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 Venice, CA
Chimney repair in Venice, CA usually costs between $350 and $2,400 depending on whether we’re replacing a rusted damper, rebuilding a salt-eaten crown, or installing a new liner in a 1920s bungalow that never had one. Most Venice chimney problems aren’t creosote-related at all. They’re corrosion problems. Decades of ocean air get into the mortar and the metal, and by the time anyone notices, the damage has been quietly compounding for years. Call (833) 805-3229 for an inspection that tells you exactly what’s wrong and what it costs to fix.
Why Venice Homes Are Different
Venice’s chimneys are overwhelmingly decorative fireplaces in 1920s-1950s beach bungalows and 1960s-70s canal and Oxford Triangle remodels. They were built before modern flue liners were standard, and many have been converted to gas or sealed off entirely. The real threat isn’t wood smoke. It’s salt air. The marine layer and onshore spray keep exterior masonry and metal dampers damp year-round, so dampers rust through and mortar crowns spall even when the fireplace hasn’t held a fire in ten years. We regularly open chimneys in Venice where the damper has seized completely, the crown has lost chunks of mortar, and the flue tiles show salt-driven cracking from top to bottom. Walk streets, canal-side homes, and the bungalow rows east of Abbot Kinney all share the same pattern: ocean air does in these chimneys long before soot ever becomes a factor. Ashwood Chimney Sweep has served Venice since 2012, and the repair calls from 90291 and 90294 are consistent enough that we can usually tell a Venice chimney’s problem before we climb the ladder.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Venice Services
The two calls Venice homeowners make most often are chimney sweeping for their annual check and dryer vent cleaning when the laundry room starts feeling humid or the dryer runs long. Both services are available as a combined visit, which makes sense when salt air and a rarely used fireplace have left multiple ventilation points in one house needing attention.
Chimney Sweep in Venice
Even a decorative or gas-converted fireplace needs an annual sweep and inspection, because the issues in Venice are structural rather than soot-based. A sweep here is as much about checking the damper, crown, and flue liner for salt-driven damage as it is about removing buildup. We see rusted dampers and crumbling mortar on fireplaces that haven’t been lit in years, and catching those early avoids a repair that costs multiples of a cleaning. For the full breakdown of what Chimney Sweep in Venice includes, that page covers pricing, what we check, and why annual visits matter for coastal homes.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Venice
Dryer vents in Venice share the same coastal air problem as chimneys: humidity and salt spray accelerate lint buildup and rust inside the vent run. Many older bungalows and canal-side cottages have long, narrow vent paths that were installed decades ago and have never been properly cleaned. A clogged vent doesn’t just make the dryer work harder; it’s a fire risk. We treat it the same way we treat chimneys, with the same inspection rigor. For specifics on what Dryer Vent Cleaning in Venice costs and how the process works, see that page.
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 Venice
Chimney repair in Venice is a salt-driven masonry and metal job, not a soot-cleaning job. The housing stock here, mostly 1920s-1950s bungalows and mid-century canal remodels, was built without modern flue liners and with dampers that have now spent decades in damp, salty air. What we repair most often are rusted-out dampers, spalling crowns, cracked flue tiles, and flashings that have separated from the roofline. Chimney Repair at Ashwood means one crew evaluates the damage and fixes it with professional-trade materials, not a report handed off to someone else.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You’ll see cracked or missing mortar on the top of the chimney, chunks of cement on the roof or in the yard, or water staining on the ceiling near the flue.
What it costs in Venice
Chimney crown repair in Venice runs $300 to $700 when we’re sealing surface cracks and $800 to $1,500 if we need to rebuild the crown from scratch.
How we do it
We remove the loose material, prep the surface, and rebuild or reseal with a weather-resistant mix that stands up to the salt air and marine layer.
Chimney Damper Replacement
Signs you need it
A damper that won’t open or close, visible rust on the damper plate, or a draft coming down the chimney even when the damper is shut.
What it costs in Venice
Damper replacement in Venice ranges from $250 for a simple throat damper swap to $800 for a top-sealing damper installed at the crown.
How we do it
We remove the corroded unit, fit a new damper sized to the flue, and test the operation so the fireplace actually seals when it’s closed.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Flue tiles that are cracked, spalled, or missing and a chimney built before modern liner standards, which includes most of Venice’s original bungalow stock.
What it costs in Venice
Chimney liner installation in Venice runs $1,900 to $4,300 depending on the flue height and whether we’re lining for gas or wood.
How we do it
We measure the flue, run a DuraFlex stainless liner through the existing chimney, and connect it properly at the top and the appliance collar.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, dampness in the attic, or flashing that has pulled away from the roofline.
What it costs in Venice
Flashing repair in Venice runs $350 to $900 depending on whether we’re resealing the existing flashing or replacing sections that have corroded through.
How we do it
We cut out the damaged flashing, install new metal with proper overlap, and seal the joint so water stops getting in.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Venice
| Item | Typical range in Venice |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $1,500 |
| Chimney damper replacement | $250 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,900 – $4,300 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
Do I need a new liner if my flue tiles are cracked?
Not always. If the cracking is minor and the tiles are still structurally sound, HeatShield restoration can seal the surface. If the tiles have separated or the chimney was built without a liner, a DuraFlex stainless liner is the right fix.
Can you repair a chimney that hasn’t been used in years?
Yes, and that’s the most common chimney we see in Venice. The repair is the same whether the fireplace has been idle for two years or twenty. What matters is the condition of the masonry, damper, and liner, not how recently you had a fire. Call (833) 805-3229 for a free estimate.
Brands We Service in Venice
We stock and install materials from Olympia Chimney, Copperfield, and Famco on our Venice jobs. These are professional-trade brands, the same components certified chimney contractors specify, and stocking them locally means we’re not waiting on a supply order when your flue needs a part. For the full list of what we carry, see our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Venice |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $1,500 |
| Chimney damper replacement | $250 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,900 – $4,300 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $130 – $260 |
What pushes a Venice chimney repair up in price is access: canal-side lots, walk-street houses, and tight roof pitches all add time and care. The quote we give before the job starts is the price you pay, and we don’t add fees after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Venice
We work throughout Venice, from the canal-side homes and walk streets to the Oxford Triangle, the Silver Triangle, and the bungalow rows east of Abbot Kinney toward Lincoln Boulevard. Most of our Venice calls are scheduled within a few days, and combined chimney-and-dryer-vent visits are available across the whole 90291 and 90294 area.
- Canal-side homes
- Walk streets west of Abbot Kinney
- Oxford Triangle
- Silver Triangle
- Bungalow rows east of Lincoln Boulevard
Service Area – Cities Near Venice
Ashwood Chimney Sweep also serves the communities around Venice, including Santa Monica, CA, Culver City, CA, Ladera Heights, CA, and Century City, CA. If you’re in one of those areas, the same crew and the same pricing structure apply across the broader service region.
Serving Venice, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Venice 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 Venice
Most Venice appointments are scheduled within a few days of the call. Repair work that needs a specific part, like a custom damper or liner section, may add time depending on the supplier, but we stock the most common components locally.
Most chimney repair work, including crown repair, damper replacement, and liner installation, doesn’t require a permit in Venice. Structural changes to the chimney itself or major rebuilds may, and we’ll tell you before any work starts if that applies to your job.
Often, yes. If the problem is a rusted damper, a spalling crown, or flashing that has separated, we carry the material to repair it on the first visit. Liner work usually requires a second appointment so the flue can be measured and the liner fabricated to fit.
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 Venice Customers Say
"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."
— Marisol Salazar"Three other companies in Fontana either didn't pick up or wanted to schedule me for the following week. These guys had someone out the next morning."
— Stephanie Thompson"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Angela Kim