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 Compton, CA
Chimney repair in Compton is rarely a simple patch job. We work on 1920s farmhouses and 1950s tract bungalows where the original clay tile liners have cracked, the masonry crowns have spalled from decades of dry-season heat cycling, and many flues simply haven’t been opened since the house changed hands. Ashwood Chimney Sweep has served Compton since 2012, and the pattern we see most is deferred maintenance that turned into structural repair. If your fireplace or flue needs an honest assessment, call (833) 805-3229.
Why Compton Homes Are Different
Compton’s housing stock skews older and more uniform than most of Los Angeles County. Most homes across 90220, 90221, 90222, and 90224 are single-story stucco bungalows and ranch houses built between the 1920s and 1960s, and many still have their original brick or block masonry fireplaces. That means clay tile flue liners that have been soaking up coastal moisture, drying out under inland heat, and cracking slowly for fifty or sixty years. A subset of pre-war farmhouses near the old town core have chimneys that were never lined to any modern standard, and a few we’ve inspected were actively unsafe the day they were built.
The climate makes it worse in a specific way. Compton fireplaces sit idle for eight or nine months a year, so creosote accumulates without anyone noticing, birds and palm rats nest in the flue, and palm frond debris piles up against chimney crowns. Then the Santa Ana winds blow in, the first cold snap hits, and an owner lights a fire in a flue that hasn’t been inspected in a decade. In Compton, the first sweep is often less a cleaning and more a full safety inspection that turns up repair work nobody expected.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Compton Services
Most Compton homeowners call Ashwood for one of two reasons: a chimney that hasn’t been cleaned in years and may not be safe to light, or a dryer vent that has never been cleaned because nobody thinks about it until the dryer starts taking two cycles to dry a load. Both are ventilation safety issues, and both get the same level of attention from our crews.
Chimney Sweep in Compton
In Compton, a chimney sweep usually means removing years of creosote, clearing out bird nests and palm debris, and then checking the flue liner for cracks that the homeowner couldn’t see from the firebox. Many of the fireplaces we clean in 90220-90224 haven’t been opened in a decade or more, so the first visit includes a thorough safety inspection. We document what we find, and we only recommend repair work when we can show you the problem. Chimney Sweep in Compton is the page with full details on what a sweep includes, what it costs, and what we look for.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Compton
Lint accumulation in a dryer vent is a fire hazard that builds slowly and silently. In Compton’s older single-story homes, dryer vents are often long runs through attics or crawlspaces with multiple bends, which means they trap lint faster than short, straight exterior-wall vents. We treat dryer vent cleaning as fire-safety work on the same level as chimney sweeping, not as an upsell. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Compton covers the details: signs your vent is blocked, what the service costs, and how we clean runs that are hard to reach.
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 Compton
Chimney repair in Compton usually starts with water. The dry-season thermal cycling cracks masonry crowns, rain seeps into the flue, and the clay tile liner begins to spall or flake. Once the liner is compromised, heat and combustion gases can reach the brick or framing around the chimney, which is the point where a fireplace goes from inefficient to unsafe. Ashwood handles the whole flue, not just the easy parts, and we repair with the same materials professional contractors specify. See Chimney Repair for our full repair scope.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight or sky through the top of your flue, or you’ve found bird nesting material, palm fronds, or rainwater inside the firebox.
What it costs in Compton
Chimney cap installation in Compton typically runs $220 to $580 depending on the flue size, material, and whether a custom bracket is needed for an older masonry crown.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless or copper cap sized for proper draft, fasten it to the crown with mechanical anchors, and seal the joint against water intrusion.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, the mesh is torn, or the cap has blown loose and no longer seals the flue opening.
What it costs in Compton
Replacing a damaged cap in Compton is generally $240 to $600, with the final price set by cap material, flue diameter, and whether the old anchors can be reused.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, wire-brush the mounting surface, install the replacement with new hardware, and confirm the spark arrestor mesh is intact and draft is unobstructed.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
An inspection finds cracked, spalled, or missing clay tiles, or the chimney was built without a liner and combustion gases are reaching brick, mortar, or framing.
What it costs in Compton
In Compton, a new chimney liner installation typically falls between $1,950 and $4,600 depending on flue height, diameter, and whether the chimney is straight or has offsets.
How we do it
We size the flue, clean the existing surface, and install a DuraFlex flexible liner system that meets the chimney’s draft and clearance requirements, then reconnect the appliance or fireplace.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp brick at the roofline after rain, or loose, rusted, or separated flashing where the chimney meets the roof.
What it costs in Compton
Flashing repair in Compton runs roughly $350 to $950 depending on how much flashing needs to be replaced and whether the roof around the chimney must be opened.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, install new step and counter flashing that overlaps the masonry properly, and seal the intersection so water is directed onto the roof, not into the chase.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete or mortar crown on top of the chimney is cracked, spalled, or pitted, and you can see standing water or exposed brick at the chimney top.
What it costs in Compton
Chimney crown repair in Compton is typically $450 to $1,000, with higher costs when the crown must be fully rebuilt rather than patched and resealed.
How we do it
We remove loose material, build a new mortar or concrete crown with proper slope away from the flue, and seal the entire top surface against Compton’s dry-season thermal cycling.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Compton
| Item | Typical range in Compton |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $220 – $580 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $240 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,950 – $4,600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,000 |
How much does chimney repair cost in Compton?
Chimney repair in Compton ranges from about $220 for a basic cap to $4,600 or more for a full liner replacement. Most jobs fall between $350 and $1,200. Call (833) 805-3229 for a firm quote before any work begins.
Do I really need a new liner, or can it wait?
If the liner is cracked or spalled, heat and gases are already reaching material that wasn’t built to handle them. Some cracked liners can be restored with HeatShield, which lets us repair the flue without a full liner replacement. We only recommend replacement when the liner has failed beyond what restoration can safely address.
Brands We Service in Compton
We install and service chimney and vent components from Copperfield, DuraFlex, Famco, and HeatShield. Parts for common Compton repairs are stocked locally, which keeps most cap, flashing, and crown jobs on a single-visit timeline. See our brands for the full line.
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| Service | Typical range in Compton |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep and inspection | $180 – $340 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $260 |
| Chimney cap installation | $220 – $580 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $240 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,950 – $4,600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,000 |
Prices in Compton push toward the higher end when we’re working on a 1920s farmhouse chimney that was never lined, or when years of deferred maintenance mean a simple sweep turns into a liner inspection and crown rebuild. Whatever we find, you’ll get a flat price agreed before we start, never an open-ended hourly bill.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Compton
Ashwood Chimney Sweep covers every zip in Compton: 90220, 90221, 90222, and 90224. Most of our repair work concentrates in the older housing pockets, but we clean and inspect chimneys across the whole city.
- Old Town Compton
- Mayo Avenue corridor
- Rosewood area
- Lueders Park vicinity
- Gateway Towne Center area
We typically schedule Compton visits within a few business days, and we’ll give you a specific date when you call, not a vague window.
Service Area – Cities Near Compton
Ashwood Chimney Sweep works throughout south Los Angeles County. In addition to Compton, we serve East Rancho Dominguez, CA, West Rancho Dominguez, CA, Carson, CA, and Gardena, CA, with the same flat-price estimate and camera-backed inspection policy on every job.
Serving Compton, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Compton 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 Compton
We schedule most Compton inspections within three to five business days of your call. During fire season, especially when Santa Ana winds are forecast, we try to work in safety checks sooner. Call (833) 805-3229 and we’ll give you a date and a firm arrival window.
Most liner installations and crown repairs in Compton do not require a city permit when they’re direct replacements, but structural rebuilds can. We check the current Compton building requirements for your specific job and handle the permit application if one is needed. You won’t be left to figure that out on your own.
Because in Compton, a chimney that looks fine from the outside can have a cracked clay liner, a blocked flue, or a crown that’s been quietly failing for years. A real number depends on what a camera inspection shows. We do free estimates after looking at the actual condition, not before. Call (833) 805-3229 to book one.
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 Compton Customers Say
"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Alejandro Garcia"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."
— Paul Padgett"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