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 usually comes down to one thing: the original clay-tile flue in a 1920s Craftsman or 1950s ranch home has finally cracked, spalled, or separated, and it is no longer safe to burn. We see this every week in the 91766 and 91767 flats, where summer heat bakes the masonry and decades of occasional decorative fires have left creosote and soot that nobody ever cleared. Limestone Chimney Sweep has served Pomona since 2014. We stock the materials to fix what we find, not just write up a report and walk away. Call (855) 341-5439 to get a Pomona chimney looked at by someone who can actually repair it.
Why Pomona Homes Are Different
Pomona’s housing stock runs old. The neighborhoods around downtown and Lincoln Park, mostly in 91766, are full of 1910s and 1930s Craftsman and Spanish-Revival bungalows with original brick fireplaces and clay-tile flues. Those flues were built for occasional decorative fires in a mild climate. They were never designed for vented gas logs, insert conversions, or the near-daily burning that some newer fireplace units encourage. What that means for a chimney repair visit is that we are often the first people to look inside that flue in forty years.
The inland valley climate adds its own layer. Pomona fireplaces sit idle from roughly May through November. During those months, clay tiles bake and crack in the summer heat. Birds nest at the top of uncapped flues. Dry-rotted mortar crumbles into the smoke chamber. Then the Santa Ana winds arrive and push leaf litter and grit down the chimney. By the time a homeowner calls in late fall, the flue can be holding a season’s worth of debris on top of whatever damage the heat did. The work in Pomona is less about heavy creosote than it is about aging masonry, ceramic flue liners, and crowns that have quietly deteriorated while nobody was using the fireplace.
One more thing: many Pomona homes sell with fireplaces that have not been inspected in decades. Real estate transactions, pre-holiday inspections, and first-season-in-a-new-house checkups are the three most common triggers for the calls we run in 91769 and 91797.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Pomona Services
The two services Pomona homeowners call about most are chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning. Both are fire-safety visits, and both are handled by the same Limestone crew.
Chimney Sweep in Pomona
In Pomona, a chimney sweep is rarely a simple soot removal. It is a clearance inspection on an aging masonry system. We brush out the flue, vacuum the smoke chamber and firebox, and check the clay tiles and mortar joints as we go. The hot, dry inland months mean dust and nesting material pack into flues that sit unused all summer. If we find cracked tiles or a failing crown during the sweep, we can talk through repair options on the spot. Read more about our Chimney Sweep in Pomona.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pomona
Dryer vents clog the same way chimneys do: lint, dust, and the occasional bird or rodent nest accumulate until airflow drops. A plugged dryer vent is the leading cause of appliance fires in the U.S., and Pomona’s dry, dusty conditions fill vent runs faster than most homeowners expect. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination, check the duct for damage, and verify the flap or cap seals properly. Read more about our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pomona.
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 is a masonry and liner problem first. The bungalows of 91766 and the ranch homes of 91767 share a weakness: clay-tile flues that deteriorate under decades of inland heat and sporadic use. A cracked flue tile or a crumbling crown means the chimney vents combustion gas into the house instead of up and out. Our repair work addresses that directly. If we identify damage during a sweep, we show the homeowner photos from the camera inspection, explain what can wait and what cannot, and offer repair options that match the chimney’s age and construction. Not every firebox has to be torn apart. Some can be restored with Chimney Repair methods that rehabilitate what is already there.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You see cracking, spalling, or missing mortar on the flat concrete surface at the top of the chimney, or water staining on the ceiling near the chimney chase.
What it costs in Pomona
Chimney crown repair in Pomona runs roughly $450 to $950 depending on the extent of the damage and whether a full rebuild is needed.
How we do it
We chip out the failing mortar, inspect the underlying masonry, form and pour a new crown with an overhang to shed water, and seal it with a waterproofing compound.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You have no cap, or the existing cap is rusted through, missing a screen, or letting rain and birds into the flue.
What it costs in Pomona
A chimney cap installed on a Pomona chimney typically costs $350 to $750, with the cap itself varying by size and material.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set a stainless or copper cap with a proper screen, and secure it to the crown with mechanical anchors or masonry screws.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
The clay tiles are cracked, spalled, or missing sections, and the flue can no longer contain the heat and gases.
What it costs in Pomona
Chimney liner installation in Pomona spans $2,400 to $5,200 for most single-story flues, depending on liner material and flue geometry.
How we do it
We size the flue, pull the appropriate stainless liner through from the crown down or bottom up, insulate if required, and connect it to the appliance or fireplace with the correct connectors.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Pomona
| Item | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $950 |
| Chimney cap installation | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,400 – $5,200 |
Prices move up when access is tight, the chase is taller than one story, or the existing masonry needs correction before new components can be installed. We give a fixed price before work starts, and we do not recommend a liner, crown, or cap unless our camera inspection shows it is actually needed.
Do I really need a new liner, or can it be repaired?
That depends entirely on what the camera shows. In Pomona we regularly restore liners with HeatShield, a ceramic resurfacing system that seals cracked clay tiles without a full tear-out. If the tiles have shifted or the flue is too far gone, a stainless liner is the right call. We show you the footage either way, so you are not taking anyone’s word for it. Call (855) 341-5439 for an exact quote.
How often should a Pomona chimney be inspected?
Every year if you burn with any regularity, and at minimum before the first fire of the season. A chimney that has sat through a Pomona summer can collect enough nest material and debris to be unsafe. We recommend a sweep-plus-inspection as a single visit. Call (855) 341-5439 to book one.
Brands We Service in Pomona
We work with a curated set of professional-supply lines on Pomona jobs: Gelco caps, Olympia Chimney dampers and components, Famco venting, and Copperfield chase covers. These are trade-level parts, not hardware-store generics. That means when a Pomona chimney needs a cap or damper, we typically have the right part stocked or can source it in days. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $950 |
| Chimney cap installation | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,400 – $5,200 |
| Chimney sweep | $185 – $320 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $135 – $275 |
| Fireplace inspection | $150 – $250 |
What pushes a Pomona chimney price up is usually access. Steep roofs, second-story chases, and flues with multiple offsets add setup time. We quote a flat price before the job starts, based on what the inspection shows, and we do not tack on surcharges afterward.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pomona
Limestone Chimney Sweep covers the Pomona flats and the surrounding foothills, including the older bungalow districts and the mid-century ranch subdivisions. Here are a few of the neighborhood clusters where we work most often:
- Lincoln Park and the downtown core (91766)
- Westmont and the 91767 ranch tracts
- Phillips Ranch (91766)
- North Pomona and the La Verne border streets (91767)
- Ganesha Hills and the 91769 corridor
Most Pomona addresses fall inside a same-week scheduling window, with many repairs completed on the first visit.
Service Area – Cities Near Pomona
Besides Pomona, we run calls across the east San Gabriel Valley and into western San Bernardino County. Homeowners in Walnut, CA, Covina, CA, Montclair, CA, and South San Jose Hills, CA call us for the same reason Pomona does: older masonry fireplaces and dryer vents that need a repair-capable crew, not just a brush and a handshake.
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 addresses can be scheduled within the same week, and many repairs are completed on the first visit. If you are buying a home and need a level 2 inspection for escrow, tell us the closing date when you call (855) 341-5439 and we will work to the timeline.
Most chimney sweeps, caps, and crown repairs do not require a permit. Liner installations usually do not either, since the work is inside the existing flue. If structural rebuild work is ever needed, we will tell you up front so you can check with the city’s building division before we start.
Yes. We work on homes with multiple fireplaces and often schedule both chimneys in one visit. Each flue gets its own inspection and its own report, and we quote any repairs per chimney so you know exactly what each one needs.
If you have a fireplace in Pomona that has not been opened in years, or a chimney that has already been flagged by an inspector, call Limestone Chimney Sweep at (855) 341-5439 for a free estimate. We will show you what is actually going on inside that flue, and we will carry the materials to fix it.
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
"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Bethany Pruitt"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."
— Neil Hayes"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Christine Kim