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 Inglewood, CA
Chimney repair in Inglewood usually means working on homes built between the 1920s and 1950s, where original clay-tile flues and masonry fireplaces have spent decades absorbing coastal moisture and seismic movement. Sherwood Chimney Sweep handles the full range: crown repair, flashing work, liner installation, and cap replacement. If you’re in Inglewood and need a chimney specialist who can diagnose structural issues rather than just sweep the flue, call us at (833) 589-8498.
Why Inglewood Homes Are Different
Inglewood’s housing stock presents a specific set of chimney conditions you won’t find a few miles north or east. The flats around 90301, 90302, and 90303 are dominated by 1920s through 1940s Spanish Colonial and Craftsman bungalows, many still running their original clay-tile flues. Those flues were sized for open-hearth wood fires, not the modern gas inserts and EPA-certified wood stoves homeowners install today. We routinely see flues that are technically functional but undersized for what’s being vented through them.
The marine layer is the other factor. Inglewood sits close enough to the coast that cool, damp air settles over chimneys for months at a time. That moisture works its way into brick and mortar, accelerating spalling on exterior masonry and promoting creosote glazing inside flues that aren’t swept regularly. Then the Santa Ana winds arrive, dry and gusty, and homeowners in the hillside streets near the 405 suddenly notice downdrafts and smoke pushing back into the living room. Two different weather patterns, two different chimney problems, sometimes in the same month.
There’s also a quirk specific to Inglewood’s building history. Many 1930s homes were converted to wall furnaces in the 1960s, and the original fireplace was capped and abandoned. Four decades later, a new owner wants the fireplace back. The job isn’t a sweep. It’s unsealing the flue, inspecting what’s been sitting untouched for 40 years, and usually repairing the damper, crown, or liner before the first fire is safe to light.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Inglewood Services
Most Inglewood homeowners reach out for one of two reasons: a fireplace that hasn’t been cleaned in years, or a dryer vent that’s never been inspected. Both are fire-prevention jobs, and we handle both under one roof.
Chimney Sweep in Inglewood
A proper sweep in Inglewood means more than running a brush up the flue. The damper plates on 1930s fireplaces are often rusted open from decades of marine air, and the smoke shelf collects creosote differently in the damp months than it does inland. We inspect the full system while we clean, so you get a report on the condition of the flue, crown, and cap at the same appointment. For details on the full sweep process in the city, see our Chimney Sweep in Inglewood page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Inglewood
Dryer vents in Inglewood’s older bungalows are often long runs with multiple turns, squeezed through crawl spaces and finished walls. Lint builds up faster in those conditions, and a clogged vent is the leading cause of household dryer fires. We treat this as fire-prevention work, the same way we treat chimney sweeping. Households who run the dryer more often during the damp winter months should be especially mindful. Read more on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Inglewood 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 Inglewood
Chimney repair in Inglewood is often about restoring masonry and flues that have lived through 70 to 100 years of coastal moisture and seismic shifting. The original clay-tile liners in 1920s Spanish Colonials crack over time, and once a flue is compromised, the chimney is no longer safely venting combustion gases. Our repair work covers everything from cap replacement to full liner installation, and we use professional-grade materials instead of hardware-store substitutes. For a broader look at how we approach repairs across all markets, visit our Chimney Repair hub.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight where the cap used to be, rainwater is pooling inside the firebox, or birds have nested in the flue.
What it costs in Inglewood
Chimney cap installation in Inglewood typically runs $250 – $600 depending on the flue size and cap material.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless steel or copper cap from our professional-trade stock, and secure it to the crown with mechanical fasteners and a weatherproof seal.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You’re seeing water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace, or the flashing where the chimney meets the roofline is visibly lifted or corroded.
What it costs in Inglewood
Flashing repair in Inglewood generally costs between $350 and $800, with full replacement sometimes running higher on steep rooflines.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, cut new step and counter flashing to fit the chimney’s profile, and install it under the shingles with a waterproof sealant rated for Inglewood’s damp, salty air.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown has visible cracks, pieces are missing from the edge, or water is wicking into the top courses of brick.
What it costs in Inglewood
Crown repair in Inglewood ranges from $400 to $900 depending on whether we’re sealing cracks or rebuilding the full crown.
How we do it
We clean out the damaged areas, apply a waterproof crown coat or rebuild the crown with proper overhang and a drip edge, then seal the surface against future moisture intrusion.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Inglewood
| Item | Typical range in Inglewood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Crown repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney inspection with camera | $150 – $350 |
Can you repair a chimney in Inglewood without tearing it down?
In most cases, yes. Cracked clay-tile liners can often be restored with HeatShield ceramic resurfacing instead of a full tear-out, and crown and flashing work rarely requires masonry removal. We recommend restoration before replacement whenever the structure is sound.
Do Inglewood homes need a chimney inspection before a repair quote?
Yes, and we won’t recommend work without camera evidence. Every repair quote in Inglewood starts with a camera inspection so you can see exactly what’s damaged before you approve anything. Call (833) 589-8498 to schedule one.
Brands We Service in Inglewood
We stock and install parts from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield, the same distributors that supply certified chimney engineers nationwide. If a part isn’t in the truck, we can typically order it within a few days. No big-box substitutes, no mystery hardware. Visit our brands page for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Inglewood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $179 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney inspection with camera | $150 – $350 |
What pushes the price up in Inglewood is usually access. Homes in the north end near 90305 with prefab metal fireboxes may need parts sourced from the original manufacturer. Older Spanish Colonials with clay-tile flues often need more prep work before a liner goes in. Either way, the estimate you get before we start is the price you pay. No surprises added after the job begins.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Inglewood
We work across all of Inglewood’s ZIP codes: 90309, 90310, 90311, and 90312. The flatlands in 90301 and 90302 are our most common calls, but we’re in the north end near the 405 and the hillside streets regularly too.
- Morningside Park
- Downtown Inglewood
- Fairview Heights
- Century Heights
- North Inglewood
For most parts of Inglewood, we can schedule the first visit within a week. No dispatch games, no waiting around.
Service Area – Cities Near Inglewood
Sherwood Chimney Sweep serves Inglewood and the surrounding South Bay and South Los Angeles communities. If you’re just outside the city, we also work in Westmont, CA, Gardena, CA, West Athens, CA, and West Rancho Dominguez, CA.
Serving Inglewood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Inglewood 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 Inglewood
Most Inglewood properties can be scheduled within a week, and we group jobs by neighborhood so we’re not driving across the county between appointments. If it’s urgent, mention it when you call and we’ll do what we can to move things up.
Most chimney sweeps, cap replacements, and crown repairs don’t require a city permit in Inglewood. Full liner installations or structural rebuilds may fall under building code review, and we’ll flag that before any work is scheduled.
Yes. We treat both as fire-prevention work, and many Inglewood homeowners book both on the same visit. It saves a trip and gets the whole exhaust system checked in one appointment. Call (833) 589-8498 to schedule.
If your chimney needs work in Inglewood, call Sherwood Chimney Sweep at (833) 589-8498 for a free estimate. We’ll start with a camera inspection, show you what’s actually going on, and give you a straight answer on what needs doing now and what can wait.
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 Inglewood Customers Say
"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."
— Divya Rao"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."
— Diego Herrera"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Steven Yang