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 is less about dramatic failures and more about aging flues finally telling you they’re done. The city’s oldest homes carry original brick and clay-tile liners from the 1900s through the 1930s, and many have never been relined. We’re Lantern Chimney Sweep, and we’ve served Pomona since 2013. When we inspect a chimney here, we’re usually looking at mortar that has crumbled over decades of Santa Ana grit and occasional seismic settling, not a simple creosote buildup. Call us at (855) 341-8132 and we’ll tell you exactly what your flue needs, with camera evidence to back it up.
Why Pomona Homes Are Different
Pomona sits at the eastern edge of the San Gabriel Valley, where the old citrus packing economy left behind a housing stock with two very different chimney profiles. Around Lincoln Park, Wilton Heights, and the Arts Colony, you’ll find original California bungalows and craftsmans from roughly 1910 to 1935. These homes have brick fireplaces and clay-tile flues that predate modern liner standards. East and south Pomona grew later, in the 1950s through the 1970s, with masonry fireboxes that gradually gave way to factory-built metal units. Each profile fails in its own way.
The climate here doesn’t hammer chimneys the way coastal moisture or hard freezes do, but it has its own signature. Hot, dry summers and recurring Santa Ana wind events push fine dust and grit into caps, screens, and flues. A crown with hairline cracks lets that grit grind deeper, and when winter rain arrives, water follows the same path. Over time, cracked mortar crowns and loosened flashing are a Pomona pattern, made worse by decades of minor seismic movement. A sweep-only company can clean the flue and miss the structural reason it’s failing. We look at both in the same visit.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Pomona Services
Two services dominate our work in Pomona: chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning. The first addresses what’s inside your flue. The second addresses a fire hazard most people never think about until the dryer starts taking two cycles to dry a towel.
Chimney Sweep in Pomona
A proper sweep in Pomona means more than running a brush up the flue. On older bungalows near Lincoln Park and the Arts Colony, we routinely find gas log sets sitting in fireplaces with clay-tile flues that were built for wood. The tile is glazed with old creosote, the damper is rusted shut behind a modern gas valve, and nobody has looked at it in years. We sweep, assess, and then tell you honestly whether the flue is safe to use as-is or needs liner work. For the full picture on sweeping here, see our Chimney Sweep in Pomona page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pomona
Dryer vents in Pomona’s 1950s-to-1970s tract homes are often long, with multiple elbows, and were installed when dryer technology moved less air than today’s high-efficiency units. Lint builds at the bends, airflow drops, and the dryer works harder while the vent gets hotter. One visit addresses two leading residential fire hazards: the chimney and the dryer vent. We use Famco-compatible vent components when replacement parts are needed, the same trade-grade standard we apply to chimney work. Details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pomona page.
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 usually starts with a camera inspection that shows exactly what the naked eye can’t: cracked clay tiles, missing mortar joints, or a liner that was never sized for the gas appliance now using it. Many of the original brick and clay-tile flues in this city’s prewar homes were built for wood combustion, then converted to gas decades ago without being relined. That swap is one of the most common repair triggers we document here. The good news is that most of what we find is repairable, and we handle the full scope under one roof: from crown and flashing work to full relining with DuraFlex systems. More about our full repair capability is on our Chimney Repair hub page.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see rain streaks inside the firebox, birds or debris in the flue, or a cap that’s missing entirely and leaving the liner open to Pomona’s wind-driven grit.
What it costs in Pomona
Chimney cap installation in Pomona typically runs from $250 to $450 for a standard single-flue cap, with Galvanized or stainless options.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, select a properly sized cap (typically Gelco, which we stock on the truck), secure it to the crown with the right fasteners, and seal the mounting area.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked or missing clay tiles, you smell smoke or combustion gases inside the home, or an appliance swap means your old liner was never rated for the current fuel.
What it costs in Pomona
Chimney liner installation in Pomona typically ranges from $1,500 to $3,200 depending on flue height, access, and whether we’re sizing for gas or wood, with materials sourced through Olympia Chimney and Copperfield.
How we do it
We remove obstructions and damaged liner material, measure the full flue run, install a DuraFlex flexible liner system sized to the appliance, and connect and seal the top and bottom properly.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace, damp brick around the roofline after rain, or peeling paint around the chimney chase.
What it costs in Pomona
Flashing repair in Pomona usually runs between $300 and $800 depending on how much existing flashing can be salvaged and the roof pitch involved.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing carefully, inspect the underlying deck and brick, install new step and counter flashing cut to fit, and seal the juncture with a trade-grade sealant meant for high heat and Pomona sun.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The crown has visible cracks, pieces of mortar are missing from the top of the chimney, or water pools on the crown after rain.
What it costs in Pomona
Crown repair in Pomona typically costs between $275 and $550 for a standard recoat, with full crown rebuilds priced by square footage and material condition.
How we do it
We clean the crown surface, fill or remove deteriorated mortar, apply a flexible crown sealant or rebuild the crown crown as needed, and confirm water sheds away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Pomona
| Item | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $450 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $275 – $550 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,500 – $3,200 |
Prices move with flue height, roof access, and how much of the existing material can be saved. We give you a flat price before any work begins, based on what the camera shows.
Does a gas fireplace in Pomona need the flue inspected if it was converted from wood?
Yes. Many Pomona homes with converted gas log sets have clay-tile flues that were built for wood and never relined. The tile can be glazed with old creosote, and combustion gases from gas appliances behave differently than wood smoke. A camera inspection confirms whether the flue is safe or needs a liner.
How long does a chimney liner last in Pomona’s climate?
A properly installed DuraFlex liner can last 20 to 30 years in Pomona’s dry climate, assuming the crown and cap do their job keeping water out. The failure point is usually the original clay tile beneath it, not the liner itself. Call (855) 341-8132 for a camera assessment if you’re unsure what’s inside your flue.
Brands We Service in Pomona
We stock and install professional-supply components from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield, the same brands restoration contractors specify. Because we keep common parts on the truck, most cap and flashing repairs in Pomona happen in a single visit rather than a follow-up trip. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard flue) | $160 – $260 |
| Chimney inspection (camera) | $100 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $275 – $475 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $275 – $550 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,500 – $3,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $220 |
| Dryer vent reroute or repair | $180 – $400 |
What pushes price up in Pomona is roof pitch on the hillside streets, flue height on two-story craftsmans, and how much of an old liner has to be removed before new work can start. We quote a flat price after the camera inspection, before any work begins, and that’s the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pomona
We work across the whole city, from the historic core to the east-side tract streets. Each area has its own chimney profile, and we know what to expect when we arrive.
- Lincoln Park
- Wilton Heights
- Arts Colony
- Phillips Ranch
- North Pomona
Most Pomona calls are scheduled within a few days, and we batch route east San Gabriel Valley service days so someone is usually nearby when you call.
Service Area – Cities Near Pomona
We regularly serve homeowners in La Verne, CA and Claremont, CA to the north, Walnut, CA to the west, and Covina, CA to the east. If you’re just outside Pomona, call us and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can schedule you on a route day.
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
Most Pomona calls are scheduled within three to five business days, depending on route batching and the season. Chimney repair estimates can often be done sooner because we keep common parts on the truck. Call (855) 341-8132 and we’ll give you a straight answer on timing.
Most chimney repair, relining, and cap work in Pomona falls under routine maintenance and does not require a city permit. If a job involves structural work beyond the chimney itself, we’ll tell you before anything starts so you know exactly where you stand.
No. We schedule both in one visit, which is the most efficient way to address the two leading residential fire hazards in a single trip. The combined visit usually runs under two hours for a standard Pomona home.
If your chimney hasn’t been looked at in years, or you’re not sure what’s actually inside that flue, call Lantern Chimney Sweep at (855) 341-8132. We’ll put a camera up there, show you what we find, and give you a flat price before any work starts. Serving Pomona since 2013.
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
"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"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Roger Barrett