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 Arcadia, CA
Chimney repair in Arcadia usually means one of three things: a cracked crown letting foothill rain into the masonry, a rusted-out damper that hasn’t moved since the Reagan administration, or a tile liner that’s spalling after forty years of Santa Ana wind cycles. Most of the fireplaces we open up in Arcadia were built between 1955 and 1975, and they’re showing their age in very specific, predictable ways. Hickory Chimney Sweep has served Arcadia since 2013, and we carry the repair materials – HeatShield, DuraFlex, Gelco – that let us fix what we find instead of writing a referral and walking away. Call (855) 554-2841 if you’ve got a fireplace that hasn’t been inspected in years.
Why Arcadia Homes Are Different
Arcadia’s chimney work is inseparable from the suburban estate boom of the 1950s through the 1970s. The streets around Santa Anita Race Track and the foothills below the San Gabriel Mountains are lined with single-story ranch homes and Mediterranean-revival stucco houses, and a remarkable number of them still have their original brick or stone fireplaces. Those fireplaces were built with tile-lined flues that, fifty or sixty years on, need inspection for cracked mortar and missing damper hardware more than they need heavy creosote removal.
The climate drives the work in a different direction than a mountain cabin or a coastal fireplace. Arcadia sits in the dry San Gabriel Valley, right below Angeles National Forest. Summer heat keeps the fireplace idle, and seasonal Santa Ana winds push fine foothill grit, ash, and the occasional leaf or bird nest down into flues that may not see a fire for years at a time. What we find in Arcadia is rarely a thick glaze of creosote. More often it’s wind-blown debris packed into the smoke shelf, a damper seized from disuse, or hairline cracks in the crown that let the winter rain – when it finally comes – seep into the brick. The zip codes we cover are 91006, 91007, 91066, and 91077.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Arcadia Services
Most Arcadia homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the fireplace hasn’t been cleaned in years and they want it safe before the first cold snap, or they already know something’s wrong and they want it fixed without a runaround. Here’s what those two jobs look like in Arcadia.
Chimney Sweep in Arcadia
A sweep in Arcadia is more of a blockage-clearing and inspection job than a heavy creosote removal. We clear wind-blown grit, ash, leaves, and bird debris from the flue, check the damper and smoke shelf, and look over the masonry for the cracks that the dry-then-wet cycle tends to open up. Many of the foothill ranches in 91006 have dampers that haven’t been operated in a decade, and that’s exactly the kind of thing we find and free up during a sweep. If you’re due for one, the full breakdown is on our Chimney Sweep in Arcadia page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Arcadia
The same Santa Ana winds that fill a chimney with grit also push dust and lint through gaps around the dryer vent hood, and a vent that’s never been cleaned in a twenty-year-old Arcadia ranch is a fire waiting for a spark. We clean the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior termination, check the hood and flap, and verify that the duct is properly connected. It’s the other half of the fire-safety picture for an Arcadia home. Details and pricing are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Arcadia page.
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 Arcadia
Chimney repair in Arcadia is usually a masonry or liner problem, not a creosote problem. Homes built in the 1960s and 1970s throughout the 91006 and 91007 zip codes have original tile flues and brick crowns that have lived through fifty summers of dry heat, fifty seasons of Santa Ana wind, and the occasional seismic bump. The crowns crack, the mortar joints open up, and water gets into places it shouldn’t. That’s the work we do most, and we do it with HeatShield resurfacing, DuraFlex liners, and the same professional-trade parts certified chimney contractors specify. You can see the full scope of our repair work on our Chimney Repair hub page.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Visible cracking or spalling on the concrete cap, water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace, or chunks of crown material in the yard after a storm.
What it costs in Arcadia
Chimney crown repair in Arcadia typically runs $250 to $450 depending on the crown size and how much of the old material needs to be knocked out.
How we do it
We chip out the damaged crown material, clean the surface, and rebuild with a proper crown mix that sheds water instead of absorbing it.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked or missing tile liner sections you can see from the top, flue gases or smoke odor in the living space, or a fireplace that drafts poorly even when the flue is clean.
What it costs in Arcadia
Chimney liner installation in Arcadia runs $675 to $1,400, with the price driven by the flue height and whether the old liner has to be broken out or can be bypassed.
How we do it
We measure the flue, break out or repair the damaged sections as needed, and install a DuraFlex flexible liner system sized to the appliance and the existing masonry.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water staining on the ceiling near the chimney chase, damp drywall in the attic around the chimney, or visible gaps and lifting in the metal flashing on the roof side.
What it costs in Arcadia
Chimney flashing repair in Arcadia typically runs $200 to $400, and it’s one of the least expensive repairs with the fastest return on avoiding water damage.
How we do it
We reposition or replace the step and counter flashing, seal the joints with proper chimney-grade sealant, and check that the roofline junction sheds water cleanly.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Debris or bird nesting material in the flue, rain coming straight down the chimney, or a missing or rusted-through cap you can see from the ground.
What it costs in Arcadia
Chimney cap installation in Arcadia runs $175 to $325 depending on the flue size and whether the cap is standard steel or stainless.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, select a properly fitted cap, and secure it using a mechanical fastening method that won’t crack the tile or blow off in Santa Ana wind.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Arcadia
| Item | Typical range in Arcadia |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $450 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney liner installation | $675 – $1,400 |
| Chimney cap installation | $175 – $325 |
Two things push repair prices up in Arcadia: roof pitch and access. A lot of the hillside ranches near the foothill streets have steep roof transitions that make staging and ladder work slower, and some of the two-story Mediterranean-revival homes need scaffold or an extended ladder setup before we can even get eyes on the crown. Our price is agreed before the work starts, and we don’t add climb charges after the fact.
Do I need a new liner, or can the old one be repaired?
It depends on the damage we find with the camera. HeatShield resurfacing can restore many cracked tile liners without a full tear-out, but if the tile is collapsed or the masonry is compromised behind it, a DuraFlex liner is the honest fix. We only recommend a liner when the camera footage shows it’s necessary, and we’ll send you the photos. Call (855) 554-2841 for a repair estimate.
How long does chimney repair take in Arcadia?
Most crown and flashing repairs finish the same day, weather permitting. A full liner installation typically takes one full working day. We schedule Arcadia work Tuesday through Saturday and confirm the exact window when we book the job.
Brands We Service in Arcadia
We stock and install parts from our brands including HeatShield, DuraFlex, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney. We keep the common cap sizes, flashing components, and liner fittings on the truck, so most Arcadia repairs don’t need a second trip to complete the job.
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| Service | Typical range in Arcadia |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard flue) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $175 – $325 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $160 – $300 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $450 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney liner installation | $675 – $1,400 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $280 |
Prices in Arcadia run a little higher on two-story homes with steep roof access, and a flue that hasn’t been opened in ten or fifteen years can take longer to clear than a regularly maintained one. Whatever the job, the price is agreed up front before we touch a tool.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Arcadia
We work throughout Arcadia, from the flat ranch-home streets near Baldwin Avenue to the hillside subdivisions climbing toward the Angeles National Forest. The housing stock changes block by block, and so does the chimney work – original 1950s brick fireplaces near the track, stucco two-story homes with cast-concrete crowns up the hill, and everything in between.
- Foothill areas near Highland Oaks Drive and the 91006 zip code
- Ranch-home streets south of the 210 near Santa Anita Avenue
- Mediterranean-revival neighborhoods near Baldwin Avenue and Camino Real
- Homes along the upper foothill streets below Angeles National Forest
- Estates near the Santa Anita Race Track area and 91007
We typically reach any Arcadia address within one to two business days of your call, and we group appointments geographically so foothill and flatland jobs don’t double up on travel time.
Service Area – Cities Near Arcadia
Beyond Arcadia, we cover the surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities. Homeowners in Mayflower Village, CA, Sierra Madre, CA, Monrovia, CA, and North El Monte, CA see the same foothill grit, wind-blown debris, and aging masonry fireplaces we deal with in Arcadia. We schedule those jobs alongside our Arcadia routes to keep turnaround short.
Serving Arcadia, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arcadia 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 Arcadia
Most Arcadia appointments are scheduled within one to two business days. We route our crews through the San Gabriel Valley so an Arcadia call on a Monday is usually on the truck by Wednesday, and often sooner. Call (855) 554-2841 to get on the schedule.
Most of the repair work we do – crowns, flashing, caps, and liner installations – is classified as routine maintenance and doesn’t need a permit. If a job ever crossed into structural work, we’d tell you before anything started and point you to the city’s building department for the specifics.
Yes, and it’s the most efficient way to cover both leading sources of home appliance fires in one trip. We sweep the chimney, then clean the full dryer vent run, and you get one invoice and one inspection report instead of two separate service calls. Call (855) 554-2841 to book both together.
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 Arcadia 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