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 Manhattan Beach, CA
Chimney repair in Manhattan Beach is usually less about creosote and more about what the salt air does to metal and masonry over a decade. We work on original 1940s brick chimneys in the Tree Section, modern factory-built flues in the Hill Section remodels, and a lot of gas fireplaces that haven’t been looked at since the day they were installed. Ashwood Chimney Sweep has served Manhattan Beach since 2012, and the calls we take on the east side of town are nothing like the calls from the walk streets near the Strand. If your chimney needs a repair, cleaning, or a straight answer about whether it’s safe to use, call (833) 805-3229.
Why Manhattan Beach Homes Are Different
Most Manhattan Beach homes were built before central heat was standard, when a fireplace was a working source of warmth, not just a nice evening feature. The original beach cottages from the 1940s and 1950s on streets like Anderson, Meadows, and Blanche still have their original brick or stucco chimneys. Those masonry stacks have spent 70 years absorbing the marine layer. Salt-laden air corrodes the metal components faster here than almost anywhere else in Los Angeles County: dampers, fireboxes, spark arrestors, and chase tops all take more damage per year than they would in Redondo Beach or Torrance.
Then there’s the other half of Manhattan Beach: the large modern rebuilds from the 1990s on. Those homes are more likely to have factory-built metal flues or gas fireplaces with short venting runs. The issues shift from tuckpointing and crown repair to cap joints, vent termination checks, and flashing details where a metal flue exits a composition roof. Ashwood fields both kinds of calls in the same week, sometimes the same day, and the diagnostic approach has to change completely between them.
The remodel churn in the Tree Section and Hill Section leaves another pattern we see often: a chimney that’s the last original element left standing on a lot. The house gets a second story, the fireplace gets converted to gas, and the old flue gets sealed off but never actually inspected. Sometimes it’s fine. Sometimes it’s not. The marine layer doesn’t care whether the chimney is connected to anything; it keeps corroding either way.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Manhattan Beach Services
Most Manhattan Beach homeowners reach out about one of two things: a chimney that hasn’t been cleaned in years, or a dryer vent they suddenly realized they’ve never had checked. We do both, plus full chimney repair, as one call.
Chimney Sweep in Manhattan Beach
A chimney sweep here often starts with a question the homeowner can’t answer: when was the last time the spark arrestor was looked at? In Manhattan Beach, where a fireplace may only get lit ten times a year, the bigger concern is what’s been happening to the metal and masonry while it sat unused. Our sweeps in Manhattan Beach include a camera inspection of the flue interior, a check of the damper and cap, and a straight report on whether the system is safe to burn. If the fireplace is gas-only, we check the venting and the termination as part of the same visit. Chimney Sweep in Manhattan Beach
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Manhattan Beach
Dryer vents clog faster in Manhattan Beach than the national average would suggest. It’s not the volume of laundry, it’s the lint type and the long horizontal vent runs common in older beach cottages and raised-foundation homes. A vent that runs 15 feet from the laundry room to a side wall elbows twice, collects damp coastal air, and compacts lint into a plug that a homeowner can’t see. We treat this as the fire-safety service it is, not a courtesy add-on to a chimney call. Same day scheduling, same camera-based before and after report. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Manhattan Beach
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 Manhattan Beach
In Manhattan Beach, the repair calls we take are dominated by two things: rusted-out damper assemblies and flashing failures where a masonry chimney meets a roof that’s been re-roofed two or three times. The marine layer pushes moisture into every seam, and a home that got a new roof in 2005 and a new water heater in 2018 probably never had the chimney flashing re-done. By the time a stain shows on the ceiling, the flashing has been failing for years. Chimney Repair is not a side service for us; it’s the core of what we do, and we use professional-trade materials from DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney, not whatever’s on the shelf at the hardware store.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight down the flue from the roof, hear dripping inside the firebox after a rain, or the existing cap is rusted through and missing its mesh sides.
What it costs in Manhattan Beach
Chimney cap installation in Manhattan Beach typically runs $395 to $995, depending on flue size and whether the crown needs prep work.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set the cap with a mechanical fastening system rather than caulk alone, and seal the crown-to-cap interface against moisture intrusion.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked flue tiles or spalling clay, or the flue was never lined for the appliance it’s currently venting.
What it costs in Manhattan Beach
Expect $3,900 to $8,400 for a full chimney liner installation in Manhattan Beach, depending on flue height and access from the roof or the firebox.
How we do it
We size the liner to the existing flue and the appliance, run a DuraFlex flexible liner system from the termination down, and insulate as required by the specific venting setup.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, lifting step flashing, or gaps where the chimney passes through the roof deck that recaulking no longer closes.
What it costs in Manhattan Beach
Chimney flashing repair in Manhattan Beach generally falls between $500 and $1,500, depending on how much of the old flashing must be removed.
How we do it
We cut out the failed material, install new step and counter flashing lapped correctly into the roof shingles, and seal the termination point with a professional-grade sealant.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks in the crown surface, chunks of crown missing at the edges, or water beading inside the flue after rain even though the cap is intact.
What it costs in Manhattan Beach
Chimney crown repair in Manhattan Beach runs $495 to $1,550, with the range driven by crown size and the amount of surface area that needs removal and repouring.
How we do it
We strip the failing crown surface, apply a new concrete crown with proper slope for water runoff, and seal the crown-to-flue junction with a flexible sealant.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Manhattan Beach
| Item | Typical range in Manhattan Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $395 – $995 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $500 – $1,500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $495 – $1,550 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,900 – $8,400 |
How soon can you repair a chimney in Manhattan Beach?
Most flashing, cap, and crown repairs are scheduled within a week, and the work itself is done in a single visit. Liner installations require a follow-up for materials and are typically completed within two weeks of the initial inspection.
Do you need a permit to repair a chimney in Manhattan Beach?
Most cap, flashing, and crown repair does not require a permit in Manhattan Beach. A full liner replacement tied to a larger remodel or fireplace conversion may, and we’ll tell you before work starts if that applies.
Brands We Service in Manhattan Beach
We build and repair with materials sourced from Copperfield, Olympia Chimney, and DuraFlex. These aren’t big-box brands. They’re what professional chimney contractors specify when they want a repair to last through decades of coastal exposure. See our brands for the full list and why we stock them locally.
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| Service | Typical range in Manhattan Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $395 – $995 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $395 – $995 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $500 – $1,500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $495 – $1,550 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,900 – $8,400 |
| Chimney sweep with inspection | $195 – $375 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $350 |
In Manhattan Beach, the biggest price driver on repair work is access. Steep roof pitches in the Hill Section and tight walk-street clearances near the Strand both add setup time. We quote a flat price before we start, based on the actual conditions of your chimney and roof, and that number doesn’t change unless you add scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Manhattan Beach
We work the full stretch of Manhattan Beach, from the gated streets around the country club up to the Sand Section walk streets and everything in the flat midtown grid. Response time is typically one to three business days for non-emergency work anywhere in the city.
- Tree Section
- Hill Section
- Sand Section (walk streets near the Strand)
- Manhattan Village
- East Manhattan Beach (90266)
Service Area – Cities Near Manhattan Beach
Ashwood also handles chimney and dryer vent work in the South Bay communities around Manhattan Beach. If you’re close by in Redondo Beach, CA, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, or Torrance, CA, the same crew and the same material standards apply.
Serving Manhattan Beach, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach
Book one to two weeks ahead for routine sweeps and inspections, especially before the fall. Manhattan Beach homeowners tend to schedule after the first cool evening in November, and the calendar fills quickly once the marine layer starts keeping fireplaces lit.
Some Hill Section and gated community HOAs have rules about visible exterior changes, including caps and chase covers. We check with you before any work that changes what’s visible from the street, and we can match standard finishes when needed.
Yes. We serve 90266 and 90267, including the Sand Section, Tree Section, Hill Section, and the neighborhoods east of Sepulveda. There is no travel surcharge for any Manhattan Beach address.
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 Manhattan Beach 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."
— 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"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Michelle Park