Chimney sweep & repair for Orange County and the South Bay Fireplaces you can trust again.
- Offices in Laguna Niguel & Rancho Palos Verdes
- Gas, wood and insert fireplaces
- Open Sunday–Friday, 6 AM – 10 PM
California Chimney Service checks, sweeps and fixes chimneys from Fullerton down to San Clemente and across the Palos Verdes Peninsula, with offices in Laguna Niguel and Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Eleven services for chimneys and fireplaces
Most visits begin with a sweep or an inspection. From there the findings point to the next job, whether that's a new cap, a crown repair or work on a gas fireplace.
Most booked Chimney Sweep
Lit the fireplace a handful of times since the last cleaning? A sweep is the place to start.
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Chimney Inspection
Buying a house, after a quake, or simply unsure: an inspection tells you where things stand.
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Chimney Repair
Water stains, cracked brick or pieces on the roof. We find the source before fixing anything.
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Chimney Cap Installation
Open flue or a rusted screen? A new cap and arrestor closes the gap to rain and embers.
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Fireplace Repair
Gas logs that won't light right, a damper that sticks, or panels cracked from heat.
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Chimney Crown Repair
Hairline cracks at the top let the winter rain straight into the brick below.
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Offers this season
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Senior Discount
Homeowners 65+, up to $50
Military & Veterans
Active duty and veterans
First Responders
Fire, police and EMS
First-Time Customers
First chimney cleaning of $125+
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Chimney care here
Southern California chimneys age differently
Here the damage rarely comes from heavy burning. It comes from a dry summer that bakes the crown, a short rainy season that soaks whatever has cracked, salt air that eats the cap, and the occasional earthquake that shifts brick at the roofline.
So a visit is about reading those signs: a full inspection of the flue and top, a sweep if there's buildup, and a straight answer on whether the crown, the cap or the brick needs work.
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Why homeowners call
Close by on both sides of the county line
One office sits off Aliso Creek Road in Laguna Niguel, the other on Silver Spur Road on the peninsula. Between them they reach south Orange County, the coastal cities and the South Bay, and the phone is picked up early and late.
- Laguna Niguel office
- Rancho Palos Verdes office
- Open until 10 PM, Sunday–Friday
How it works
Call, look, decide
- 01
You call or send the form
Say what you've noticed and what kind of fireplace you have. Gas or wood changes what we bring.
- 02
A tech goes through it
Firebox, flue, roof and crown are checked in order, and whatever turns up is walked through with you in plain terms.
- 03
You pick the work
Some visits end with a sweep. Others need a cap, a crown or masonry. Nothing extra starts until you say yes.
Fix or rebuild
When a repair is enough, and when it isn't
A cracked crown, a few soft mortar joints or a rusted cap are contained problems. Repairing them keeps the original masonry and costs less time on the roof.
A stack that has separated from the house, leans after shaking, or has brick falling apart through its depth is a different job. Then the safer answer is to take the damaged part down and lay it again, and the inspection shows which case you have.
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Between visits
Simple checks that save a repair
Look at the chimney from the street after the first big storm of the season. Dark streaks on the brick, a tilted cap or bits of mortar on the roof are worth a call.
Before you light the first fire of winter, open the damper and shine a flashlight up. Leaves, nests and fallen debris show up quickly, and a check of the screen keeps embers in on windy nights.
- Annual inspection
- Look up after big storms
- Flashlight check before first fire
- Keep the spark screen intact
Service area
Find your city
Sixteen Orange County cities and six in the South Bay and Long Beach each have a page with local notes. Pick yours, or call if you're just outside the list.
- Laguna Niguel
- Aliso Viejo
- Anaheim
- Costa Mesa
- Dana Point
- Fullerton
- Huntington Beach
- Irvine
- Laguna Beach
- Lake Forest
- Mission Viejo
- Newport Beach
- Orange
- San Clemente
- San Juan Capistrano
- Santa Ana
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Long Beach
- Palos Verdes Estates
- Redondo Beach
- Rolling Hills Estates
- Torrance
16 listed service areas. marks a shop location. Call to confirm availability for your address.
That town isn't on the list. Call (949) 353-6287 to check.
Photos
On the roof and at the firebox
Common calls
Problems we hear about most
- Smoky smell when it's warm out
- Fireplace puffs smoke into the room
- Black flakes in the firebox
- Haven't had it swept in years
- Ceiling stain after the first rain
- Crack across the crown
- Rusty or missing cap
- Embers worry on wind days
FAQ
Before you call
Short answers to what people ask most. More are on the full FAQ page.
We barely use our fireplace. Does it still need attention?
Usually yes, just less often. Light use still leaves some soot, and an unused flue collects leaves, nests and rainwater. NFPA 211 recommends an inspection once a year, and that check tells you whether a sweep is even needed.
Can you service a gas fireplace or an insert?
Yes. Gas logs, direct-vent units and inserts all have venting and parts that wear. Tell us the model or snap a photo when you call, so the tech arrives with the right tools.
What is a spark arrestor and do I need one?
It's a metal mesh at the top of the flue that stops burning embers from leaving the chimney. On wind days near open hillsides that matters a lot. We can tell you whether your cap has one and if the mesh is still intact.
Our chimney cracked in an earthquake. Is it safe to use?
Don't light a fire until it has been looked at. Shaking can crack the flue liner or loosen brick at the roofline even when the outside looks fine. An inspection after a quake checks both.
Which cities do you serve?
Orange County from Fullerton to San Clemente, plus the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, Redondo Beach and Long Beach. Look for your city in the service area list.
What are your hours?
The line opens at 6 AM and closes at 10 PM, Sunday through Friday. Saturday is our day off, so forms sent that day get a reply on Sunday.