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 Upland, CA
Chimney repair in Upland usually means fixing what sixty years of Santa Ana winds, seismic settling, and seasonal wood fires have done to original clay flue liners and masonry crowns. We’re Chimney Sweep Jurupa Valley, and we’ve served Upland since 2015 with a repair-first approach: cleaning is step one, but we also fix what we find, using materials like HeatShield and DuraFlex that most sweep-only companies never stock. Call us at (866) 285-4905 when you need more than a brush pushed through a flue.
Why Upland Homes Are Different
Upland’s older housing stock sets it apart from neighboring cities. The blocks along Foothill Boulevard and the downtown grid are full of 1940s and 1950s ranch homes, plus Spanish-style stucco builds from the 1960s and 70s. These houses came with masonry fireplaces and clay flue liners that were never meant to last fifty-plus years. Now those liners are cracking, spalling, and separating at the joints.
The climate adds another layer. Upland’s semi-arid conditions mean hot, dry summers that pull moisture out of mortar and masonry. When winter cold snaps arrive, homeowners in the 91784, 91785, and 91786 ZIP codes fire up fireplaces that have been sitting through months of temperature swings. Creosote from those burns accumulates on flue walls that may already be compromised. Santa Ana winds drive grit, leaves, and debris into chimneys with damaged caps or cracked crowns. We regularly open dampers in Upland and find wind-blown sediment piled in the smoke shelf, something you don’t see as often in cities with newer construction.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Upland Services
Most Upland homeowners call us for two things: a proper chimney sweep before burning season, and dryer vent cleaning they’ve put off too long. Both address fire hazards that build up quietly.
Chimney Sweep in Upland
In Upland, a sweep means more than removing soot. We inspect flue tile condition, check the crown and cap for the wind-driven damage common near the San Gabriel foothills, and clear out debris that Santa Anas push into uncapped chimneys. For a full breakdown of what a sweep includes and what we find in Upland’s mid-century fireplaces, see Chimney Sweep in Upland.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Upland
Your dryer vent is a fire hazard too. Upland’s dry air means lint dries out fast inside vent runs, and older ranch homes often have long, poorly supported ducts that accumulate it quickly. We clean the full run, check connections, and use Famco components when a section needs replacing. Details are on Dryer Vent Cleaning in Upland.
Chimney Repair in Upland
Chimney repair in Upland most often comes down to two problems: aging clay liners and cracked crowns. The mid-century homes that dominate Upland’s older neighborhoods were built with terra cotta flue tiles that have now outlived their expected service life by a decade or more. Add in decades of seismic settling along the Foothill corridor, and you get shifted crowns, open mortar joints, and liners that let heat and gases reach combustible framing. That’s the repair work we handle through our Chimney Repair service, using HeatShield resurfacing compound and DuraFlex stainless liners when a flue is too far gone for patching.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds in the flue, find leaves or grit in the firebox, or see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney chase.
What it costs in Upland
Chimney cap installation in Upland typically runs $220 to $450 depending on flue size and access.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set a stainless cap with a screened spark arrestor, and secure it to the crown with mechanical fasteners.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of the chimney has visible cracks, chunks missing, or a mortar wash that’s crumbling into the flue.
What it costs in Upland
Crown repair in Upland usually falls between $350 and $800 depending on whether we’re sealing hairline cracks or rebuilding the entire crown form.
How we do it
We clean the crown surface, fill cracks with a flexible sealant, and apply a new mortar bed when the old one has failed structurally.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Upland
| Item | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $220 – $450 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $800 |
| Flashing repair | $250 – $600 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can it be patched?
Hairline cracks can sometimes be resurfaced with HeatShield, but gaps between tiles or spalling that exposes the masonry behind them usually require a DuraFlex stainless liner. We only recommend replacement when camera footage shows the damage clearly. Call (866) 285-4905 to schedule an inspection.
How long does chimney repair take in Upland?
Most cap installations and crown repairs are done in one visit, liners take a half day to a full day depending on access. We’ll give you a fixed quote before work starts, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Brands We Service in Upland
We name the materials we use. Our Upland truck stocks Gelco caps, Olympia Chimney components, and Copperfield flashing, plus HeatShield and DuraFlex for liner work. If a part isn’t on hand, we source it through the same trade networks certified chimney specialists use nationwide. That’s professional-grade parts, not hardware-store substitutes. See our brands for details.
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| Service | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $160 – $300 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $180 |
| Chimney cap installation | $220 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $180 – $400 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,600 – $4,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney inspection | $100 – $250 |
What pushes prices up in Upland is access: two-story Spanish-style homes with steep rooflines near the foothills take longer to set up safely, and liner work on chimneys that pass through tight attic chases runs higher. You’ll get a flat-price agreement before we book any repair, so the number on the quote is the number on the bill.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Upland
We work across all of Upland, from the older grid near downtown to the 91784 foothill tracts and newer subdivisions in the 91785 and 91786 ZIP codes. Typical scheduling runs one to three business days out during fall and early winter, which is when Upland homeowners start thinking about their first fire of the season.
- Downtown Upland and the historic core
- North Upland and the San Antonio Heights foothill area
- The Colonies and newer 91784 developments
- West Upland neighborhoods near the Montclair border
- Cable Airport area and south Upland
Service Area – Cities Near Upland
We also cover the surrounding communities, including Montclair, CA to the west, Claremont, CA just north, Rancho Cucamonga, CA to the east, and Ontario, CA directly south. Each city has its own housing quirks, but the same repair-first approach applies.
Serving Upland, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Upland 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 Upland
Most Upland appointments are scheduled within one to three business days, with fall being our busiest season. If you’re planning to burn before the first cold snap, call (866) 285-4905 a couple weeks ahead and we’ll get you on the calendar before the rush.
Most chimney sweeps and minor repairs don’t require a city permit in Upland, but some foothill HOAs have rules about visible cap styles or exterior work. We’ll flag anything that might need approval when we inspect. Structural rebuilds are a different matter, and we’ll tell you plainly if that’s where things are headed.
Yes. Since we run chimney and dryer vent cleaning from the same team, we can handle both in one trip when they’re scheduled together. It’s the fastest way to knock out two of the most common household fire-hazard items in one afternoon.
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 Upland 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."
- Rana Hassan"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."
- Kevin Kim"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
- Veronica Vargas