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 Bloomington, CA
Chimney repair in Bloomington usually means one of three things: a cracked crown letting rain into the brick, a missing cap that turned the flue into a desert bird condominium, or a rusted-out liner shared by an old gas furnace. The 1950s – 1980s tract homes off Valley Boulevard and the surrounding 92316 neighborhoods were built for evaporative coolers and wood fireplaces that have seen decades of Santa Ana grit, hard water, and heat cycling. We treat every job as a whole-system check: the flue, the cap, the crown, the flashing, and whatever venting is running through it. Call (866) 569-7136 and we’ll tell you what’s actually going on.
Why Bloomington Homes Are Different
Bloomington sits in the hot, inland Inland Empire smog belt where a chimney is rarely just a fireplace flue. Most of the older single-story ranches in 92316 have original masonry fireplaces that were either sealed over when the owners switched to evaporative cooling or kept running as a shared vent for gas appliances. That changes what we find. A flue that once carried wood smoke may now be the exhaust path for a furnace, and dust from the Santa Ana winds collects in it year-round, not just in winter. We routinely see chimneys in Bloomington with a decade of fine sand packed into the smoke shelf, and charcoal-gray creosote layered over it from when the fireplace was still burning pine and eucalyptus.
The dry heat does its own damage. Brick spalls and mortar crowns crack from years of expansion and contraction, not from ice. The rare winter rains find those cracks fast, and then the water works its way into the chase or the attic before anyone notices a stain. Bloomington’s hard water leaves mineral streaks down brick and cap surfaces, which is a good visual clue that water has been sitting where it shouldn’t. And because so many caps were never installed or have been missing for years, the flues double as housing for swallows, wasps, and the occasional squirrel. A call that starts as a strange smell in the family room often ends with a full smoke-chamber eviction and a proper Gelco cap going on top.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Bloomington Services
Most Bloomington homeowners call us first for one of two jobs, and both are about keeping the air moving safely through the house.
Chimney Sweep in Bloomington
A chimney that runs year-round as a gas-appliance vent or evaporative-cooler exhaust collects a different kind of buildup than a fireplace that only burns in December. Grit, dust, bird debris, and loosened mortar all narrow the flue and make the draft work harder. Our sweep uses brushes sized to the actual flue, not one-size-fits-most equipment, and we bag the soot at the fireplace opening so it doesn’t drift through the living room. Bloomington’s dust means we recommend a sweep any time you notice a stale, smoky smell even when nothing has burned recently, or when the damper feels gritty to move. See Chimney Sweep in Bloomington for the full walk-through of what the job includes and how the pricing breaks down.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Bloomington
The same Santa Ana dust that fills chimney flues also builds up inside dryer vents, and Bloomington’s semi-arid air speeds up how fast lint cakes onto the duct walls. A dryer that takes two cycles to finish a load or leaves the laundry room hot and humid after a run is telling you the vent is restricted. We clean dryer vents as a primary service with the same camera inspection we use on chimneys, so you can see the before and after. Given how many Bloomington homes run gas dryers, a clear vent is basic fire safety, not a nice-to-have. More detail is on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Bloomington page.
Chimney Repair in Bloomington
Chimney repair in Bloomington is mostly about weather exposure and age. The original masonry on 1950s and 1960s homes has been baking in semi-arid heat for sixty-plus years, and the mortar crowns that were never sealed properly are now cracked enough to let rain straight into the brick. Missing caps mean birds and dust, while the Santa Ana winds have slowly sandblasted flashing and chase tops. We start every repair with a camera look down the flue and photos of the exterior, then walk you through exactly what needs doing now and what can wait. That’s the standard at Chimney Repair work: clean evidence, plain language, no pressure.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can hear birds or see nesting debris at the flue opening, rain blows in during storms, or there’s clearly no cap on the chimney at all.
What it costs in Bloomington
A new cap, installed, typically ranges from $280 to $520 in Bloomington depending on flue size and whether we need to build up the crown surface first.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set or repair the crown wash so the cap seats level, then mechanically fasten a stainless or copper cap rated for the high-desert wind and rust exposure Bloomington dishes out.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The old cap is rusted through, the mesh is torn open so birds are getting in, or the lid has blown off entirely in a Santa Ana event.
What it costs in Bloomington
Replacement caps run about the same as new installations, typically $280 to $520, unless the chase top or crown needs rebuilding at the same time.
How we do it
We remove the failed cap, clean the flue edge, check for animal entry or debris below, and bolt the replacement down with hardware sized for our inland wind loads.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your flue tile is cracked, spalling, or missing sections on the camera, or an older gas furnace is venting into a masonry flue that was never meant to handle its moisture and heat alone.
What it costs in Bloomington
Liner work in Bloomington runs from $1,800 to $4,000 for a typical single-flue installation, with the material and flue height mostly driving the final number.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, insulate where the original chimney lacks the clearance it needs, hook the connector, and seal the top with a proper crown-mounted cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains appear on the ceiling near the chimney chase, the metal flashing at the roof line is pulling away, or caulk has been smeared over joints as a temporary patch.
What it costs in Bloomington
Flashing repair or replacement typically ranges from $600 to $1,500 in Bloomington, depending on roof pitch, siding type, and how much of the old flashing has to come out.
How we do it
We cut back the old step and counter flashing, replace any rusted sections, and seal the joints with the right high-temperature sealant so the next rain doesn’t find the same gap.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of the chimney is cracked in a web pattern, pieces are missing at the edges, or water is staining the brick below the crown line.
What it costs in Bloomington
Crown repair runs from $550 to $1,300 in Bloomington for a standard single-flue chimney, with full crown rebuilds landing at the higher end.
How we do it
We grind out the damaged concrete, form the crown with proper slope away from the flue, pour and cure it, then finish with a breathable water sealant rated for our UV and heat conditions.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Bloomington
| Item | Typical range in Bloomington |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation or replacement | $280 – $520 |
| Chimney crown repair | $550 – $1,300 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,000 |
How long does chimney repair take in Bloomington?
Most cap, crown, and flashing work is done in a single visit. Liner installations typically take a full day. We confirm the schedule before booking and don’t leave a repair half-finished.
What if I’m told I need a liner but I’m not sure?
Ask to see the camera. We show every Bloomington homeowner the flue video before recommending liner work. If the tile is intact and the clearances are fine, we’ll tell you that plainly.
Brands We Service in Bloomington
We keep a working stock of Olympia Chimney and Copperfield parts on the truck, with DuraFlex liner components and Famco venting ordered in by the next dispatch day. You can see the full list of what we carry at our brands.
If the chimney is the venting path for an older gas furnace or water heater, a cracked flue is a combustion-gas leak, not a fireplace inconvenience. That’s a serious safety issue we flag immediately and explain clearly.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Bloomington, CA
| Service | Typical range in Bloomington |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $240 |
| Chimney cap installation | $280 – $520 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $280 – $520 |
| Chimney crown repair | $550 – $1,300 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $600 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,000 |
| Chimney inspection | $160 – $240 |
Bloomington pricing gets pushed up by two things: flues shared by gas appliances that need extra liner work to make them code-safe, and chimneys that have gone years without a cap and need a full debris removal plus animal-nest remediation before anything else. You get the written estimate before work starts, and the price we quote is the price we do the job for.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Bloomington
We run crews across the 92316 area and into every part of Bloomington, from the older Valley Boulevard tract homes to the newer subdivisions. Our dispatch window is 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, and Bloomington’s compact footprint usually means we can reach most addresses inside 60 minutes once a crew is available.
- Valley Boulevard corridor
- North Bloomington
- Arroyo area near the 10
- South Bloomington near Cedar
- West Bloomington toward Fontana
Service Area – Cities Near Bloomington
We work in Bloomington and the neighboring communities. Many of our Bloomington customers come from Fontana, CA, Rialto, CA, Glen Avon, CA, and Pedley, CA, so we schedule around the same inland weather patterns and build our day around fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm.
Serving Bloomington, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Bloomington and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Bloomington
A standard sweep, cap, crown, or flashing job usually doesn’t require a permit. Liner installations or any structural rebuild may, depending on the scope and what the building department asks for. We can tell you during the estimate.
We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Most Bloomington addresses are reachable within about an hour once a crew is assigned.
Yes. If you’re converting back to a fireplace or just want to know what’s behind the old cover, we open it, camera the flue, and tell you what’s usable and what isn’t. Call (866) 569-7136 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 Bloomington 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."
- Miguel Mendoza"Honest people. That's getting rare."
- Carrie Thompson"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
- Alma Flores