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 Murrieta, CA
Most Murrieta chimneys we open up were built between 1992 and 2008, and a lot of them have never had a camera pushed through the flue. That matters because factory-built fireplaces from that era hide problems differently than older masonry stacks: chase covers rust through, refractory panels crack, and the shared chase with a furnace flue means what looks like a chimney issue is sometimes a two-appliance ventilation problem. We handle the full scope, from first inspection to liner restoration with HeatShield, so you’re not left with a report and no fix. Call (833) 805-3229 when you’re ready to actually see what’s inside your flue.
Why Murrieta Homes Are Different
Murrieta’s housing stock splits along a clear line. East of the 215, the master-planned tracts off Clinton Keith Road and Winchester Road went up fast in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and builders put pre-fab metal fireplaces in nearly every living room. Those units are now 15 to 25 years old, which is exactly when chase covers corrode, refractory panels start to spall, and the flue needs its first real look. West toward Washington Avenue, you’ll find older ranch-style homes with traditional masonry chimneys that have their own set of problems: spalled brick, failed mortar crowns, and flashing that hasn’t been touched since the original roof.
The climate compounds it. Murrieta summers are dry and hot, and fireplaces sit unused for six to eight months at a stretch. Creosote from the last burn hardens into a glaze that’s harder to remove in October than it would have been in April. Santa Ana winds push dust, leaves, and sometimes embers across flues that haven’t been capped properly. And in those two-story tract homes, the fireplace often shares its chase with the furnace flue, so a call that starts as a sweep regularly turns into a two-appliance inspection once we look up the chase. If you live in 92562, 92563, or 92564, that’s the reality of your chimney.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Murrieta Services
Murrieta homeowners call Ashwood for two things more than anything else: a thorough chimney sweep before the first cold evening in the fall, and a dryer vent cleaning they’ve been meaning to schedule since the lint trap stopped being enough. Both are fire-safety work, and both are treated with the same seriousness.
Chimney Sweep in Murrieta
A Murrieta sweep isn’t just brushing soot. On most 1990s and 2000s tract homes, we’re removing hardened creosote that baked through a long, unused summer, then running a camera up the flue to check panels, the chase cover, and the cap. Homes near the historic district off Washington Avenue with true masonry fireplaces get the same camera inspection, but we’re looking at mortar joints and crown condition instead of factory panels. Either way, you see the footage yourself before any repair conversation starts. Chimney Sweep in Murrieta covers everything the sweep includes, from the prep to the report.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Murrieta
Dryer vents in Murrieta’s two-story homes often run long horizontal stretches through interior walls before they exit at the roofline, and that’s a lint fire waiting on time. The hot, dry weather doesn’t cause it, but it does mean lint dessicates and becomes easier to ignite. We treat dryer vent cleaning as a fire-safety job, not an add-on, which is why it gets its own inspection standard and its own report. If your dryer’s been taking two cycles to finish a load, it’s time. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Murrieta walks through what we do and why it matters in this climate.
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 Murrieta
Chimney repair in Murrieta is where the housing era really shows. Factory-built fireplaces from the 1990s and 2000s are hitting the age where chase covers rust through, letting rain drip straight onto the firebox, and refractory panels start flaking into the fire. On older masonry homes near Washington Avenue, we’re more often repairing crowns and flashing that have cracked under decades of dry heat and Santa Ana wind. Here’s the difference with Ashwood: we don’t just document the problem and hand you a report. We repair with the same materials professional contractors specify, including HeatShield for flue restoration and DuraFlex liners when a liner is past saving. One contractor does the assessment and the fix, no hand-off. Chimney Repair is the broader service; what follows is what it looks like in Murrieta specifically.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or scratching from the fireplace in early morning, or you find rust flakes and water stains on the firebox floor after rain.
What it costs in Murrieta
Expect $250 to $650 for cap installation depending on flue size and whether we’re fabricating a custom chase cover for a pre-fab unit.
How we do it
We measure the flue or chase opening, install a copper or stainless cap with the correct mesh sizing for ember and bird protection, and seal it to the crown or chase with high-temp sealant that holds through Murrieta’s dry summers.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked clay tiles, gaps between flue sections, or a previous liner that’s warped and pulling away from the flue wall.
What it costs in Murrieta
A DuraFlex stainless liner installation runs $2,200 to $4,800 in Murrieta, with the spread driven by flue height and whether the old clay liner needs breaking out first.
How we do it
We size the DuraFlex liner to the appliance, drop and insulate it through the full flue length, connect the top plate and cap, and pull a new camera run to verify the full length is sealed before we call the job done.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You have water on the ceiling or wall near the chimney after wind-driven rain, which in Murrieta usually means a Santa Ana event blew rain sideways under failed flashing.
What it costs in Murrieta
Flashing repair runs $350 to $900 depending on whether we’re resealing the existing flashing or cutting and installing new step and counter flashing around the chimney base.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the underlayment where roof meets chimney, install new step flashing and counter flashing, and seal the junction so wind-driven rain can’t find a path in.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on a masonry chimney has visible cracks or chunks missing, or water is pooling on top of the chimney instead of draining off.
What it costs in Murrieta
Depending on the damage, crown repair runs $300 to $900, with a full recast or a sealed crown coat at the higher end.
How we do it
We grind out the cracked sections, recast the crown with a proper overhang so water sheds off the edges, and seal it with a flexible crown coat that moves with Murrieta’s temperature swings.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Murrieta
| Item | Typical range in Murrieta |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $4,800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
Do I always need a new liner, or can you restore the one I have?
Not always. If the flue has cracks or minor spalling but the structure is intact, HeatShield can restore the interior without full replacement. We show you the camera footage first, so the recommendation matches what you can see.
Will Chimney Repair in Murrieta hold up through our dry summers?
Yes, when it’s done with the right materials. We use DuraFlex stainless liners, corrosion-resistant caps, and flexible sealants formulated for high-temperature cycling, all specified for Murrieta’s hot, dry climate and Santa Ana wind conditions.
Brands We Service in Murrieta
We work with DuraFlex liners, HeatShield restoration product, and components sourced from Copperfield and Famco. These aren’t retail-aisle parts; they’re the same professional-trade materials we stock on the truck and spec for Murrieta jobs. Most common parts ship or are on hand within days. See our brands for the full breakdown.
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| Service | Typical range in Murrieta |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $180 – $340 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $275 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $4,800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $900 |
Murrieta prices trend toward the higher end for liner work because many flues run full two-story height and the summer-cured creosote takes longer to remove. We give you a flat price before any work starts, and that price doesn’t change unless the camera reveals something structural we both agree needs attention.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Murrieta
We cover all of Murrieta including 92562, 92563, and 92564, from the older ranch homes near Washington Avenue to the master-planned tracts along Clinton Keith and Winchester. Scheduling is typically within a week, and we quote the appointment time when you call.
- Murrieta Hot Springs
- Central Murrieta (Washington Avenue corridor)
- Tracts along Clinton Keith Road
- Tracts along Winchester Road
- Bear Creek
Service Area – Cities Near Murrieta
Ashwood also covers Murrieta Hot Springs, CA, Wildomar, CA, Temecula, CA, and Sedco Hills, CA. If you’re not sure which service area your street falls into, call (833) 805-3229 and we’ll confirm it in about a minute.
Serving Murrieta, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Murrieta 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 Murrieta
We schedule most Murrieta appointments within five to seven business days. During October and November, the pre-burn rush, that can stretch closer to two weeks, so late summer is the smart time to book before the first cold evening lights up every fireplace in the tract.
For interior work like a sweep, liner installation, or repair below the roofline, no. If cap or crown work changes anything visible from the street, some HOAs in the master-planned communities want a quick notification. We’ll tell you if your specific job is one to run by the board.
Yes. Shared chases are common in Murrieta’s 1990s and 2000s tracts, and we inspect both flues when we’re up there. It’s not unusual for a chimney sweep call to include a furnace flue check in the same visit, which is the whole point of having one contractor look at the whole chase. 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 Murrieta Customers Say
"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"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
— Marcy Vaughn