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 Pomona, CA
Chimney repair in Pomona usually starts with a cracked crown, a spalled clay-tile liner, or flashing that gave up after one too many Santa Ana seasons. Homes here range from 1920s Craftsman bungalows near Lincoln Park to 1950s tract ranches on the east side, and most original masonry chimneys were built without modern liners. Ashwood Chimney Sweep has served Pomona since 2012, handling everything from routine sweep-and-inspect work to full liner replacement with DuraFlex systems. Call (833) 805-3229 for a repair assessment or a sweep that actually tells you what’s going on inside the flue.
Why Pomona Homes Are Different
Pomona sits in the Pomona Valley at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, and that location shapes every chimney job we take here. Hot, dry summers bake mortar crowns until hairline cracks open, and when the Santa Ana winds push through in September and October, any creosote-glazed flue becomes a fire hazard the city takes seriously. We’re not selling panic, just reality: a chimney that went all summer without use now has debris, maybe a bird nest or squirrel stash, and a layer of creosote that hardened in the heat.
The housing stock compounds the problem. Homes in the Lincoln Park historic district and around downtown were built in the 1920s and 1930s, and their original brick chimneys were usually constructed with unlined flues or clay-tile liners that are now cracking at the joints. Clay tile spalls under repeated heating and cooling, especially when a fireplace gets used only sporadically through our mild winters. On the east side, 1950s and 60s ranch tracts have their own pattern: original brick fireplaces, clay-tile flues, and mortar crowns that never got the maintenance they needed. Many were converted to gas inserts but still vent through the old unlined flue, which means the annual inspection matters just as much as it did when wood was burning.
Earthquake bracing is a recurring theme here too. Older chimneys that predate modern seismic code often need strapping or rebuild work after an inspection flags them, and we see that report in Pomona more than in newer foothill communities around us.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Pomona Services
Most Pomona homeowners reach out first for one of two things: a chimney sweep before burning season, or a dryer vent cleaning after noticing the dryer running longer than it used to. Both are fire-safety services in this climate, and both get the same level of scrutiny from our crews.
Chimney Sweep in Pomona
A sweep in Pomona means more than running a brush up the flue. We inspect the full system while we clean, looking for the cracked clay-tile liners and deteriorated mortar crowns this housing stock is known for. In older bungalows near Ganesha Hills and Phillips Ranch, creosote builds up differently than in newer construction because the draft is often weaker and the flue runs longer. Every sweep includes a camera check of the liner and a photo report so you can see what we see, not just take our word for it. Full details are on the Chimney Sweep in Pomona page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pomona
Dryer vent cleaning is treated as a fire-safety service, not an upsell. Lint accumulates faster in Pomona’s dry air, and runs from laundry rooms through walls, crawlspaces, or up through the roof in many ranch homes here. A restricted vent makes the dryer work harder, but the larger problem is that lint is combustible and the dryer’s heating element sits inches away. We clean the full run, verify airflow at the termination point, and replace torn flex sections with rigid Famco components where needed. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pomona for what the full service includes.
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 Pomona
Chimney repair in Pomona is often the difference between a fireplace you can use and a flue that fails an inspection. The combination of 1920s-to-1960s masonry work, heavy summer heat, and Santa Ana winds means crowns crack, clay tile spalls, and flashing lifts away from the roofline. When we open up a flue here, we’re usually looking at decades of deferred maintenance on a system that was never built with modern lining materials. Ashwood handles the whole flue, not just the easy parts, and our repair work uses the same professional-trade materials certified contractors specify: DuraFlex liners, HeatShield restoration product, and components from Olympia Chimney and Copperfield. Learn more about the full repair scope on our Chimney Repair hub page.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the firebox walls, hear animals in the flue, or find rusted cap fragments in the yard after a Santa Ana wind event.
What it costs in Pomona
A new chimney cap in Pomona typically runs $285 to $595 installed, depending on flue size and whether you need a multi-flue cap for an older masonry chimney.
How we do it
We measure the flue, secure the cap with mechanical fasteners rather than adhesive alone, and confirm the mesh size keeps embers in and animals out.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, the mesh is torn, or a previous homeowner had a cheap cap installed that never fit the flue tile properly.
What it costs in Pomona
Replacement work in Pomona runs $245 to $545, and if wind-driven rain is already getting in, expect the cost to sit at the upper end once we correct the fit.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, clean the crown surface beneath it, and mount a replacement sized to the actual flue dimensions, not a universal-fit part.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your inspection report notes spalled clay tile, missing mortar joints, or an unlined flue on a home built before modern lining was standard.
What it costs in Pomona
Full liner installation in Pomona ranges from $2,500 to $5,350 for a typical single-story home, with two-story runs and multi-flue chimneys pushing toward the upper end.
How we do it
We size a DuraFlex flexible liner to the flue, insulate where code requires, and connect it to a properly sized cap and top plate so the whole system drafts correctly.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains appear on the ceiling near the chimney after rain, or the existing flashing has pulled away from the roofline and no longer sits flush.
What it costs in Pomona
Leaking flashing repair in Pomona typically costs $295 to $620, depending on whether we’re resealing a small section or replacing flashing stepped into the roof.
How we do it
We cut back the old material, install new flashing that overlaps correctly with the shingles, and use a high-temperature sealant rated for chimney applications.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown has visible cracks, pieces spalling off the edge, or standing water pooling on top after rain instead of running off.
What it costs in Pomona
Crown repair in Pomona runs $450 to $1,100, and when cracks extend through the full structure, a full crown rebuild lands at the higher end.
How we do it
We build the crown with the correct overhang and a bond break so it won’t crack again the first summer, then seal it against Pomona’s heat-and-wind cycle.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Pomona
| Item | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $285 – $595 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $245 – $545 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,350 |
How long does chimney repair take in Pomona?
A cap or flashing job is done in a single visit. Liner installation takes one to two days depending on flue height and access. Crown rebuilds need a day of work plus curing time before the next rain.
Can you repair a clay-tile liner without full replacement in Pomona?
In many cases, yes. HeatShield restoration can repair cracked or spalled clay-tile liners by applying a ceramic coating inside the existing flue, which avoids demolition and keeps costs below a full liner replacement. Call (833) 805-3229 and we’ll camera the flue to confirm whether it’s a candidate.
Brands We Service in Pomona
We stock and install DuraFlex flexible liner systems, HeatShield restoration product, and components sourced from Olympia Chimney and Copperfield. These are professional-trade materials, not retail substitutes. Because we carry them on the truck, cap, flashing, and liner jobs in Pomona usually run on a single visit. See our brands for more on what we keep in stock.
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| Service | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $175 |
| Chimney cap installation | $285 – $595 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $245 – $545 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,350 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $295 – $620 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,100 |
Two things push price up in Pomona more than anywhere else we work: two-story chimneys on 1920s bungalows that need staging to access safely, and earthquake-damaged masonry that gets discovered once we’re on the roof. We give a fixed price before work starts, and nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pomona
We work throughout Pomona, across all four ZIP codes, and we’re typically able to schedule within 5 to 7 business days for chimney repair and sweeping work. Here are the neighborhoods we see most often:
- Lincoln Park Historic District
- Ganesha Hills
- Phillips Ranch
- Westmont
- North Pomona
Service Area – Cities Near Pomona
Ashwood Chimney Sweep is based in Fontana and works throughout the Pomona Valley and surrounding foothill communities. If you’re in La Verne, CA, Walnut, CA, Covina, CA, or Claremont, CA, we schedule the same way we do in Pomona: fixed price before work starts, camera evidence included, one crew handling assessment and repair.
Serving Pomona, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pomona 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 Pomona
Scheduling for chimney repair and sweeping in Pomona is usually within 5 to 7 business days. During September and October, when Santa Ana season starts, our calendar fills faster, so booking a sweep in late summer is the more reliable play for most homeowners.
Most cap, flashing, and liner work falls under routine maintenance and doesn’t require a city permit. Major rebuilds or structural work on earthquake-damaged masonry may, and we’ll tell you plainly if that’s the case before any work is scheduled.
Late summer to early fall, before the first fireplace use and before Santa Ana season peaks. Creosote hardens in Pomona’s dry summer heat, and removing it before the winds arrive means your first fire isn’t competing with a flue full of debris and animal bedding.
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 Pomona 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