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 Crestline, CA
Chimney repair in Crestline usually starts with one of two discoveries: a cracked crown letting snowmelt into the masonry, or a flue liner that’s spalled after too many freeze-thaw cycles. This is the job we’re called for most often, because Crestline’s elevation, snow load, and older cabin stock create conditions no low-desert chimney ever sees. At Ashwood Chimney Sweep, we handle the full flue, from the cap to the firebox, and we’ve served Crestline since 2012. Call (833) 805-3229 when you need a straight answer about what’s actually wrong up there.
Why Crestline Homes Are Different
Crestline sits at roughly 4,600 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, and that elevation changes everything about how a chimney performs. Homes here burn wood hard from November into March, because sub-freezing nights are routine and snow means nobody is leaving for the hardware store on a whim. The housing stock is largely mid-century mountain cabins, A-frames, and chalet-style second homes, many with original masonry fireplaces or early prefab metal chimneys that were built for weekend recreational fires, not five months of daily heating. When a chimney that was meant for occasional use suddenly carries a full heating season’s workload, creosote accumulates faster and flaws in the original construction surface sooner.
Moisture is the second factor. Snow sits on crowns and flashing for weeks, then melts, refreezes, and works its way into hairline cracks. Crowns spall, flashing loosens, and masonry begins to shift. Rentals and weekend cabins make this worse: a chimney that hasn’t been swept or inspected in years may look fine from the driveway while the flue is loaded with creosote and the crown is quietly failing. By the time a technician gets on the roof, the damage is often structural, not cosmetic. That’s the Crestline pattern, and it’s why we approach every inspection here with the assumption that the chimney has been working harder than it was designed to work.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Crestline Services
Crestline homeowners call us most often for two things: a thorough chimney sweep before burning season, and dryer vent cleaning in cabins where lint has accumulated behind the walls. Both matter for fire safety, and both are services we perform with the same professional-grade materials and the same careful inspection standards.
Chimney Sweep in Crestline
A chimney sweep in Crestline is more than rod-and-brush work. The snow-country burning season produces heavy creosote, and many of the flues we open haven’t been cleaned in years. We remove the creosote, inspect the liner and crown while we’re up there, and tell you plainly whether the chimney is safe to burn. Many Crestline sweeps turn into repair findings, and because we’re a repair company first, we can act on what we find rather than handing you a report and a referral. Read more about our full sweep process on the Chimney Sweep in Crestline page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Crestline
Crestline’s older cabins often have long, convoluted dryer vent runs through crawlspaces and exterior walls, and lint builds up where you can’t see it. We treat dryer vent cleaning as a fire-safety service, not an add-on. The vent is cleared from the dryer connection to the outside termination, the airflow is verified, and we flag any sections that need to be rerouted or replaced. In a town where the nearest laundry repair crew may be down the mountain, it makes sense to have the vent done by someone already at the house. Full details are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Crestline 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 Crestline
Chimney repair in Crestline is driven by two forces: aging construction and water. The original masonry fireplaces and early prefab metal systems in these mountain cabins were not built for sustained wood heating, and decades of snowmelt and freeze-thaw cycles have taken a toll on crowns, flashing, and flue liners. When we inspect a Crestline chimney, we’re usually looking at the accumulated effect of many winters, not a single failure. We repair with professional-trade materials including DuraFlex liner systems and HeatShield restoration product, because a patch job on a snow-loaded chimney doesn’t last. If you’re looking at a red-flag inspection report, the Chimney Repair hub explains our full repair scope.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see rain or snow entering the flue, find animal nesting material, or notice rust staining inside the firebox.
What it costs in Crestline
Chimney cap installation in Crestline typically runs from $150 to $400, depending on flue size and whether custom fabrication is needed for an older or unusual flue.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a cap from professional-trade brands like Olympia Chimney or Famco, secure it to the crown, and verify the flue still drafts correctly afterward.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, missing sections, or letting rain and debris into a flue that otherwise passes inspection.
What it costs in Crestline
Chimney cap replacement in Crestline is typically $150 to $400, with the final figure set by flue dimensions and whether we need to repair the crown area before mounting the new cap.
How we do it
We remove the damaged cap, clean the mounting surface, install a correctly sized replacement, and check the flue for any water damage the old cap allowed.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
The clay tile liner is cracked or spalled, the mortar joints have failed, or a chimney inspection report flags the flue as unsafe for continued use.
What it costs in Crestline
Chimney liner installation in Crestline typically falls between $2,500 and $7,000, determined by flue height, liner diameter, and whether the existing tile liner can stay in place or must be broken out first.
How we do it
We inspect the flue, size a professional-grade liner, install it from the crown down, and connect it properly at the appliance or fireplace throat before confirming draft with a smoke test.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, damp masonry after rain, or visible gaps where the flashing meets the roof line.
What it costs in Crestline
Chimney flashing repair in Crestline is typically $300 to $800, depending on how much of the flashing must be replaced and whether we need to cut and re-fit metal around unusual roof pitches.
How we do it
We remove the compromised flashing, install new step and counter flashing fitted to the chimney and roof plane, seal the joints, and check that water now sheds away from the penetration.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The crown is cracked, spalled, or has standing water, or you see eroded mortar around the top of the chimney after snowmelt.
What it costs in Crestline
Chimney crown repair in Crestline is typically $400 to $1,200, based on the crown’s footprint, the depth of the damage, and whether we’re repairing or fully recasting the surface.
How we do it
We clean the damaged area, build the crown back to correct pitch and thickness, seal it to shed water properly, and confirm the flue and cap still seat correctly.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Crestline
| Item | Typical range in Crestline |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $400 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $400 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $7,000 |
Do I need a new liner if my inspection report says the flue is cracked?
Not always. If the damage is limited to surface spalling or minor joint erosion, HeatShield restoration can repair the flue without full liner replacement. We’ll show you the camera footage and explain exactly what we’re seeing before recommending any liner work.
Can chimney repair wait until spring in Crestline?
Sometimes, but not if the flue is damaged and you’re still burning. A cracked liner or failed flashing that lets snowmelt into the masonry gets worse with every freeze-thaw cycle. Call (833) 805-3229 and we’ll tell you plainly whether the repair can safely wait.
Brands We Service in Crestline
We stock and install materials from DuraFlex, Olympia Chimney, and Famco on Crestline jobs, with parts for most common cap, liner, and flashing repairs kept on the truck. Many of the older chimneys in this area were built with parts that are no longer in production, so we also keep a working inventory of adapters and retrofits that gets a chimney repaired in one visit instead of two. See our brands for the full product list.
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| Service | Typical range in Crestline |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $180 – $340 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $180 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $400 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $400 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $7,000 |
Prices in Crestline run toward the higher end of these ranges when we’re working on steep or snowy roofs, when the flue is unusually tall or narrow, or when the house is a cabin that has been closed up for seasons and needs more than a routine cleaning before any repair can start. You get an exact price from us before any work begins, and we don’t start until you see and approve the figure.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Crestline
We work throughout the 92325 area and the surrounding mountain roads, from the main corridors off Lake Gregory Drive to the smaller streets that climb toward the ridgeline. Many of the driveway pitches and roof angles in these neighborhoods make chimney access a real part of the job, and we plan for that when scheduling. We typically schedule Crestline calls within one to two weeks, with a little more flexibility outside the November-to-February burning season.
- Lake Gregory area
- Cedar Pines Park
- Valley of Enchantment
- Skyland
- Top Town
Service Area – Cities Near Crestline
Ashwood Chimney Sweep covers Crestline and the surrounding mountain and valley communities. We also work in Lake Arrowhead, CA, Muscoy, CA, San Bernardino, CA, and Highland, CA. If you’re wondering whether we cover your road, call (833) 805-3229 and we’ll tell you straight.
Serving Crestline, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Crestline 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 Crestline
We typically schedule Crestline inspections within one to two weeks. During the burning season from November through March, our calendar fills faster, so calling a few weeks before you want the sweep or repair done is the best move. We do book seasonal maintenance for the whole mountain area.
Most routine sweeps and repairs do not require a permit, but some structural rebuilds or full liner replacements may fall under local building requirements. We’re familiar with the permitting reality in the mountain communities and will let you know if your specific job needs paperwork before we start.
Yes, and a large share of our Crestline work is on rentals and weekend cabins that haven’t been swept or inspected in years. We’re used to scheduling around property managers and short rental windows, and we always provide a written condition report you can pass along to an owner or tenant.
If you have a chimney in Crestline that hasn’t been inspected recently, or you’re looking at a repair estimate from another company and want a second set of eyes, call Ashwood Chimney Sweep at (833) 805-3229. We’ll give you an honest assessment and an exact price before any work gets scheduled.
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 Crestline Customers Say
"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"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."
— Ryan Sullivan