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 starts with a camera inspection, because most of the chimneys we open here are mid-century clay tile flues that have never been assessed since the house was built. Bloomington’s older tract homes and ranch houses carry a specific pattern of failure: spalled tile liners, missing or undersized caps, and flashing that gives out after decades of Inland Empire sun and winter rain. That’s the work Lantern Chimney Sweep handles most weeks in the 92316 ZIP code, and it’s why we stock professional repair materials instead of consumer-grade substitutes. If you need an honest assessment of what’s inside your flue, call (855) 341-8132.
Why Bloomington Homes Are Different
Bloomington is an unincorporated San Bernardino County community sitting between Fontana and Colton, and its housing stock defines the chimney work here. Most homes date from the 1950s through the 1970s: single-story tract builds and modest ranch-style houses with true masonry fireplaces and clay tile flues. Those flues were installed before modern liner standards, so we routinely find cracked tile sections, spalling surfaces, and mortar joints that have turned to dust. Add in the region’s hot, dry summers followed by winter nights that dip toward freezing, and every heating season drives real wood-burning demand and heavy creosote accumulation.
Many Bloomington properties sit on large lots with room to store and season firewood, which keeps those fireplaces in active rotation year after year. The result is a chimney that sees more heat cycles than a city fireplace and gets inspected less often than any other appliance in the home. SCAQMD no-burn days are a regular part of winter here, and homeowners frequently ask us how the restrictions affect their burning habits. The short answer: no-burn days are a good reminder to check what’s already built up inside the flue before conditions change again.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Bloomington Services
Bloomington homeowners call us for two things most often: a thorough chimney sweep before burning season and a dryer vent that hasn’t been cleaned in years. Both are combustion safety issues, and both are handled by the same crew in a single visit.
Chimney Sweep in Bloomington
A proper sweep in Bloomington means more than running a brush through the flue. The older clay tile liners in these mid-century homes hold creosote differently than modern stainless systems, and the dry, hot burn patterns here produce a hard, glazed deposit that needs mechanical removal. We inspect as we clean, so you learn what’s actually inside your chimney, not just that it got brushed. For the full breakdown of what a sweep involves in Bloomington, see Chimney Sweep in Bloomington.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Bloomington
Dryer vents in Bloomington’s older homes are often long runs through crawl spaces or exterior walls, and lint buildup combined with the region’s dry air creates a fire hazard that’s easy to forget. One visit from Lantern addresses both the chimney and the dryer vent, so two leading residential fire risks get handled together. Details on how we approach vent cleaning in Bloomington are on Dryer Vent Cleaning in Bloomington.
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 Bloomington
Chimney repair in Bloomington is most often a clay-tile-liner story. Homes built between the 1950s and 1970s have flues that were installed before modern liner requirements, and after fifty or sixty winters of wood smoke they show it: cracked tile sections, missing mortar, and liners that no longer contain heat or exhaust the way they should. We also see roof flashing failures from decades of UV exposure and caps that were either never installed or have corroded past usefulness. That’s the repair work our crews do most in the 92316 ZIP code, and it’s the reason we specify materials like HeatShield and DuraFlex instead of whatever is on a shelf. Our full repair capability is covered at Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight through the top of the flue, you’ve found birds or nesting material inside the firebox, or rain water is pooling in the smoke shelf.
What it costs in Bloomington
Chimney cap installation in Bloomington typically runs $180 to $340 depending on flue size and the cap material selected.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, install a Gelco cap sized to the tile dimensions, and secure it with mechanical fasteners that hold through wind and heat.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You see pieces of clay tile in the firebox, smoke backs up into the room on cold starts, or a camera inspection shows cracks running through the tile walls.
What it costs in Bloomington
A DuraFlex stainless liner system installed in Bloomington usually runs $2,200 to $4,100 depending on flue height and access.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection first, confirm the tile is failing, then size and install a stainless liner with proper insulation and a matching top plate.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You have water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace, dampness in the attic around the chimney chase, or visible rust and gaps at the roofline.
What it costs in Bloomington
Chimney flashing repair in Bloomington typically runs $350 to $850 depending on roof pitch and how much of the old flashing needs replacement.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the underlying roof deck, install new step and counter flashing, and seal the transition with a professional-grade sealant.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Bloomington
| Item | Typical range in Bloomington |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,200 – $4,100 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can it be repaired?
Not every cracked liner needs replacement. If the damage is limited and the flue is structurally sound, we can apply HeatShield ceramic resurfacing to restore the liner without full replacement. A camera inspection tells us which path is correct. Call (855) 341-8132 for an exact assessment.
How long does chimney repair take in Bloomington?
Most cap replacements and flashing repairs are single-day jobs. A full liner installation usually takes one day as well, assuming the weather and roof access cooperate. We’ll confirm the schedule before any work begins.
Brands We Service in Bloomington
We work with professional supply lines Bloomington homeowners can’t get at retail: DuraFlex for stainless liner systems, HeatShield for ceramic flue repair, and Gelco caps. Parts are ordered and staged before our crew arrives, so the repair is done in one trip. See our brands for details on what we specify and why.
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| Service | Typical range in Bloomington |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $220 – $420 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $4,100 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,100 |
| Chimney sweep | $150 – $280 |
What pushes cost up in Bloomington is roof pitch and access. Older single-story ranches are easier on our crew than a steep second-story roofline, and that’s reflected in the price. Every job gets a camera inspection before we quote, and the price we agree on is the price you pay, no add-ons discovered after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Bloomington
We work throughout the 92316 ZIP code, including the older residential pockets off Valley Boulevard and Slover Avenue, the ranch-style subdivisions near Bloomington High School, and the larger-lot properties along the Santa Ana River corridor. Our crew covers the entire Bloomington area with a typical arrival window of three to five business days, sooner during the fall pre-burn season.
- Valley Boulevard corridor
- Slover Avenue neighborhoods
- Near Bloomington High School
- Santa Ana River corridor lots
Service Area – Cities Near Bloomington
Lantern Chimney Sweep serves Bloomington and the surrounding San Bernardino County communities. Many of our customers come from Fontana, CA and Rialto, CA, where the housing stock and chimney conditions are similar. We also work regularly in Glen Avon, CA and Pedley, CA, where mid-century fireplaces and clay tile flues keep us busy through the burning season.
Serving Bloomington, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bloomington 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 Bloomington
We schedule most Bloomington appointments within three to five business days. The fall pre-burn season is heavier, so calling us earlier means more date options. Call (855) 341-8132 to lock in a time before the first cold night.
Bloomington is unincorporated San Bernardino County land, so most sweeps and repairs don’t require a permit. If your home is in a newer planned development with an HOA, that HOA may have its own rules about exterior cap work. We’ll let you know if anything looks unusual.
No-burn days are air quality restrictions that temporarily prohibit wood burning in your fireplace. You can still use gas appliances. Those days are also a good reminder that a clean flue burns cleaner when restrictions lift, which makes a pre-season sweep worth scheduling in Bloomington.
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."
— Justin Kim"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."
— Marisol Morales"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."
— Oscar Torres