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 Claremont, CA
Chimney repair in Claremont usually means working on a 1920s Craftsman fireplace with a clay-tile flue and spalled mortar, not swapping a cap on a modern chase. We’re Pilgrim Chimney, and we’ve served Claremont since 2014. The older masonry chimneys around Claremont Village and the college neighborhoods fail differently than anything built after 1960. If you’re seeing cracked crown mortar, water staining on the chimney breast, or a flue that won’t draft, call (866) 253-5031 and we’ll come look at the actual masonry, not a picture of it.
Why Claremont Homes Are Different
Claremont sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, and the housing stock is split in two. Near Claremont Village and the Claremont Colleges, you’ll find 1900s to 1930s Craftsman, Tudor, and Spanish Colonial Revival homes. Many of those chimneys are hand-built brick and stone with original clay-tile flues. Some have no modern liner at all, and the mortar joints have been baking in a hot, dry inland climate for eighty to a hundred years. Spalling, shifting, and cracked crowns are common findings on these older stacks.
The climate is the other half. Claremont’s fire season runs long, and Santa Ana wind events push dry air through the canyons. Chimneys sit idle through summer and early fall, then get heavy use in November and December. Creosote accumulates, leaves and seed pods from the mature deodar cedars along Village streets pack into caps and spark arrestors, and birds settle in while the firebox is cold. We don’t treat Claremont chimneys like they’re in coastal Los Angeles. The heat, wind, and idle months all change what needs to be done.
The historic-preservation culture here matters too. Homeowners around the Colleges tend to want repairs that respect the original fireplace, not a liner replacement that changes how a period chimney looks from the street. That’s exactly the kind of careful, masonry-first work we do.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Claremont Services
Most Claremont homeowners call us for one of two things: a chimney sweep before the burning season, or dryer vent cleaning when a dryer stops drying. Both are fire-safety work, and both are jobs we do start to finish.
Chimney Sweep in Claremont
In Claremont’s older homes, a sweep isn’t a ten-minute vacuum pass. The clay-tile flues in Craftsman and Spanish Revival chimneys hold creosote differently than a stainless liner, and the deodar cedar needles that pack into caps every fall create a real draft obstruction. We brush the full flue length, clear the smoke shelf, and check the cap and spark arrestor before we call it done. For the full scope of what a sweep in Claremont involves, see Chimney Sweep in Claremont.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont
Dryer vents in Claremont’s older homes often run long, with multiple bends, and lint builds up behind the dryer and inside the wall. That’s one of the leading residential fire hazards, and it’s also why dryers take two cycles to finish a load. We clean the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior termination, using professional-grade equipment. Learn how we handle Claremont’s older laundry setups on Dryer Vent Cleaning in Claremont.
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 Claremont
Chimney repair in Claremont is masonry work before it’s anything else. The 1900s to 1930s homes near Claremont Village and the Colleges have original brick and stone chimneys that need real evaluation, not a stainless-liner-and-sweep routine. Cracked crowns, spalled mortar joints, and deteriorated clay flues are the findings we see most on these older stacks, and they need to be fixed before the next burn season.
We don’t just find the problem; we fix it. Pilgrim Chimney handles everything from crown repair to full liner work in house, using professional-grade materials from Chimney Repair suppliers like DuraFlex and HeatShield. One contractor from inspection through restoration.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear water dripping in the firebox during rain, or you see rust staining on the damper and firebox walls.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney cap installation in Claremont typically runs $250 to $600 depending on the flue size and whether we need to build up the crown for a proper seal.
How we do it
We measure the flue, assess the crown condition, install a properly sized cap with a spark arrestor, and secure it so Santa Ana winds won’t lift it.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You see clay-tile fragments in the firebox, or a Level 2 camera inspection shows cracked or separated tile that can’t be safely repaired with HeatShield resurfacing.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney liner installation in Claremont typically runs $2,500 to $5,000 for a standard single-story flue, with the final number driven by flue length, the liner material, and access.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection to confirm the existing flue condition, size the liner to the appliance, and install a DuraFlex stainless liner with proper insulation and top plate termination.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney chase, or the existing flashing is lifting, rusted, or caulked over with sealant that’s now cracked.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney flashing repair in Claremont typically runs $350 to $900 depending on how much of the flashing needs replacement and whether the chimney is steep to reach.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing and sealant, install new stepped or continuous flashing, and tool a proper seal against the masonry and roofline.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown is cracked or spalling, or water pools on the crown after rain instead of draining off.
What it costs in Claremont
Chimney crown repair in Claremont typically runs $650 to $1,500 for crown resurfacing or a full recast with proper expansion joints.
How we do it
We build a form around the crown, repair or recast the concrete with the proper slope, and tool an expansion joint between the crown and the flue tile.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Claremont
| Item | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $650 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
How often should a chimney be repaired in Claremont?
We recommend an inspection every year before the burn season. Older Claremont chimneys with original clay tile should be camera-inspected every two to three years even if they look fine from the ground. Call (866) 253-5031 for a free estimate.
Do I really need a new liner?
Not always. We camera-inspect the flue first, and if the tile is intact with only minor gaps, HeatShield resurfacing can often restore it for a fraction of liner replacement cost. Call (866) 253-5031 to schedule an inspection.
Brands We Service in Claremont
We service and install professional-grade components from DuraFlex, Copperfield, and Famco. We keep common cap sizes, flashing components, and liner sections stocked in our Victorville shop, so most Claremont repairs don’t wait on a distributor. See what we carry at our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Claremont |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $100 – $200 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2 camera) | $250 – $450 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $650 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $100 – $250 |
Older masonry chimneys in Claremont push prices toward the higher end of these ranges because access and masonry condition add labor. We give a flat price before we start, and nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see yourself.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Claremont
We work all across Claremont’s 91711 zip code, from the historic streets around Claremont Village to the college neighborhoods and the mid-century tracts that spread toward the foothills. Most Claremont calls get a response within a day or two, depending on the season.
- Claremont Village
- Indian Hill Boulevard area
- Claremont Colleges neighborhoods
- Foothill Boulevard corridor
- North Claremont
Service Area – Cities Near Claremont
Pilgrim Chimney also serves the foothill communities around Claremont. We’re often in Montclair, CA, La Verne, CA, Upland, CA, and up through San Antonio Heights, CA. The drive from our Victorville shop keeps response times tight across the foothill area.
Serving Claremont, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Claremont 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 Claremont
We schedule Claremont jobs within a few days in most cases, and we batch foothill-area calls so you’re not waiting on a long dispatch. Fall and early winter fill quickly, so call (866) 253-5031 before the burn season starts.
Most chimney sweeps, cap work, and flashing repairs don’t require a permit. Liner installations may touch municipal code, and we’ll tell you plainly during the estimate if any repair triggers the city’s review process. Call (866) 253-5031 and we’ll walk through it.
We do. Claremont’s older masonry chimneys get a camera inspection and a masonry evaluation before any repair that would change the look of the stack. We won’t push a liner replacement when a repair preserves the original construction. Call (866) 253-5031 to discuss.
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 Claremont Customers Say
"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
— Angela Park"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Daniela Martinez"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Claudia Delgado