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 Wrightwood, CA
Chimney repair in Wrightwood usually costs $220 – $680 for common jobs like cap replacement and flashing repair, while full liner installations run $2,500 – $4,200 depending on flue length and access. Most of the chimneys we work on here were built between the 1920s and 1970s, and decades of heavy pine and juniper fires have taken a toll on mortar joints, crowns, and flue liners. Ashwood Chimney Sweep has served Wrightwood since 2012, and we handle the whole flue, not just the easy parts. Call (833) 805-3229 when you need a straight answer about what’s failing and what it’ll take to fix it.
Why Wrightwood Homes Are Different
Wrightwood sits at 6,000 feet in the San Gabriel Mountains, and that elevation reshapes every chimney job we do here. Homes burn wood from October through April, sometimes around the clock during cold snaps, which means creosote builds faster and flue liners endure more thermal stress than they would at lower elevations in Fontana or the valley below. The housing stock is mostly older mountain cabins and second homes, many with original masonry fireplaces and stovepipe installations that predate modern liner standards. A lot of these places sit on steep lots with narrow, winding access roads, so we arrive prepared for tight clearances and longer setup.
Freezing nights and frequent snow create a specific set of problems we see every spring. Snowload and ice dams crush or dislodge chimney caps, and the chimney crickets on many cabins trap pine needles, snowmelt, and debris against the masonry. That trapped moisture works its way into mortar joints through freeze-thaw cycles, and by April a crown that looked fine in October can be spalled and crumbling. If you own a cabin up here that sits empty part of the winter, the spring inspection matters more than the fall one, because a season of snowpack does damage you won’t see from the ground.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Wrightwood Services
Wrightwood homeowners call us most about two things: getting the creosote out before burning season, and clearing dryer vents in cabins and full-time homes where lint buildup has become a fire hazard. Both are ventilation systems that move heat and exhaust out of the house, and both fail quietly.
Chimney Sweep in Wrightwood
A thorough sweep in Wrightwood is less about aesthetics and more about removing the heavy creosote glaze that pine and juniper leave behind. Mountain firewood burns cooler and dirtier than the oak and almond people burn down the hill, so the accumulation in a single season here can exceed what a Fontana fireplace produces in three. We inspect the full flue while we work, and if we see a liner problem, a cracked crown, or a cap that’s been dislodged by snowload, we tell you the same day. Chimney Sweep in Wrightwood is the page with full pricing and what to expect on the day of the appointment.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wrightwood
Mountain cabins are often short on space, which means dryers get pushed into closets and utility nooks with long, convoluted vent runs behind the walls. That’s a recipe for lint accumulation, reduced airflow, and the kind of heat buildup that ignites. We treat dryer vent cleaning as a serious fire-safety service, not an add-on, using Famco-supplied ventilation components when replacements are needed. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load or the outside vent flap won’t open, the vent is telling you something. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Wrightwood covers pricing and what we check during the service.
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 Wrightwood
Chimney repair in Wrightwood is dominated by two problems: freeze-thaw damage to masonry and caps, and flue liners that have deteriorated from decades of hot fires and acidic creosote condensation. Homes built here between the 1920s and 1970s often have original clay tile liners that were never designed for this kind of continuous heating load, and by now many have cracked, spalled, or separated at the joints. Ashwood handles the whole flue, not just the easy parts. Our Chimney Repair service covers everything from a simple cap swap to full liner replacement, and we repair with the same materials professional contractors specify, including DuraFlex liner systems and HeatShield restoration product.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You never had a cap, or snowload crushed the old one during a heavy winter.
What it costs in Wrightwood
A new chimney cap installed in Wrightwood typically runs $180 – $460 depending on the flue size and cap material.
How we do it
We measure the flue, set the cap in high-temperature sealant, and mechanically fasten it so it stays put through the next snow season.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, bent out of shape, or sitting loose on the crown after an ice dam formed.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Replacing a damaged chimney cap in Wrightwood generally falls between $200 – $420, including removal of the old cap and disposal.
How we do it
We pull the old cap, check the flue tile underneath for damage, and install a new cap sized to the flue with mechanical fasteners.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
The flue shows cracks, gaps, or spalling on a camera inspection, or an old unlined flue is now venting a stove or insert.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney liner installation in Wrightwood runs $2,500 – $4,200 for standard residential flues; longer multi-story runs or difficult access push the price toward the top of that range.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection first, then install a DuraFlex stainless liner sized to the appliance, insulated where the code path requires it, and connected to the appliance or firebox properly.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, or the flashing is pulling away from the roof line where snow sat against it all winter.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney flashing repair in Wrightwood typically costs $350 – $690 depending on how much of the flashing is compromised and whether the roof is ice-and-water shielded.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the roof decking beneath, and install new step and counter flashing sealed for Wrightwood’s snow and freeze-thaw conditions.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The crown is spalling, cracked, or shedding concrete onto the roof after freezing nights.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Chimney crown repair in Wrightwood runs $280 – $520 for a standard crown; full crown replacement with a poured form is toward the higher end.
How we do it
We remove the damaged crown surface, prep the masonry, and pour or trowel a new crown with an overhang that sheds water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Wrightwood
| Item | Typical range in Wrightwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $460 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $690 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $4,200 |
On long runs or chimneys with no straight drop, liner work costs more because the access is harder and the liner has to be pulled rather than dropped. We give a flat price before any work begins, and nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself.
Do I need a new liner, or can the old one be saved?
If the damage is limited to cracked or spalled sections rather than a full structural failure, HeatShield lets us restore the existing liner instead of replacing it. The camera inspection tells us which path applies, and you see the footage before any recommendation is made.
Can chimney repair wait until fall?
Water intrusion and liner damage get worse with every freeze-thaw cycle, so a cracked crown or failed flashing repaired in spring prevents a bigger job in October. Caps and flashing you can often schedule within a week; liner work is best done before the first snow. Call (833) 805-3229 for a straight answer.
Brands We Service in Wrightwood
We stock and install parts from DuraFlex, Copperfield, and Olympia Chimney, the same professional-trade materials certified chimney contractors specify nationwide. That means no bargain-bin substitutes and no mystery parts. When a Wrightwood job needs a specialty component, we order it through our trade supply chain and have it on the mountain quickly. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Wrightwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard fireplace) | $169 – $229 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote buildup | $229 – $329 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $460 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $420 |
| Chimney crown repair | $280 – $520 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $690 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $4,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $189 |
Wrightwood pricing runs toward the middle and upper ends of these ranges because roof access is harder here: steep pitches, narrow driveways, and snow or ice on the roof well into spring. Two things push a quote up most often: a flue with no straight drop for the liner, and flashing that requires cutting into ice-and-water shield. Whatever the final number, you get a flat price before we start, and that price doesn’t change once we’re on the roof.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Wrightwood
We work throughout the 92397 ZIP, from the village center and Hwy 2 corridor to the cabin tracts along Sheep Creek, Twin Lakes, and the slopes above Angeles Crest Highway. If your road is plowed, we can usually get a crew to you within a week of your call; if it’s been snowing hard, we may ask you to hold the appointment a day or two until the access is safe.
- Wrightwood Village
- Sheep Creek Drive area
- Twin Lakes
- Big Pines side of town
- Angeles Crest Highway corridor
Service Area – Cities Near Wrightwood
Ashwood Chimney Sweep serves Wrightwood plus the surrounding high desert and foothill communities along the 15 and 138 corridors. If you’re in Piñon Hills, CA, Phelan, CA, Oak Hills, CA, or San Antonio Heights, CA, we cover those areas too. Same crew, same professional-grade materials, same flat-price promise.
Serving Wrightwood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood
In typical weather we schedule Wrightwood visits within a week, and we batch trips to the mountain to keep travel costs from inflating your quote. Heavy snow or ice on the roads adds a day or two because we won’t risk a truck and crew on unsafe access. Call (833) 805-3229 and we’ll give you a real window, not a vague promise.
Most routine chimney repairs like caps, flashing, and crown work don’t require a permit in Wrightwood. Liner replacement or any structural work may fall under San Bernardino County building code requirements, and we’ll tell you if your job crosses that line before any work is scheduled.
Yes, and it’s one of the reasons homeowners call us. Clean, inspect, repair, in one call means a single trip up the mountain covers the chimney, the dryer vent, and any repair estimate that follows. The combined service call saves you a second scheduling cycle before burning season. Call (833) 805-3229 for a free estimate on the full visit.
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 Wrightwood 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