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 Maywood, CA
Chimney repair in Maywood usually means one of two things: a cracked clay-tile flue liner that has been there since the house was built, or a concrete crown that has been washed out by decades of winter rain. Most of the fireplaces in this city sit inside 1920s to 1950s stucco bungalows on narrow lots along streets like Slauson and Randolph, and a lot of those original brick masonry chimneys have never been touched since the day they were laid. Hickory Chimney Sweep has served Maywood since 2013, and we run rooftop-and-ladder work with portable equipment here because half the yards are too tight for anything truck-mounted. Call (855) 554-2841 for a repair or sweep quote.
Why Maywood Homes Are Different
Maywood is a densely packed, largely Latino working-class city of mostly older single-story homes. Fireplaces here are not decorative. People burn wood during cold snaps in November and December and for holiday gatherings, and that means the flues actually get used. The climate is mild and dry, which sounds easy on a chimney, but the long dry season bakes creosote hard and brittle instead of washing it away. By the first cold snap, that glaze is ready to catch.
The other thing that shapes chimney work in Maywood is the small-lot, alley-access layout. Many front yards are walled or gated, and a surprising number of chimneys are only reachable over the roof from the alley. We plan for that. We carry portable vacuums, sectional rods, and rooftop equipment as standard because a truck-mounted rig simply will not fit behind half the homes here. The flues themselves are often old 8×8 clay-tile liners laid without a proper crown, so after the first winter rain you get water stains on the ceiling and a spoiled firebox. That is the signature Maywood repair call.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Maywood Services
Most Maywood homeowners call us for one of two jobs: an annual chimney cleaning before burning season, or dryer vent cleaning to clear lint from the long, often convoluted duct runs found in older single-story homes. Both are fire-safety services, and both are handled by the same crew on the same visit when it makes sense.
Chimney Sweep in Maywood
A chimney sweep in Maywood means removing the season’s creosote and soot before the first fire. Because many of these homes still have original clay-tile flues that have never been relined, the condition of the liner matters as much as the cleaning itself. We inspect while we sweep, and if we find a cracked tile from 1952, we tell you and show you the camera footage. No scare tactics, just what we see. That is the job, and it is the only way to know the chimney is safe to burn. Learn more about our Chimney Sweep in Maywood.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Maywood
Dryer vents in Maywood are often original to the house, and a lot of them run long distances through attic spaces or along narrow side yards because the laundry was moved during a room addition. Lint accumulates faster in those long, flat runs than in short vertical ones. That lint is fuel. Hickory cleans the full duct run, verifies airflow, and makes sure the termination is not blocked by a bird screen packed with debris. One call covers both chimney and dryer vent work. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Maywood for details.
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 Maywood
Chimney repair in Maywood starts with an 85-year-old chimney on a house that has never had a liner replaced. The dry climate keeps the outside brick looking okay, but the inside is another story: baked creosote, cracked clay tiles, and crowns that have been washing out for decades. When Santa Ana winds kick up, embers can land on tinder-dry roofs, and a chimney with a failing liner or missing cap becomes a real ignition point. Hickory fixes what we find using HeatShield resurfacing and DuraFlex flexible liner systems, so the repair happens on the spot instead of being handed off to another contractor. See our full Chimney Repair service for the detailed scope.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or animals inside the flue, or you can see open flue tile from the ground with no metal cap covering the top.
What it costs in Maywood
Chimney cap installation in Maywood generally runs $175 to $325 depending on the flue size and whether we need to build up the crown to accept the cap.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set the mounting base into the crown or top of the flue, fasten it mechanically, and seal the joint so water cannot work its way under the cap and into the chimney.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You have a chimney leak, visible spalling on the outside of the brick, or an inspection shows cracked tiles and mortar joints inside the flue.
What it costs in Maywood
A full chimney liner installation in Maywood runs $2,600 to $5,600 depending on flue height, access, and whether we can pull the old tile liner out in one piece.
How we do it
We clean the flue, remove or break out the damaged clay tiles where necessary, run a new DuraFlex flexible liner system down the flue, connect it to the appliance or fireplace, and pour the insulation and seal around the top.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Maywood
| Item | Typical range in Maywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $175 – $325 |
| Chimney crown repair | $425 – $1,350 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,600 – $5,600 |
Do I need a full liner or just a repair?
If the clay liner is cracked in one or two places, HeatShield resurfacing can often restore it without a full tear-out. If the liner is collapsed or missing in long sections, a full DuraFlex liner is the safe fix. We show you the camera footage before you decide.
How long does a chimney repair take in Maywood?
Most cap and crown repairs finish in one visit, usually two to four hours. A full liner installation is a full-day job. We quote a fixed price before starting, and you are not billed for anything beyond that number once work begins.
Brands We Service in Maywood
We install and service HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco products on Maywood chimneys. We stock the common sizes of caps, termination fittings, and crown materials, and hot-rod the ordering when parts need to come in. See our brands for specs.
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| Service | Typical range in Maywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $149 – $260 |
| Chimney sweep (heavy creosote or two-story roof) | $225 – $375 |
| Chimney cap installation | $175 – $325 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $175 – $400 |
| Chimney crown repair | $425 – $1,350 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $375 – $1,100 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,600 – $5,600 |
| HeatShield resurfacing | $1,700 – $3,700 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $99 – $175 |
What pushes the price up in Maywood is access: a two-story roofline, a chimney that can only be reached from the alley, or a flue that has not been swept in decades so the creosote has turned to glaze. Our price is quoted flat before we start, and that number does not change unless you add work after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Maywood
We work the full 90270, from the older blocks near Slauson down to the streets south of Randolph. The whole city is small enough that we usually reach any Maywood address within a day or two of the first call, and we run rooftop-and-ladder access on every job because we never assume a yard has room for a truck.
- East Maywood (alley-access flues)
- Slauson corridor
- Randolph Street area
- Maywood Park neighborhood
- North Maywood near the river
Service Area – Cities Near Maywood
Besides Maywood, our crews cover the neighboring communities in the same run: Bell, CA, Cudahy, CA, Commerce, CA, and Huntington Park, CA. Most of these cities share the same housing era and the same alley-access chimneys, so the same rooftop-and-ladder approach works.
Serving Maywood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Maywood 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 Maywood
Most Maywood calls are scheduled within one to two business days. Since we run portable rooftop and ladder equipment, we do not have to wait on a truck-mounted rig or a street parking window. If you need an estimate first, we can usually work that in the same day.
For a sweep, cap replacement, crown repair, or flashing fix, no. A full liner installation sometimes touches on building code, and when it does we pull the permit and schedule the inspection as part of the job. We will tell you before any work starts if a permit applies.
Yes. That is the whole point of running both services under one crew. We sweep the chimney, clean the dryer vent, and leave you with one report, one bill, and a single date on the calendar. Call (855) 554-2841 to schedule both.
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 Maywood 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."
— Beatriz Hernandez"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Allen Tran"Older house, weird setup, previous owner did some creative things. He didn't sigh or roll his eyes, he just figured it out. Took him a while but he got there."
— Luis Castillo