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 Hermosa Beach, CA
Chimney repair in Hermosa Beach usually means fixing salt-corroded caps, replacing rusted dampers, and rebuilding crowns on gas-converted fireplaces that go months without use. Most homes in the 90254 zip code have gas or gas-log inserts rather than true wood-burning hearths, so the work here is less about creosote removal and more about keeping moisture, birds, and ocean air out of the flue. Hickory Chimney Sweep has served Hermosa Beach since 2013 and handles the full repair scope: caps, liners, flashing, and crowns. Call (855) 554-2841 for an assessment.
Why Hermosa Beach Homes Are Different
Hermosa Beach sits tight against the Pacific, and the marine layer does not take a day off. Salt-laden onshore air moves through the Sand Section and walkstreets constantly, settling on chimney caps, damper assemblies, and any exposed metal flashing. We see caps with rust-through in five to seven years that would last two decades in Pasadena. The damp air also means long idle stretches for most fireplaces. A chimney that hasn’t seen a fire since winter becomes a quiet cavity where moisture collects, mortar absorbs it, and birds find a dry spot to nest. On the walkstreets, chimney tops sit close to neighboring rooflines and second-story decks, which means seagull nesting and blown beach debris end up on and inside flues more often than homeowners expect.
The housing stock shapes the work too. The east side of Pacific Coast Highway holds most of the pre-war bungalows with actual masonry chimneys. Those are the homes where we do true brick and mortar repair. West of PCH, in the Sand Section and along the walkstreets, you’ll find cottages that were gas-converted decades ago and newer direct-vent builds that never had a traditional flue at all. For those homes, chimney repair often means restoring a decorative fireplace’s venting integrity so it can be used safely again, or sealing a flue that’s no longer needed so it stops leaking moisture into the chase.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Hermosa Beach Services
Most Hermosa Beach homeowners reach out to us for one of two things: keeping their chimney clean and safe, and keeping their dryer vent from becoming a fire hazard. Both are fire-safety services, and one call covers both.
Chimney Sweep in Hermosa Beach
A sweep in Hermosa Beach looks different from one in a wood-burning mountain town. Most fireplaces here are gas or gas-log inserts, so we’re checking venting, draft, and the condition of caps and dampers more than chipping out creosote. Salt air corrodes damper hinges and cap fasteners. Birds nest in flues that sit idle. The sweep includes a full inspection of what’s visible, and we flag anything that needs repair rather than leaving you guessing. For the full scope, see our dedicated page on Chimney Sweep in Hermosa Beach.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hermosa Beach
Dryer vents clog with lint, and lint is fuel. In a dense beach town where laundry rooms sit on the ground floor of tight lots, vent runs are often long, angled, and packed with years of accumulated lint. Salt air adds a sticky film that holds lint in place. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination, check the cap and flap, and let you know if the vent itself is damaged or improperly routed. Read the specifics at Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hermosa Beach.
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 Hermosa Beach
Chimney repair in Hermosa Beach centers on what salt air and idle months do to exterior metal and masonry. On a gas-converted bungalow east of PCH, the original brick chimney often still stands, but the crown has hairline cracks that let fog-season moisture into the brick, and the damper has rusted open or shut. On newer Sand Section builds, the issue is more often a corroded cap letting rain and birds into a direct-vent or gas-log flue. Our Chimney Repair crew handles it all in-house, from crown rebuilds to full liner replacements, using materials specified by certified chimney professionals.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or dripping water inside the firebox, or you can see rust flakes around the top of the flue from the roof or an upstairs window.
What it costs in Hermosa Beach
Chimney cap installation in Hermosa Beach typically runs $180 to $500 depending on flue size and whether a custom bracket or custom fabrication is needed.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a copper or stainless cap sized for Hermosa Beach’s salt exposure, and secure it with mechanical fasteners and a storm collar that won’t rattle loose in ocean wind.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, missing mesh panels, or so thinned by salt corrosion that it flexes when you press it.
What it costs in Hermosa Beach
Replacing a chimney cap in Hermosa Beach runs $180 to $500, matching new install pricing, with the removal and disposal of the old rusted cap included.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, wire-brush the flue rim clean, check for damage underneath, and fit a replacement, usually a Copperfield or Famco unit built for coastal conditions.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Flue gases draft poorly, you see flaking clay tile at the cleanout, or a camera inspection shows cracks, gaps, or missing mortar joints inside the flue.
What it costs in Hermosa Beach
Chimney liner installation in Hermosa Beach runs $2,250 to $8,000 depending on length, diameter, and whether the home needs a full DuraFlex flexible liner system or a partial reline.
How we do it
We run a camera to map the existing flue, then install a DuraFlex flexible liner sized to the appliance, insulating where required by code, finished with a proper termination cap and storm collar.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney chase, or the metal flashing at the roofline has lifted, cracked, or separated from the shingles or tile.
What it costs in Hermosa Beach
Chimney flashing repair in Hermosa Beach typically runs $350 to $1,200 depending on access and how much of the existing flashing can be saved.
How we do it
We peel back the damaged flashing, inspect the roof deck underneath for rot, install new step and counter flashing, and seal all seams with a marine-grade sealant that stands up to salt air.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete or mortar crown at the top of the chimney has cracks wider than a dime, or pieces of it are spalling off and landing in the gutters or on the roof.
What it costs in Hermosa Beach
Chimney crown repair in Hermosa Beach runs $500 to $1,500 for resurfacing or a full recast with a proper concrete mix and expansion joint.
How we do it
We remove loose material, build or repair the form, and pour a new crown with an overhang and drip edge that sheds water away from the brick instead of into it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Hermosa Beach
| Item | Typical range in Hermosa Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $180 – $500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $1,200 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,250 – $8,000 |
How much does chimney repair cost in Hermosa Beach?
Chimney repair in Hermosa Beach spans roughly $180 for a basic cap replacement up to $8,000 for a full liner installation. Salt exposure and roof access on walkstreet homes push cap and flashing work toward the higher end. Call (855) 554-2841 for an exact quote.
Do I really need a new chimney liner, or is this something I can wait on?
If a camera inspection shows cracked or missing flue tiles, you need a liner before the fireplace fires again. We never recommend a liner without showing you the camera footage. If the flue is intact and only dirty, we’ll tell you plainly it can wait.
Brands We Service in Hermosa Beach
We install and service chimney systems built with DuraFlex, Copperfield, Famco, and HeatShield components, the same brands certified chimney contractors specify. Parts are stocked locally, which cuts turnaround on most Hermosa Beach repairs. See our full our brands list for details.
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| Service | Typical range in Hermosa Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (gas or gas-log) | $149 – $229 |
| Chimney sweep (wood-burning, light use) | $179 – $259 |
| Chimney sweep (heavy creosote or animal nest) | $249 – $399 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $199 – $349 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $180 – $500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $1,200 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,250 – $8,000 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $229 |
| Dryer vent repair (cap, flap, or short run) | $125 – $350 |
Prices in Hermosa Beach run toward the higher end when roof access is tight, the chimney sits close to a neighboring roofline, or salt corrosion has made removal slow and careful. Every job gets a flat price agreed before we start, so the number we quote is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hermosa Beach
We work throughout the 90254 zip code, from the Sand Section and walkstreets west of Pacific Coast Highway to the older bungalow neighborhoods east of PCH. We typically schedule Hermosa Beach appointments within the same week.
- Hermosa Beach Sand Section
- Hermosa Beach Walkstreets
- East Hermosa Beach (east of Pacific Coast Highway)
- Hermosa Valley
- North Hermosa Beach
Service Area – Cities Near Hermosa Beach
Hickory Chimney Sweep also covers the surrounding South Bay cities. Homeowners in Redondo Beach, CA and Manhattan Beach, CA call us for chimney and dryer vent work along the same coastal strip. We also serve Marina del Rey, CA to the north and Lawndale, CA inland, where the housing stock shifts but the fire-safety concern stays the same.
Serving Hermosa Beach, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach
We schedule Hermosa Beach appointments within the same week in most cases. Roof-access jobs on walkstreets may need a morning slot when light and parking are better. Call (855) 554-2841 and we’ll get you on the calendar.
Most chimney repairs are maintenance and don’t need a permit, but if you’re in a walkstreet HOA, check your CC&Rs since some require approval for rooftop work. We’ll flag anything that looks like it needs city sign-off before we start.
Yes. One call covers both, and we can schedule a combined sweep and dryer vent cleaning in a single visit to Hermosa Beach. It’s the two leading sources of home appliance fires handled in one trip.
Call Hickory Chimney Sweep at (855) 554-2841 for a free estimate on any chimney or dryer vent work in Hermosa Beach, CA.
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 Hermosa Beach 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