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 Lakewood, CA
Chimney repair in Lakewood usually means one thing: a cracked flue tile in a 1950s brick chimney that was never built for decades of heat cycling. Most Lakewood homes went up between 1950 and 1953, so the flues behind those masonry fireplaces are now 70-plus years old and failing on a predictable schedule. Hickory Chimney Sweep handles the full repair scope, from crown work to HeatShield resurfacing to complete DuraFlex relining, without handing the job off. Call (855) 554-2841 when a sweep turns up more than soot.
Why Lakewood Homes Are Different
Lakewood is a tract suburb, and that repetition shapes every chimney we open. Nearly all of the roughly 17,000 homes built between 1950 and 1953 share the same handful of floor plans, which means the same brick chimney details, the same clay flue tile sizes, and the same failure points. When one Lakewood chimney needs a liner, the one two streets over in the 90713 ZIP is usually close behind it.
The climate matters too. Lakewood sits on the coastal plain of southeast LA County, so there is no real heating season. Fireplaces get used for short winter evening burns and decorative gas fires, not all-day wood loads. Creosote builds slowly here. The calls we get are more often for blocked flues, bird nests, forgotten debris, and the damage left behind when a fireplace was converted to gas decades ago. Many Lakewood homes were originally built with gas-only starter fireplaces, so a technician often finds no proper wood-burning flue behind the brick at all.
That combination – identical aging stock, mild coastal weather, frequent gas conversions – makes Lakewood its own repair market. The problems repeat house to house, and after enough sweeps in the 90712, 90713, 90714, and 90715 ZIPs, we know exactly what to expect before the ladder goes up.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lakewood Services
Most Lakewood homeowners call us for one of two things: an annual chimney sweep to keep the fireplace safe, or a dryer vent cleaning that most houses have never had done. Both are fire-safety work, and one call covers both.
Chimney Sweep in Lakewood
Lakewood chimneys collect less creosote than mountain homes, but they collect everything else: bird nests, leaves, crumbling mortar from the crown, and old gas-conversion debris. A sweep here is as much about clearing blockages as brushing soot. Given how many Lakewood fireplaces are decorative or gas-fed, we check flue condition and termination rather than assuming wood-burning clearances. If you want the detail, Chimney Sweep in Lakewood covers the full scope.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lakewood
Lakewood laundry rooms are usually tucked off a hallway in a 1,100-square-foot Ranch floor plan, which means the dryer vent run is short but often sealed behind drywall and never inspected. Lint still packs in, and a clogged vent is among the leading causes of residential fires. We clean the full run and check termination. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lakewood for what the job involves.
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 Lakewood
Chimney repair in Lakewood is mostly a structural job, not a cosmetic one. The flue tiles inside these 1950s brick chimneys crack from seventy years of heat cycling, and once the liner is compromised the chimney no longer contains heat and gases the way it should. We resolve it with HeatShield resurfacing for smaller failures or a full DuraFlex reline when the tile is beyond saving. This is the core of what Hickory does, and the full scope sits on the Chimney Repair page.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace or damp brick at the roofline in a Lakewood rainy season means flashing has separated from the chimney.
What it costs in Lakewood
Chimney flashing repair in Lakewood typically runs $250 – $550 depending on how much old flashing must be removed and resealed.
How we do it
We cut back the old sealant, lift the shingles, install new step flashing with proper overlap, and seal with a polyurethane caulk that holds through coastal dampness.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A cracked or spalled crown lets water into the chimney chase, which in Lakewood shows up as efflorescence on the brick or rusted damper parts.
What it costs in Lakewood
Crown repair in Lakewood is usually $180 – $380, depending on whether it is a recoat or a partial rebuild.
How we do it
We grind the damaged surface, form the crown with a proper drip edge, and apply a weatherproof crown coat so water sheds off the brick instead of soaking in.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Lakewood
| Item | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap replacement | $120 – $280 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney crown repair | $180 – $380 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can you just patch it?
If the flue tile has a single hairline crack, HeatShield resurfacing often solves it for less than a full reline. If tile sections are shifting or spalling, a DuraFlex liner is the right call.
Can you fix chimney problems the same visit as the sweep?
Most cap and crown repairs can be done the same day we are already on the roof. Liner work is scheduled separately because it requires more time and materials. Call (855) 554-2841 for a straight answer.
Brands We Service in Lakewood
We stock and install Copperfield caps, DuraFlex liner systems, and HeatShield resurfacing material for Lakewood jobs. These are contractor-grade parts, not hardware-store generics, so repairs last instead of failing again in two winters. See our brands for the full line.
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| Service | Typical range in Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (Level 1 inspection) | $150 – $250 |
| Flue resurfacing (HeatShield) | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Flexible liner replacement | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $350 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $120 – $280 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney crown repair | $180 – $380 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $180 |
Prices in Lakewood rise when a chimney has already been damaged by water intrusion, because flashing and crown work compound the scope. You get a flat price before any work starts, so there are no surprise line items at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lakewood
We work the full Lakewood grid, from the tract blocks north of Del Amo to the streets near the Long Beach line. The housing repeats, so most jobs fall into familiar patterns no matter the neighborhood.
- Lakewood Park
- Mayfair
- Lakewood Mutual
- Carson Park
- Downtown Lakewood
We can typically schedule Lakewood appointments within a few business days, and cap or crown repairs often fit into the same visit as the sweep.
Service Area – Cities Near Lakewood
Hickory Chimney Sweep also covers the surrounding southeast LA County cities, including Signal Hill, CA, Bellflower, CA, Long Beach, CA, and Paramount, CA. If you are just outside Lakewood, call (855) 554-2841 and we will confirm coverage for your street.
Serving Lakewood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lakewood 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 Lakewood
Most Lakewood appointments are scheduled within a few business days. If a sweep turns up a repair, cap and crown work can often be completed the same day we are already on site. Liner jobs get a separate slot.
Standard repairs like cap replacement, crown work, and flashing do not require a permit in Lakewood. Full liner replacement or structural masonry work may, and we confirm the requirement before scheduling.
Yes. Many Lakewood homes have gas inserts or retrofitted gas logs, and we inspect and clean those flues with the same care as a wood-burning chimney. Call (855) 554-2841 to describe your setup.
We start with a Level 1 inspection, which in Lakewood often turns up bird debris, forgotten gas-conversion parts, or cracked tile rather than heavy creosote. The inspection tells you exactly what you are working with before any cleaning begins.
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 Lakewood Customers Say
"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Marisol Vargas"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Rachel Hayes"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
— Lucia Mendoza