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.
Fast, Reliable Chimney Sweep Across Upland
A chimney sweep in Upland typically costs $189 – $329 for a standard cleaning with a Level 1 inspection, depending on flue condition and accessibility. Most Upland jobs take 60 – 90 minutes, and we schedule within 3 – 5 business days, sooner before the fall rush. Pat Delano and our crew know the difference between a 1920s Craftsman chimney off Euclid Avenue and a 1980s metal-flue hillside home above Foothill Boulevard, because the tools and the technique aren’t the same. Call (866) 321-6641 for a free estimate.
Why Chimney Sweep Chino Is Upland’s Preferred Chimney Sweep Company
We’ve swept chimneys all over Upland, from the numbered-street bungalows in 91786 to the tract and hillside homes in 91784 and 91785. Homeowners call us because we stock trade-grade parts from DuraFlex, Copperfield, and Famco, and because our techs carry cameras on every job. That matters in Upland, where a lot of pre-war chimneys have soft terracotta liners that look fine from the firebox but are spalled and crumbling above the damper. We don’t recommend a liner or a crown rebuild unless you’ve watched the camera footage with us and seen the problem yourself.
Our Chimney Sweep team has built a strong reputation in Upland by treating every job as fire-safety work, not a quick vacuum-and-go. When a homeowner in 91786 tells us the living room smells like creosote every time the Santa Anas kick up, we know exactly what we’re likely to find before we even set up the ladder. That local familiarity saves Upland customers time and money, because we’re not diagnosing blind.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Sweep Services in Upland
Chimney Sweep Services in Upland cover the full job: removing creosote and soot from the flue, smoke chamber, and firebox, then doing a Level 1 inspection of the liner, damper, crown, and cap. A standard sweep in Upland runs $189 – $289. If your chimney hasn’t been swept in several years, or you’ve burned unseasoned wood, expect the higher end of that range because glazed creosote takes longer to remove safely.
Hand-Sweeping for Older Masonry Chimneys
In Upland’s downtown numbered-street grid, the original terracotta flue liners often can’t handle a stiff rotary brush. Running one down a soft liner crumbles it and drops debris straight into the firebox. On those homes we hand-sweep with poly brushes, which clean thoroughly without stressing fragile clay tile.
Level 1 and Level 2 Inspections
A Level 1 inspection is included with every sweep and checks the readily accessible parts of the chimney. If you’ve just bought a home in Upland, had a chimney fire, or changed fuel type, we recommend a Level 2 inspection, which adds camera work in the flue and runs $199 – $349 on its own or as part of a service call.
Chimney Cleaning in Upland
Chimney Cleaning in Upland means removing the creosote, soot, and debris that accumulates from wood, gas, or pellet burning. A standard fireplace cleaning in Upland costs $169 – $269, and it’s the single most effective thing you can do to prevent a chimney fire. Upland’s hot, dry summers mean fireplaces sit dormant for months, and creosote builds in long, glazed layers that crack in the heat and smell when the first cold snap arrives.
Creosote and Soot Removal
Creosote comes in degrees, and we treat them differently. First-degree is a light soot, easy to brush. Second-degree is flaky and granular. Third-degree is a hard, shiny glaze that no brush will remove, and we’re honest with Upland homeowners when that requires chemical treatment or mechanical removal, not just a standard sweep.
Fireplace Cleaning
We clean the firebox, smoke shelf, and damper assembly on every job in Upland. Over the years, ash and debris compact into the firebox and smoke chamber, restricting draft and pushing smoke back into the room. A thorough fireplace cleaning restores draw and lets you actually enjoy a fire without the back-puffing.
Trusted Brands We Service in Upland
We specify products by name because materials matter. In Upland, we routinely service and install DuraFlex stainless steel liner systems, Copperfield caps and dampers, and Famco damper and ventilation components. Stocking these lines means when an Upland homeowner needs a replacement cap after a Santa Ana wind season, we’re not ordering from a catalog and waiting two weeks. We keep common parts on the truck, sized for the flues we see most often in 91786 and 91784. You won’t get a hardware-store patch job from us.
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AfterCommon Chimney Sweep Problems We See in Upland Homes
- Crumbled terracotta flue liners on pre-war Craftsman homes. In the numbered-street grid of 91786, soft clay liners spall under aggressive brushing. We hand-sweep these with poly brushes and check the mortar crown after every Santa Ana wind season.
- Glazed third-degree creosote after long, hot dormant summers. Upland’s dry heat bakes creosote into hard, shiny layers that a standard brush won’t touch. Camera inspection catches what a brush leaves behind.
- Ash and grit blowing back down uncapped chimneys during Santa Ana wind events. The winds off the San Gabriel foothills push fine debris down flues and into living rooms. Homeowners often mistake this for a draft problem when the real fix is a properly sized chimney cap.
- Mismatched tools for mixed housing stock. The metal flues and prefab fireboxes in 91784 need different brushes, different inspection methods, and different caps than the masonry chimneys downtown. One-size-fits-all sweeping causes damage in both directions.
Pricing for Chimney Sweep in Upland, CA
A standard chimney sweep in Upland runs $189 – $289 for most masonry fireplaces with a clay or terracotta liner. Metal-flue prefab homes in 91784 tend to run $169 – $249 because the job is more straightforward. Add a Level 2 camera inspection for $199 – $349 if you’re buying a home, switching fuel, or suspect hidden damage. Glazed creosote removal can add $89 – $179 depending on severity. The honest answer is that we can’t quote a final number without seeing your flue, but every Upland estimate starts free, and we show you the camera footage before recommending any repair. Call (866) 321-6641 and we’ll give you a real number.
We Also Serve Cities Near Upland
While this page is written for Upland homeowners, we regularly schedule sweeps in Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Pomona, and Chino from our base just down the road. Our full coverage area and service details are listed on our Upland page. If you’re a few minutes outside the city line, give us a call and we’ll tell you straight if we can get to you this week.
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 Sweep in Upland
Because many pre-war chimneys in Upland’s numbered-street grid were built with soft terracotta flue liners that crumble under stiff rotary brushes. On those homes, we hand-sweep with poly brushes to clean without dropping clay debris into your firebox. If you’re not sure what kind of liner you have, call (866) 321-6641 and we’ll check before touching it.
That smell means creosote has built up in your flue, and the pressure changes from Santa Ana winds are pulling air down the chimney and into your living room. In Upland, the winds off the San Gabriel foothills can also drive fine ash and grit down an uncapped flue. The fix is usually a sweep plus a properly sized cap, but we’ll show you the camera footage before recommending anything.
Yes, and you should have it inspected anyway. Upland’s hot, dry summers bake existing creosote into hard, glazed layers that crack and shift even without new fires. Animals also move in, mortar joints dry out, and Santa Ana wind events can push debris deep into the flue. A Level 1 inspection costs less than a single chimney fire deductible.
First-degree creosote is a dusty soot that brushes off. Second-degree is flaky and granular. Third-degree is hard, shiny glaze that no brush removes. On Upland’s over-fired historic brick, third-degree creosote hides cracks in the masonry and can ignite at lower temperatures. We hand-chisel glazed deposits off soft brick rather than grinding, which preserves the original firebox. Call (866) 321-6641 for a quote and we’ll explain what we see on camera.
Yes. Metal flues in 91784’s prefab homes need different brushes, different inspection methods, and different caps than downtown masonry chimneys. We sweep these with the right tooling for stainless and galvanized flues, and we check the termination cap and chase cover, which are common failure points on hillside homes in Upland. Same day scheduling is often available for these jobs.
Written by Pat Delano, Owner at Chimney Sweep Chino, serving Upland and the surrounding foothill communities.