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 comes down to two very different jobs, depending on where your home sits. The Craftsman and Spanish Colonial bungalows in the downtown grid from the 1910s through 1940s still have their original brick chimneys, soft terracotta flue liners, and hand-finished mortar crowns. The tract and hillside homes up in 91784, built mostly between the 1960s and 1990s, run metal flues and prefab fireboxes. Neither one responds well to a one-size-fits-all approach. We carry the tools and materials for both, and we specify repair products by name because the difference shows up in how long the fix lasts. Chimney Sweep Chino has served Upland since 2011. Call (866) 321-6641 for a repair assessment.
Why Upland Homes Are Different
Upland is a Craftsman-era foothill town where many pre-war homes still center on their original brick masonry fireplace and chimney. That means cleaning and repair often involves hand-chiseling creosote from soft, over-fired historic brick rather than sweeping a modern flue. It also means we check the mortar crown after every Santa Ana wind season, because those dry, gusting events off the San Gabriel foothills push fine ash and debris back down chimneys into living rooms. In the old downtown blocks and the numbered street grid of 91786, chimneys were frequently built with soft terracotta flue liners that crumble under a stiff wire brush. We sweep those by hand with poly brushes. Up in the upper foothill ZIP of 91784, the 1960s through 1990s tract and hillside homes have metal flues and prefab fireboxes that need a completely different set of techniques and materials.
The climate adds another layer to the work. Upland’s hot, dry summers and Santa Ana winds mean fireplaces sit dormant for months, then see heavy winter use. Creosote builds in long, glazed layers that crack in the summer heat. When the first cold snap arrives, that cracked creosote can smell, obstruct the flue, or ignite. A chimney that was fine in March may not be fine in November. We schedule Upland work with that seasonal reality in mind, not on a generic calendar.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Upland Services
Upland homeowners call us most often for two jobs: a proper chimney sweep before burning season, and a dryer vent cleaning when the laundry room starts feeling humid and the dryer takes two cycles to dry a load. Both are fire-safety work, not cosmetic work. Here is what each service involves in Upland specifically.
Chimney Sweep in Upland
In Upland, a chimney sweep is not always a simple brush-through. Homes in the downtown and numbered street grid often have original brick chimneys with decades of creosote layered onto soft, over-fired brick. We use poly brushes by hand rather than stiff wire, because the brick and the terracotta liners in those older homes cannot take aggressive tools. Up in 91784, the metal flues and prefab fireboxes call for rotary cleaning systems sized to the liner. After every Santa Ana season, we check for wind-driven debris that gets pushed back down into the firebox. Read the full breakdown on our Chimney Sweep in Upland page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Upland
Lint buildup is a leading cause of residential fires, and Upland’s dry air makes lint especially fine and easy to compact inside vent runs. Many Upland homes route dryer vents through attics or side walls, and long runs with elbows trap lint quickly. A dryer that takes two cycles to dry a load is usually telling you the vent is clogged. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination, not just the first few feet. For the full service scope, see our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Upland page.
Chimney Repair in Upland
Chimney repair in Upland tends to fall into two buckets. In the older downtown and numbered street homes of 91786, we see cracked crowns, spalled brick, and deteriorated terracotta liners. In the hillside and tract homes of 91784, the most common calls are for cap replacement after wind damage and flashing leaks where the chimney meets the roof line. The Santa Ana winds accelerate wear on exposed masonry, and the summer heat bakes any moisture that got in, widening small cracks into bigger ones. Our repair work starts with a camera inspection so you see what we see, and we spec Chimney Repair materials by name: Copperfield caps, Olympia Chimney liners, Famco dampers. Nothing gets recommended without photo or video evidence you can review yourself.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see an open flue from the ground, or water and bird debris entering the firebox.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney cap installation in Upland typically runs $219 to $385 depending on cap material and flue size.
How we do it
We select a cap sized to your flue, secure it with mechanical fasteners, and verify the draw with a smoke test.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
Your existing cap is rusted, missing mesh, or blown off by Santa Ana winds.
What it costs in Upland
Cap replacement in Upland typically runs $269 to $522, including removal of the old cap and fitting a new one.
How we do it
We remove the failed cap, inspect the flue and crown beneath it, and install a replacement cap built for your flue dimensions.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your chimney inspection shows cracked flue tiles, or your home has an unlined masonry chimney that no longer meets code.
What it costs in Upland
Full liner installation in Upland ranges from $2,800 to $5,250 depending on flue height and access.
How we do it
We size a DuraFlex stainless-steel liner system to your flue, insulate it where code requires, and connect it to your appliance or fireplace.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, or a roof inspection found lifted or corroded flashing.
What it costs in Upland
Flashing repair in Upland typically runs $460 to $920 depending on how much of the flashing needs replacing.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, install new step and counter flashing that laps correctly, and seal the transitions with a polyurethane sealant rated for exterior exposure.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Your masonry crown has visible cracks, spalling concrete, or a mortar wash that is pulling away from the flue.
What it costs in Upland
Crown repair in Upland ranges from $500 to $1,200 depending on whether we patch or rebuild the crown.
How we do it
We remove loose material, build a form if the crown is being recast, and pour a crown mix with proper slope to shed water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Upland
| Item | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $219 – $385 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $269 – $522 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $5,250 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $460 – $920 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
How often should I have my Upland chimney repaired or inspected?
You should have an annual inspection before burning season, and repair any issue the inspection flags before you light the first fire. Delaying crown or flashing repairs in Upland lets wind and summer heat widen the damage, which raises the eventual repair cost.
Do I need a chimney liner replacement or just a repair?
A liner replacement is needed when the flue tiles are cracked, shifted, or missing. A HeatShield resurfacing can extend a liner’s life if the damage is still superficial. We show you the camera footage either way, and you decide with that evidence in front of you. Call (866) 321-6641 for a repair quote.
Brands We Service in Upland
We stock and install from six professional supply lines: DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. We keep common cap sizes, damper parts, and liner components in local stock so most Upland repair jobs move faster. See our brands for the full specification breakdown.
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| Service | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $179 – $250 |
| Chimney sweep (heavy creosote or historic brick) | $250 – $350 |
| Chimney inspection (with camera) | $130 – $350 |
| Chimney cap installation | $219 – $385 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $269 – $522 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $460 – $920 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $5,250 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $199 |
Two things push prices up in Upland specifically: historic brick chimneys that need hand work instead of rotary sweeping, and upper-hillside homes where roof access is steep. We give you a flat price before any work starts, so the quote is the price.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Upland
We cover all three Upland ZIP codes: 91784, 91785, and 91786. That includes the downtown and numbered street grid, the foothill neighborhoods along Euclid and San Antonio, and the tract communities further north. Typical response time for Upland calls is one to three business days, and we can usually schedule repairs within the week.
- Downtown Upland
- The Colonies
- San Antonio Heights
- North Upland
- Magnolia Park
Service Area – Cities Near Upland
Chimney Sweep Chino also serves the surrounding communities. If you are in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Ontario, CA, Pomona, CA, or Chino, CA, we can schedule the same inspection, sweep, or repair service those cities need. The same crew and the same equipment go to every job.
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
Most Upland inspections are scheduled within one to three business days. If you are buying a home and the inspection window is short, call (866) 321-6641 and we will tell you the next available slot for your ZIP code, including 91784, 91785, and 91786.
Most repair work like cap replacement, crown repair, and flashing repair does not require a permit in Upland. A full liner replacement may, depending on the scope and the city’s current building code. We verify before work starts and handle the permit if one is required.
Yes. We run chimney sweeping, dryer vent cleaning, and chimney repair as three services under one roof, so we can book a combined Upland visit when a home needs both the fireplace and the laundry vent addressed. You deal with one crew and one schedule, not two vendors.
If your Upland chimney needs a sweep, a repair, or a straight answer about what you actually need versus what can wait, call (866) 321-6641 for a free estimate. We show you the evidence before we recommend the work.
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
"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."
- David Chen"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
- Veronica Castillo"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
- Carlos Reyes