flue to dryer vent.
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 Claremont
Chimney repair in Claremont is the service this city needs most because the original clay-tile liners in Village homes and the college-area bungalows are now 70 to 110 years old. Clay tiles crack under decades of thermal stress, and once a flue liner fails, the chimney stops doing its one job: containing heat and combustion gases. We don’t just report cracked liners and walk away. We carry HeatShield cerfractory sealant and DuraFlex stainless liner systems on every Claremont job, so the repair conversation can happen on the same visit as the diagnosis. This is what separates a full-service chimney specialist from a sweep-only company. See our Chimney Repair service hub for the full scope.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You need a liner installation when your Clay-tile flue shows gaps, spalling, or missing sections during a camera inspection, or when your fireplace vents into a masonry cavity that was never lined to code.
What it costs in Claremont
In Claremont, full liner installations with a DuraFlex stainless system typically run $2,500 to $5,000 depending on flue length, roof access, and whether a top plate and cap are included.
How we do it
We size the flue, run a camera to map the existing clay tiles, then pull a continuous DuraFlex liner through the chimney and secure it with a proper top plate and rain cap.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks across the top of your chimney, spalling mortar at the crown edge, or water staining on the ceiling below the chimney are all signs the crown has failed.
What it costs in Claremont
Crown repairs in Claremont range from $350 to $900 depending on whether we can seal the existing crown or need to remove and repour it.
How we do it
We clean the crown surface, treat cracks with an elastomeric sealant rated for temperature swings, and when necessary form and pour a new crown with a proper drip edge.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Claremont
| Item | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $260 – $520 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can it be repaired?
If the clay tiles are cracked but the chimney structure is sound, HeatShield cerfractory sealant often restores the flue without a full liner replacement. We camera-inspect first and only recommend replacement when the existing liner is beyond repair.
How long does a liner installation take in Claremont?
Most DuraFlex liner installations are completed in a single day. Two-story Village homes with steep roof pitch or limited ladder access can push the job into a second morning. Call (844) 821-5749 for a timeline based on your roofline.
Brands We Service in Claremont
We work with a curated set of professional chimney-industry brands because Claremont’s older chimneys need materials that hold up. HeatShield for flue restoration, DuraFlex for liner replacements, and Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield caps and components are what we stock and install. See the full lineup at our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $189 – $309 |
| Chimney cap installation | $260 – $520 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $700 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $229 |
What pushes price up in Claremont is roof access. Two-story Spanish Colonial homes with tile roofs and no dormer access take longer to stage, and chimney height on foothill ranches adds ladder time. You get a flat price before we start work, never a surprise after.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Claremont
We work across the 91711 ZIP code, from the tree-lined blocks around Memorial Park to the foothill streets north of Base Line Road.
- The Village
- Claremont Colleges area
- Claremont Hills
- North Claremont
- Thompson Creek
Most Claremont appointments are scheduled within one to two weeks. Peak season, the months before Thanksgiving through January, books out faster, so call early if you want your fireplace running for the holidays.
Service Area – Cities Near Claremont
Mantel Chimney Sweep routes Claremont crews to neighboring foothill communities as well. We regularly work in Montclair, CA, La Verne, CA, Upland, CA, and San Antonio Heights, CA. If you’re on the edge of 91711 and unsure which team covers you, call (844) 821-5749 and we’ll route you to the right crew.
Serving Claremont, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Claremont 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 Claremont
Routine sweeps and inspections in Claremont are usually scheduled within one to two weeks. Urgent calls, like after a chimney fire or when water is actively leaking through the ceiling, get prioritized. Call (844) 821-5749 and tell us what you’re seeing.
Most liner installations, crown repairs, and cap replacements don’t require a city permit because they’re considered maintenance inside an existing chimney structure. Major rebuilds above the roofline can trigger review. We’ll tell you on the estimate if your job crosses that line.
Yes. Older masonry chimneys with clay-tile liners get a more careful brushing approach and always include a camera check for tile separation. Newer prefab fireplaces follow manufacturer-specific protocols. The sweep adapts, but the safety standard doesn’t.
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 Claremont Customers Say
"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Michelle Brooks"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."
— Eric Mercer"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