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 Commerce, CA
Chimney repair in Commerce usually starts with one discovery: a clay tile flue from the 1960s that was never meant to last this long. Most homes here were built between the 1950s and 1970s, and their original masonry chimneys are now sixty-plus years old. Hairline cracks, spalling mortar, failed flashing, and missing caps are the rule, not the exception. Hickory Chimney Sweep has served Commerce since 2013, and we repair what we find using HeatShield resurfacing and DuraFlex liner systems rather than handing you a referral. Call (855) 554-2841 when you need someone who fixes the problem, not just documents it.
Why Commerce Homes Are Different
Commerce sits low in the Los Angeles Basin, where warm, dry summers and mild winters mean fireplaces get used for a few months of ambiance rather than as a primary heat source. That sounds easy on a chimney, but it’s actually harder in one specific way: infrequent fires let creosote sit and harden, and Santa Ana winds can push that smell back into the living room. Homes here are largely single-story stucco tract houses and low-rise apartments built from the 1950s through the 1970s. The original chimneys were built with clay tile flues and open-hearth masonry fireboxes, and many were never lined to modern standards. In tracts near Rosewood Park we routinely find 1960s-era clay flues with hairline cracks from decades of minor earthquakes. Those cracks can allow creosote vapor or carbon monoxide into the attic, not just out the top. That’s why every cleaning we do in Commerce includes a camera inspection of the flue interior. A chimney that looks fine from the ground can be compromised from the inside, and in this housing stock, that’s exactly what we expect to find until proven otherwise.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Commerce Services
Commerce homeowners call us most often for two things: the annual sweep that keeps a fireplace safe to use, and the dryer vent that most people forget about entirely. Both matter because both are fire risks, and one call covers both.
Chimney Sweep in Commerce
A chimney sweep in Commerce means more than brushing out soot. We remove creosote from flue walls, clear obstructions from the smoke chamber, and run a camera up the flue to check the clay tile liner for earthquake-related cracking. In homes built before modern liner standards, that inspection step matters most. We also check the cap, crown, and flashing while we’re on the roof. If we find damage, we can price the repair right there instead of sending you to another company. Learn more about what’s involved on our Chimney Sweep in Commerce page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Commerce
Dryer vents in Commerce apartments and older tract homes are often long runs through walls or attics, and lint builds up fast in a warm, dry climate. That lint is fuel, and a plugged vent makes the dryer run hotter and longer. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination, check the vent cap for proper operation, and verify airflow. The same company that handles your chimney can do this in the same visit. See the full scope on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Commerce 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 Commerce
Chimney repair in Commerce is rarely cosmetic. The real job is restoring the flue’s ability to contain heat and combustion gases inside a sixty-year-old masonry structure. We work on cracked clay liners, damaged crowns, failed flashing, and missing caps on homes throughout the 90101 ZIP, where original fireplaces were built for a different era and now need structural attention.
When we find a damaged flue during a sweep, we repair it in-house. HeatShield resurfacing restores a cracked clay liner without a full rebuild, and when the damage runs deeper, we reline with a DuraFlex flexible liner system rated for wood and gas. That’s the difference between a cleaning company and a repair company: we resolve the problem we find. For a full breakdown of that service scope, see our Chimney Repair page.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Water entering the flue, birds or rodents in the chimney, or a rusted cap from years of marine-layer damp air over Commerce.
What it costs in Commerce
Chimney cap installation in Commerce typically runs $300 – $650 depending on the flue size and whether we’re retrofitting a custom masonry crown or installing a standard stainless cap from Gelco or Olympia Chimney.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless or copper cap sized for the tile, fasten it to the crown with mechanical anchors, and verify the spark arrestor mesh meets code clearance.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, the mesh is torn, or water has been leaking past it into the smoke chamber.
What it costs in Commerce
Chimney cap replacement in Commerce runs $250 – $500 for a standard stainless replacement from Famco or Gelco, installed and sealed against the crown.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the crown beneath for damage, install the new cap with fresh mechanical fasteners, and apply a water-resistant sealant around the base.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracks, gaps, or missing pieces in the original 1960s clay tile flue liner.
What it costs in Commerce
Chimney liner installation in Commerce typically runs $2,500 – $5,000 for a complete DuraFlex flexible liner system, depending on flue height, accessibility, and whether we’re insulating the liner.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, feed it down through the chimney, connect it at the appliance and the top plate, and insulate the annular space where required.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, rusted flashing, or dried-out sealant where the chimney meets the roof.
What it costs in Commerce
Chimney flashing repair in Commerce runs $350 – $800 for typical stucco-home flashing replacement, including new galvanized or copper step flashing and fresh counter-flashing.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, cut back the stucco where needed, install new step flashing and counter-flashing with proper overlap, and seal the junction so water runs off cleanly.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown is cracked, spalling, or missing chunks, letting water seep into the masonry below.
What it costs in Commerce
Chimney crown repair in Commerce typically runs $500 – $1,200, with the higher end covering full crown rebuilds on larger masonry chimneys.
How we do it
We chip out deteriorated concrete, form and pour a new crown with proper overhang and drip edge, and use a breathable crown sealer to keep water out of the masonry.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Commerce
| Item | Typical range in Commerce |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation (full relining) | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
Do I really need a new liner, or is this an upsell?
Only if our camera shows cracks, gaps, or missing clay tile sections. You watch the video with us, and we show you exactly what we’re seeing. If the flue is intact, we say so and don’t recommend a liner.
How long does chimney repair take in Commerce?
Cap work, flashing, and crown repair usually finish in one visit. A full liner installation can take a day, maybe two if we’re also insulating. We schedule all Commerce work with a set price before we start, so nothing runs open-ended.
Brands We Service in Commerce
We install and warranty parts from HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco. These are the brands professional chimney contractors specify, not retail generics, and we keep the most common caps, anchors, and sealants stocked for Commerce jobs so we’re not waiting on a parts shipment. See our brands for the full picture.
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| Service | Typical range in Commerce |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard cleaning) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
| HeatShield flue resurfacing | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $140 – $260 |
What pushes a Commerce job higher? Access, mostly. A two-story chimney on a stucco apartment building with a steep pitch costs more to work on than a single-story ranch with a walkable roof. The flue height also matters on liners: a taller flue means more material and more labor. Whatever the number is, you get it in writing before we start, and it doesn’t change unless you add scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Commerce
We cover the entire 90101 ZIP, from the older single-story tract streets east of the 710 to the apartment clusters further south. Commerce is compact, so most of our work clusters in a fifteen-minute radius, and response time reflects that. Here’s a sample of where we’re working regularly:
- Rosewood Park area
- Veterans Park neighborhood
- Bandini Boulevard corridor
- Commerce Way industrial-residential fringe
- Trigger Street area
Service Area – Cities Near Commerce
Our trucks roll out from South San Gabriel into the surrounding communities, so we’re also booking chimney and dryer vent work in Maywood, CA, Bell, CA, Cudahy, CA, and Bell Gardens, CA. If you’re in one of these cities and need a sweep or a repair, the same Commerce crew comes out. Call (855) 554-2841 to schedule.
Serving Commerce, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Commerce 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 Commerce
Most Commerce appointments can be scheduled within a week, and we batch work by ZIP so we’re not asking you to wait around all day. During the fall rush before burning season, we recommend booking two to three weeks out.
Routine sweeping and cap replacement don’t require a permit in Commerce. A full liner installation or structural rebuild may trigger a building permit depending on scope, and we handle that conversation with the City of Commerce Building and Safety division if your job gets to that point.
Yes, and it’s the most common add-on for Commerce homeowners. The same visit covers the chimney sweep and the dryer vent cleaning, which addresses the two biggest appliance fire risks in the house with one call and one service charge.
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 Commerce 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