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 means crown work, mortar repair, or liner replacement on a masonry fireplace built between the 1920s and 1970s. The homes here were framed during the citrus and packing-house boom, and their chimneys have now survived seventy to a hundred summers of drought-cycle settling. Add the Santa Ana winds that funnel through the Pomona Valley every fall, and you get a specific set of problems: cracked crowns, spalling brick, clay tile liners that were never relined, and downdraft complaints that a basic sweep won’t fix. Sherwood Chimney Sweep has served Pomona since 2017. Call (833) 589-8498 when you need a diagnosis, not just a cleaning.
Why Pomona Homes Are Different
Pomona’s chimney stock tracks its housing eras. Downtown and the historic core hold early-1900s Craftsman and bungalow homes, most with original brick masonry fireplaces and clay tile liners that have never been touched. Further out, the 1950s through 1970s tract ranches repeat the same pattern: original fireplaces, original liners, and crowns that have weathered half a century of hot, dry summers followed by occasional winter cold snaps.
The climate does specific damage here. Fireplaces sit unused through long dry spells, which lets creosote harden into a glaze that a standard brush struggle to remove. Spring brings birds and squirrels into uncapped flues. And the Santa Ana events that rake through the eastern San Gabriel Valley create downdraft and smoke-back problems that we trace to cap design, flue height, or negative pressure inside the house. Pomona’s mix of owner-occupied historic homes and older rental stock also means we routinely open flues that have never been swept, or that were last serviced before current safety standards existed. A sweep here isn’t routine maintenance. It’s the first real inspection the chimney has had in decades.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Pomona Services
Most Pomona homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a fireplace that hasn’t been swept in years, or a dryer vent they’ve never thought about. Both are fire-prevention work.
Chimney Sweep in Pomona
A sweep in Pomona starts with a full visual inspection before we brush anything, because the older the fireplace, the more likely there’s a hidden crack in the flue or a missing cap. We remove creosote, clear animal nesting, and check the damper, the crown, and the liner. On Santa Ana days, we pay attention to drafting issues that point to a cap or height problem rather than a dirty flue. If you’re buying an older Pomona home, or you’ve been in one for years without a sweep, this is where to start. Chimney Sweep in Pomona.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pomona
Dryer vent cleaning in Pomona matters more than most homeowners expect, because dryers here run year-round and lint builds the same way creosote does: slowly, then all at once. We pull the dryer, clean the full run from the appliance to the exterior termination, and check for kinked or sagging flex hose that traps lint. The work reduces the leading cause of household dryer fires and shortens dry times on hot, dry Pomona days when the dryer already works harder. 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 often the difference between a fireplace you can use and one that should have been shut down years ago. The pre-war and mid-century masonry chimneys that dominate this city were built well, but age, settling, and the dry-heat cycle take a toll. Cracked crowns let water into the brick, then the freeze-thaw from winter cold snaps spalls the face off the masonry. Clay tile liners crack from decades of heating and cooling, and the Santa Ana winds press smoke through those cracks into places it should never go. This is structural work, not maintenance. It needs a company that can diagnose and fix the full system, from crown to liner, which is exactly what we do. Chimney Repair is a core part of our work in Pomona, and nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see yourself.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks in the concrete crown, spalling brick near the top of the chimney, or water stains on the ceiling around the fireplace.
What it costs in Pomona
Chimney crown repair in Pomona typically runs $250 – $700 depending on the size of the crack and whether we need to recast or just reseal.
How we do it
We clean the crown, fill and seal cracks with a flexible crown sealant, and when the damage is too far gone, we form and pour a new crown with a proper drip edge.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked clay tile visible during a camera inspection, smoke backing into the house, or a gas appliance venting into an unlined flue.
What it costs in Pomona
Chimney liner installation in Pomona typically runs $1,150 – $3,800 depending on the flue size, the liner type, and how much access we have from the roof.
How we do it
We inspect the flue with a camera, specify the right liner, and install a DuraFlex flexible liner system sized to the chimney and the appliance it vents.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Pomona
| Item | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,150 – $3,800 |
How long does chimney repair take in Pomona?
Most crown repairs finish in half a day. A liner installation usually takes one full day, sometimes two if roof access is tight or the flue needs prep work first.
Can I use my fireplace while the chimney needs repair?
If the flue is cracked or the crown is failing, treat the fireplace as off-limits until we inspect it. Burning into a damaged flue risks a house fire, and it’s never worth it.
Brands We Service in Pomona
We stock and install materials from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield, the same supply chain specified by certified chimney engineers. Nothing from the hardware-store aisle. Common parts for Pomona’s older masonry chimneys stay in our local inventory, so most repairs don’t wait on shipping. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Pomona |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,150 – $3,800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $700 |
In Pomona, prices push toward the upper end of these ranges when roof access is steep, the flue is unusually tall, or the masonry has been patched before and needs prep work before we can reseal it properly. Every quote is a flat price agreed before we book, so the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pomona
We work throughout Pomona, from the historic Craftsman blocks near downtown out to the tract ranches that push toward the foothills. Most of ZIP codes 91766, 91767, 91769, and 91797 sit within about 20 minutes of our crews, so scheduling is straightforward.
- Lincoln Park
- Westmont
- Phillips Ranch
- Ganesha Hills
- North Pomona
Service Area – Cities Near Pomona
Sherwood Chimney Sweep also covers the surrounding San Gabriel Valley cities. If you’re just over the line in La Verne, CA or Walnut, CA, we’re nearby. We also serve Covina, CA and Claremont, CA, where the chimney stock and Santa Ana exposure are much the same as Pomona’s.
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 a week, and we can often fit a chimney sweep or diagnosis in sooner if you’re flexible on timing. Repair work depends on the scope, but we’ll give you a date when we quote, not after you book.
Most crown repairs, cap replacements, and liner installations don’t require a permit because they’re inside the existing chimney footprint. When a job does need sign-off, we’ll tell you during the estimate and handle coordination on our end.
Yes. We work on owner-occupied homes and rental properties throughout Pomona, and we’re familiar with the condition of the older flues in the city’s historic core. Many of those chimneys need their first real inspection, and we document everything with camera photos so the property owner can see exactly what we found.
Call Sherwood Chimney Sweep at (833) 589-8498 for a free estimate on chimney repair, sweeping, or dryer vent cleaning in Pomona. We’ll tell you straight what the chimney needs, and what can safely 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 Pomona 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