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 Crestline, CA
Chimney repair in Crestline usually means dealing with freeze-thaw damage to crowns and masonry, or cracked clay tile liners in cabins built decades before modern code. We’re Chimney Sweep Hesperia, and we’ve worked Crestline chimneys since 2014. The homes up here weren’t built for the winters they actually get, and that shows up in the flue. If you need a repair quote or a full inspection, call us at (855) 382-8016.
Why Crestline Homes Are Different
Crestline sits at roughly 4,500 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains. Winter temperatures drop below freezing regularly, and snow and ice sit on rooftops for weeks at a time. That freeze-thaw cycle works on chimney crowns and masonry joints every single season. A hairline crack in October can be a spalled brick by March. Many homes up here are mid-century mountain cabins and 1960s to 1980s A-frame or ranch-style vacation places, and a lot of them still have their original masonry chimneys with clay tile liners. Clay tile doesn’t flex. After forty or fifty winters, it cracks, and a cracked liner is a fire-path problem, not a cosmetic one.
The other thing about Crestline is the pine forest. Heavy overstory means more creosote buildup from wood burned from October through April, and draft issues caused by trees close to the chimney. Steep roads and tight cabin lots make access a real part of the job. Add in the mix of full-time residents and weekend cabins, and you get a demand pattern we see every year: fall pre-season cleanings for locals who burn all winter, and spring post-winter cleanings for second-home owners who close up until Memorial Day. Both matter. Both have different failure modes.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Crestline Services
Crestline homeowners usually call us first for one of two things: a chimney sweep before burn season, or a dryer vent cleaning after they realize how much lint has packed into a cabin vent line that hasn’t been touched in years.
Chimney Sweep in Crestline
A sweep in Crestline has to account for the mountain conditions, not just the firebox. We check for creosote glaze from pine-heavy fires, moisture from snow exposure, and animal nesting in chimneys that sat unused through spring. Many cabins up here burn more wood than their owners realize, and a thorough sweeping plus a visual inspection catches problems before they become repair bills. For the full breakdown of what a sweep includes and what it costs in Crestline, see our dedicated Chimney Sweep in Crestline page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Crestline
Cabin laundry rooms are often small, with dryer vents that run long, awkward routes to the outside. That means lint accumulates fast, and a blocked vent is a fire risk that has nothing to do with the fireplace. We use the same camera inspection and cleaning approach on dryer vents as we do on chimneys, because the U.S. Fire Administration points to dryer vent fires as one of the leading causes of residential structure fires. Learn more about this service on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Crestline page.
Chimney Repair in Crestline
Chimney repair in Crestline is rarely optional once a problem shows up. The housing stock is full of original masonry chimneys from the 1960s and 1970s, and the freeze-thaw cycle at 4,500 feet keeps working on any crack that forms. A homeowner who just bought a “fixer” cabin often finds a clay tile liner that’s cracked or entirely unlined, and tight clearances to combustibles that would never pass a modern inspection. That’s the common Crestline call: bring the chimney up to snuff before the first real winter burn. We do that, and we have the full Chimney Repair capability to act on what we find, not just flag it and refer you elsewhere.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You’re seeing water stains on the ceiling near the flue, or you’ve had birds, squirrels, or raccoons nesting in the chimney during spring and summer.
What it costs in Crestline
Chimney cap installation in Crestline typically runs $180 to $340, depending on the flue size and whether we’re working on a steep cabin roof that needs extra setup.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a stainless or copper cap sized for it, secure it to the flue tile or crown, and seal the attachment points against water entry.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, missing mesh, or blown off entirely during a heavy snow or wind event.
What it costs in Crestline
Replacing a damaged cap costs $190 to $390 in Crestline, accounting for removal of the old unit and any crown touch-up needed before the new cap goes on.
How we do it
We take off the failed cap, inspect the flue edge and crown for damage, then mount a new cap with mechanical fasteners and verify it’s level and secure.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
An inspection shows cracked or missing clay tile liner sections, or the chimney has no liner at all and you’re burning wood in a raw masonry flue.
What it costs in Crestline
Chimney liner installation in Crestline typically ranges from $1,800 to $4,200, depending on the flue length, diameter, and whether it’s a straight or offset run.
How we do it
We run a flexible or rigid liner system through the flue, insulate where required, connect it to the appliance at the base, and cap it at the top for a complete fire-safe path.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water is leaking into the house where the chimney meets the roofline, and you can see cracked or missing flashing from the ground or from a ladder.
What it costs in Crestline
Flashing repair in Crestline typically costs $350 to $800, depending on how many sides of the chimney are exposed and the roof pitch.
How we do it
We cut and bend new flashing to fit the chimney and roof junction, secure it with the right fasteners, and apply a high-quality roofing sealant to the step and counter-flashing.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete surface at the top of the chimney has visible cracks, is spalling, or has pulled away from the flue tile, letting water inside the masonry.
What it costs in Crestline
Crown repair or replacement in Crestline runs $450 to $1,300, depending on the crown size and whether full removal or a resurfacing coat is needed.
How we do it
We remove deteriorated material, build proper crown forms with a drip edge, pour or trowel a new crown mix, and finish it to shed water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Crestline
| Item | Typical range in Crestline |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $190 – $390 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,300 |
How often does a Crestline chimney need repair?
A chimney that gets regular use and annual inspections may need nothing for years. But in Crestline, where freeze-thaw works on masonry every winter, we typically see crown or flashing issues surface within three to five years after a repair, so annual inspection is the practical answer.
Can I put off a chimney repair if I only burn occasionally?
Not if the repair involves the liner or a cracked crown. Water entry and fire-path damage get worse with every season, not every burn. Call (855) 382-8016 and we’ll tell you honestly whether it can wait.
Brands We Service in Crestline
We work with contractor-grade products up here, not hardware-store shortcuts. That includes DuraFlex liners for offset flue runs, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing for flues that don’t need a full reline, Copperfield caps, and Gelco crown materials. Parts are stocked on the truck or sourced fast through our Hesperia shop. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Crestline |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $150 – $280 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $95 – $170 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $190 – $390 |
| Chimney lining installation | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,300 |
| Chimney inspection | $120 – $220 |
In Crestline, steep roofs and snow-season scheduling can push a job toward the upper end of a range. We give you a firm price before work starts, so the number we quote is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Crestline
We work throughout the 92325 ZIP code, from the lakefront streets to the higher ridgeline cabins. Our Hesperia shop keeps us within a workable drive for same-week scheduling, and we group appointments by mountain zone so we’re not burning a full day on one job. Typical neighborhoods and areas we cover include:
- Lake Gregory area
- Valley of the Moon
- Cedar Pines Park
- Switzer Park
- Mt. Calvary and Old Mill district
Service Area – Cities Near Crestline
Chimney Sweep Hesperia is based in the High Desert, so we’re already on the mountain side of the range. We serve Lake Arrowhead, CA, Running Springs, CA, and the other mountain towns, plus Hesperia, CA and Muscoy, CA on the desert side.
Serving Crestline, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Crestline 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 Crestline
Yes. We schedule around weather, but our trucks are set up for mountain roads and we work through snow season as long as roads are open and safe. Call (855) 382-8016 and we’ll give you a realistic window.
Most repairs like caps, crown work, and liner installation are considered maintenance and don’t require a permit. But if structural masonry work is needed, San Bernardino County may have requirements, and we’ll flag that before we start.
During fall, we try to get Crestline jobs on the books within a week, since we batch mountain appointments to be efficient. Spring is lighter and often faster. Call (855) 382-8016 for current availability and a free estimate.
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 Crestline Customers Say
"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
- Claudia Salazar"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."
- Claudia Hernandez"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
- Scott Whitaker