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 El Segundo, CA
Chimney repair in El Segundo usually means fixing what decades of salt air and damp marine mornings have done to a 1950s brick fireplace. Most of the chimneys we open here haven’t been touched since the aerospace boom, and the damage pattern is consistent: corroded dampers, cracked crowns, and mortar joints turning to sand on the west-facing stacks. Hickory Chimney Sweep has served El Segundo since 2013, and we handle the repair work ourselves instead of handing you a referral. Call (855) 554-2841 when you’re ready for an honest look.
Why El Segundo Homes Are Different
El Segundo sits in a narrow band between LAX and the Pacific, and that geography shapes every chimney we inspect here. The daily marine layer rolls in off Santa Monica Bay and keeps exterior masonry damp well into the morning. That constant moisture works its way into mortar joints, freezes nothing (no hard freezes here), but stays long enough to accelerate spalling brick and crown cracking on south- and west-facing stacks. A chimney that would look passable in Hawthorne or an inland city often shows visible crown deterioration here after fifteen or twenty years simply because of the salt and damp.
The housing stock tells the rest of the story. El Segundo is dominated by small single-story stucco-over-brick bungalows and ranch homes from the 1940s through 1960s, built during the early aerospace and oil years. Many still have their original masonry fireplaces, original clay flue tile, and either a low cap or no cap at all. That original clay tile is now seventy-plus years old, and hairline cracks in clay liners are the single most common finding on a first sweep. Newer rebuilds and the two-story infill near Grand Ave often have gas inserts or prefab metal flues, which need a different inspection approach, but the classic El Segundo chimney is original-era brick, and it has usually never been swept or repaired since the day it was built.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main El Segundo Services
Most El Segundo homeowners call us first for a sweep, then stay with us for the repair work that keeps their original fireplace safe to use. These are the two services we handle most often in the 90245 ZIP.
Chimney Sweep in El Segundo
A sweep here is rarely a quick job because the creosote, while light compared to colder climates, has often been accumulating for decades and packs into the flue tile in stubborn layers. We also find older brick fireplaces on the west side near the beach that were sealed off or converted to gas without proper venting, which changes how we approach the inspection. Our sweeps include a full camera check inside the flue, so you see exactly what we see before any repair recommendation. Chimney Sweep in El Segundo covers the full cleaning process, local pricing, and what to expect.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in El Segundo
El Segundo homes are small and tightly built, and dryer vents here often run short, horizontal, and lint-packed routes through exterior stucco walls. That lint is the leading cause of appliance-related house fires, and in a city where the homes sit close together, a dryer fire doesn’t stay contained to one house. We clean dryer vents with the same fire-safety standard we bring to chimneys, using rotary brush systems sized to the vent diameter. Dryer Vent Cleaning in El Segundo explains our process, local pricing, and how often we recommend service in this climate.
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 El Segundo
Chimney repair in El Segundo is mostly about undoing what the marine layer has done to fifty- and sixty-year-old masonry. The two issues we fix most often on these postwar bungalows are cracked crowns (the top concrete cap that sheds water) and deteriorated clay flue liners, both of which let moisture into the chimney structure long before you’ll ever see a leak inside the house. When we find damage during a sweep, we can usually repair it on the spot rather than sending you to a third party, because Chimney Repair is a core service here, not a referral line.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You need a cap install if your El Segundo chimney has no cap at all, or if you can see a rusted-out cap that no longer keeps rain, salt spray, or birds out of the flue.
What it costs in El Segundo
A new chimney cap installed in El Segundo typically runs $180 to $340, depending on flue size and whether a custom bracket is needed for older brick dimensions.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless steel or copper cap from Olympia Chimney or Famco, and mount it with a mechanical fastening system that holds up to El Segundo’s onshore wind.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You need a liner install or reline if a camera inspection shows cracked clay tile, gaps between tile sections, or missing mortar joints anywhere along the flue path.
What it costs in El Segundo
A full chimney relining in El Segundo typically falls between $2,700 and $5,100 depending on flue length, access, and liner type, with DuraFlex flexible liner systems as our standard.
How we do it
We size the liner to your exact flue dimensions, run it from the firebox to the crown, insulate where the local code requires, and connect it to a properly terminated cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You need flashing repair if you see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, peeling paint or damp drywall at the roof line, or rusted metal flashing exposed at the roofline.
What it costs in El Segundo
Chimney flashing repair in El Segundo typically costs $350 to $650 for partial repair and replacement, and $650 to $1,000 when a full step-and-counter flashing replacement with new underlayment is required.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing sections, replace the step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal the transitions with a high-grade exterior sealant rated for coastal exposure.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You need crown repair if the concrete top of your chimney shows cracks, spalling, or missing sections, or if water pools on the crown instead of running off the edges.
What it costs in El Segundo
Chimney crown repair in El Segundo typically runs $400 to $900, depending on the crown’s size, the extent of cracking, and whether we’re sealing or rebuilding it entirely.
How we do it
We prep the crown surface, fill or rebuild the damaged areas with a weather-resistant crown mix, and tool the edges with a drip edge so water sheds away from the masonry below.
What Chimney Repair Costs in El Segundo
| Item | Typical range in El Segundo |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Flashing repair (partial) | $350 – $650 |
| Flashing repair (full replacement) | $650 – $1,000 |
| Crown repair | $400 – $900 |
| Liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,700 – $5,100 |
Can you repair an original 1950s brick chimney in El Segundo?
Yes, and we do it regularly. The original brick is usually sound; the failure points are the crown, the clay flue tile, and the mortar joints. We repoint joints, replace or resurface liners with HeatShield, and rebuild crowns using materials specified for coastal exposure.
Does a cracked flue liner mean I need a full rebuild?
No. A cracked clay liner can often be resurfaced with HeatShield, which bonds a new insulating layer inside the existing flue without tearing out the chimney. If the liner is too far gone or the flue is undersized, a DuraFlex reline is the better option. We’ll show you the camera footage and explain which repair actually fits before any work happens.
Brands We Service in El Segundo
We install and service components from HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco, and we keep the common parts stocked so El Segundo repairs don’t stall waiting on a supplier. Caps, liners, flashings, and crown materials from these professional-trade lines are what we’re already using on 1950s brick chimneys across the city. See our brands for the full list and why we specify each one.
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| Service | Typical range in El Segundo |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, incl. camera inspection) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney flashing repair (partial) | $350 – $650 |
| Chimney flashing repair (full replacement) | $650 – $1,000 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,700 – $5,100 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $85 – $180 |
In El Segundo, prices push toward the upper end of these ranges when the chimney is a sealed-off conversion on a west-side bungalow, when access requires a taller ladder setup for a two-story infill near Grand Ave, or when salt-air corrosion has made every bolt and bracket a fight to remove. Whatever the number is, we agree to a flat price before we start, so there’s no surprise line item at the end of the job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in El Segundo
We cover all of ZIP 90245, from the beachside streets west of Sepulveda to the aerospace-era tract homes along the eastern edge. Our techs know the difference between a 1950s bungalow with a true masonry fireplace and a newer rebuild with a prefab metal flue, and we plan the inspection accordingly.
- Downtown El Segundo near Grand Ave
- West side streets adjoining Santa Monica Bay
- North of El Segundo Blvd near LAX
- Southeast tract homes along Main St
- Central residential blocks around Richmond St
Most El Segundo calls can be scheduled within a week, and we batch runs through the South Bay so a repair appointment doesn’t leave you waiting two weeks for a follow-up.
Service Area – Cities Near El Segundo
Beyond El Segundo, we cover the surrounding South Bay cities and unincorporated pockets where the same coastal conditions and aging housing stock apply. We work regularly in Lennox, CA, Del Aire, CA, Hawthorne, CA, and Marina del Rey, CA, so if you’re right on the border, we’ll still make the trip and give you the same flat-price treatment we give our El Segundo customers.
Serving El Segundo, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the El Segundo 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 El Segundo
Most El Segundo repair calls are scheduled within five to seven business days. If we’re already in the South Bay for another appointment, we can often work in a same-week slot. We batch our El Segundo visits to keep travel costs low and response times short. Call (855) 554-2841 and we’ll give you a real date, not a vague window.
For most repairs like cap replacement, crown work, flashing, and liner resurfacing, no permit is required in El Segundo. Full structural rebuilds or relines that alter the flue path can trigger a permit, and we’ll tell you before we start if that’s the case. We handle the permit paperwork when one is needed, so you don’t have to navigate city hall on your own.
Does the LAX flight path or coastal salt air affect how often I need service?
Yes, both matter. Salt air accelerates mortar and crown deterioration on exposed stacks, which means exterior components need attention more often than they would inland. The LAX air traffic doesn’t affect the masonry itself, but it does mean El Segundo homes deal with a mix of soot and particulates that can settle in flues. We recommend a camera inspection every sweep here, not every other year, because the exterior wear pattern in El Segundo is faster than typical inland LA. Call (855) 554-2841 for a free estimate and we’ll tell you exactly what your chimney needs.
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 El Segundo Customers Say
"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"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Carlos Rodriguez"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."
— Leela Reddy