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 El Segundo, CA
Chimney repair in El Segundo is driven by one thing more than any other: salt air. Homes in 90245 sit close enough to the Pacific that dampers rust, caps corrode, and older brick fireboxes spall years before the same components fail inland. Ashwood Chimney Sweep has served El Segundo since 2012, and most of our repair calls here start as a routine sweep that uncovers moisture damage in a chimney that has not been used in months. We handle the whole flue, not just the easy parts. Call (833) 805-3229 when you want an answer, not a guess.
Why El Segundo Homes Are Different
El Segundo is a small, tightly packed coastal city where most homes sit on a marine-air salt-and-moisture line just a few miles from the beach in the South Bay. That changes what chimney work actually looks like. The classic cold-climate sweep framing – heavy creosote from months of constant burning – does not apply here. What we see instead is moisture-driven deterioration: salt air corroding dampers, caps, and fireboxes, and coastal fog working its way into uncapped brick flues where it causes slow masonry spalling season after season.
The housing stock tells the same story. El Segundo is largely mid-century, built out in the 1940s through 1960s as single-story California bungalows and small ranches on compact lots. Many of those original chimneys are brick or stucco-clad with older masonry fireboxes that were never designed for decades of salt exposure. Newer rebuilds and infill tend toward gas fireplaces and prefab metal flues, which need different sweeping and inspection than traditional brick. A technician who only knows one chimney type will misread the other. We work on both, and on the transition between them.
The practical result: in El Segundo, uncapped chimneys on homes that rarely burn wood are the biggest liability. Salt-laden fog and rain get in, and the rusted dampers and spalled mortar from long periods of disuse drive most service calls in 90245. If you own a mid-century home here and have not had the flue looked at in a few years, moisture has probably been doing quiet work. That is what we find, and it is what we fix.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main El Segundo Services
El Segundo homeowners call us for two connected jobs more than anything else, and they are usually related: a chimney that has not been maintained in the coastal air, and a dryer vent that quietly builds lint in a wall cavity. Here is what each one involves here.
Chimney Sweep in El Segundo
A sweep in El Segundo is less about scraping out heavy creosote and more about catching what salt air and fog have done since last year. We remove what is there, check the damper and cap for rust, and inspect the flue and firebox for the early signs of moisture damage that become expensive repairs if left alone. Mid-century brick chimneys in 90245 hide problems well. That is why the inspection half of the sweep matters as much as the cleaning half. For the full breakdown on what a sweep includes and what it costs in El Segundo, see our Chimney Sweep in El Segundo page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in El Segundo
Your dryer vent is a fire-risk system, not an afterthought. In El Segundo’s older homes, many dryer vents run long distances through walls or under floors, and the mild coastal climate means people do laundry year-round, which means lint accumulates year-round. We pull the dryer, clean the full vent run with professional tools, and confirm airflow at the exterior termination. If the run needs a Famco replacement component, we carry it. See our Dryer Vent Cleaning in El Segundo page for pricing and what to expect.
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 El Segundo
Chimney repair in El Segundo usually begins with water. Most of the chimneys we rebuild or restore in 90245 are attached to mid-century homes where an original cap has rusted through or a brick crown has cracked under decades of salt fog, letting moisture into the flue and firebox. The repair is rarely about creosote; it is about stopping what the marine layer started. If the liner is failing, HeatShield lets us restore it – not just document the problem. We repair with the same materials professional contractors specify, and one contractor handles assessment and repair from start to finish. Our Chimney Repair hub page explains the full scope of our repair capability.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You have no cap at all, or the existing cap has rusted or bent away from the flue opening.
What it costs in El Segundo
Chimney cap installation in El Segundo typically runs $210 to $590 depending on flue size and cap material.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, mount a stainless or copper cap sized for your specific chimney, and secure it against the salt-air conditions that destroyed the last one.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is corroded through, birds are getting in, or rain is falling directly into the flue.
What it costs in El Segundo
Replacing a rusted cap in El Segundo runs $190 to $520 including the new cap and removal of the old one.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the flue opening for water damage, and install a replacement built for coastal exposure.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
An inspection shows cracked flue tiles, visible gaps in the liner, or water staining in the firebox after rain.
What it costs in El Segundo
Chimney liner installation in El Segundo typically runs $2,000 to $5,000 depending on flue height, liner type, and access.
How we do it
We spec a DuraFlex flexible liner for your flue dimensions, run it through the existing chase, and connect and insulate it to code.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney or damp drywall where the chimney meets the roof.
What it costs in El Segundo
Chimney flashing repair in El Segundo typically runs $350 to $900 depending on the extent of the damage and roof access.
How we do it
We reseal or replace the flashing where the chimney meets the roof, using materials that hold up under constant salt spray.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of the chimney has cracks, visible crumbling, or missing sections.
What it costs in El Segundo
Chimney crown repair in El Segundo typically runs $500 to $1,400 depending on crown size and the extent of the damage.
How we do it
We remove loose material, reseal or recast the crown with a proper overhang and sealant, and test that water now sheds away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in El Segundo
| Item | Typical range in El Segundo |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $210 – $590 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $190 – $520 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
Liner installation and crown repair pricing depends heavily on the flue’s height and condition, which is why we quote those only after a camera inspection. You will have the images in hand before you approve anything.
Can you repair a chimney without replacing the whole liner?
Yes, in many El Segundo homes we use HeatShield restoration to seal cracks and restore a deteriorating flue liner without full demolition. It is a repair option most sweep-only companies cannot provide. Call (833) 805-3229 for an assessment.
How quickly can you get to a chimney repair in El Segundo?
We typically schedule repair work in El Segundo within a week of the inspection, depending on weather and material availability. Coastal repair work needs a dry window for proper sealing. Call (833) 805-3229 to book.
Brands We Service in El Segundo
We stock and install DuraFlex flexible liner systems, HeatShield restoration product, and components from Olympia Chimney and Copperfield. These are professional-trade materials, not retail substitutes. Working with our brands means we rarely wait on shipments – most common repair parts are on the truck.
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| Service | Typical range in El Segundo |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $210 – $590 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $190 – $520 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,400 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $105 – $225 |
| Chimney inspection with camera | $160 – $310 |
In El Segundo, two things push price up most: the salt-air corrosion that turns a simple cap replacement into a crown repair, and flue access on mid-century lots where chimneys sit close to property lines and need more ladder and staging work. We quote a flat price before we start, and that price is what you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in El Segundo
Ashwood sweeps and repairs chimneys across the full 90245 ZIP code. Our techs know the housing stock block by block: the original bungalows near Main Street, the mid-century ranches south of Imperial Highway, the gas-conversion homes closer to the Chevron site, and the newer infill builds on the east side.
- Downtown El Segundo
- Smoky Hollow
- The Tree Section
- Arena District
- East El Segundo
For most El Segundo homes, we can schedule within the same week and often within a few days during the spring and summer months when coastal moisture inspections are easiest to perform.
Service Area – Cities Near El Segundo
Ashwood Chimney Sweep also serves the surrounding South Bay communities. If you are a few minutes north, see our coverage in Lennox, CA or Del Aire, CA. A little east, we work in Hawthorne, CA as well. And up the coast, we serve Marina del Rey, CA – same marine-air conditions, same repair patterns.
Serving El Segundo, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the El Segundo 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 El Segundo
Most standard chimney repairs, cap replacements, and liner installations do not require a city permit in El Segundo when they are replacements in kind. Structural rebuilds or new flue construction may trigger one, and we will tell you before work begins. When a permit is needed, we handle the coordination.
Once a year is enough for most El Segundo homes, even for fireplaces that rarely get used. In 90245 the risk is not creosote, it is moisture working into an idle flue. An annual inspection catches rusted caps and dampers before they become crown or firebox repairs. Call (833) 805-3229 to schedule.
Yes. Ashwood handles chimney sweeping, dryer vent cleaning, and chimney repair as a combined service call. If your El Segundo home needs two or all three, one crew handles it in a single visit. Clean, inspect, repair – in one call. Call (833) 805-3229 for a free estimate.
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 El Segundo Customers Say
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Angela Kim"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Yolanda Martinez"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."
— Paige Norris