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 Pico Rivera, CA
Most chimney repair calls we take in Pico Rivera are from homes built in the 1950s and 1960s, and the problem usually isn’t the flue itself but what has happened around it over six or seven decades: rusted dampers, cracked fireboxes, spalling brick, and old unlined flues never meant for the gas log sets now burning in them. We fix these problems at the source. If you’re dealing with a smoky fireplace, a draft you can’t trace, or water staining around the chimney, call Imperial Chimney at (866) 253-3809 and we’ll inspect before we recommend anything.
Why Pico Rivera Homes Are Different
Pico Rivera was built out fast in the post-WWII boom, and the housing stock reflects it: single-story stucco ranches and the occasional two-story Spanish-style on narrow lots, nearly all with a masonry fireplace original to the home. Those fireplaces are now 50 to 70 years old. The flue behind them is commonly tile or brick, never relined, and we regularly find cracks that would have been caught years ago in a home that saw more consistent use.
The climate plays a specific role here. Mild, mostly dry winters mean fireplaces see light and intermittent use, so creosote accumulates slowly and many homeowners in Pico Rivera go years between cleanings. Then a cold snap hits and the fireplace suddenly gets used hard for a week, which strains an old flue and produces smoke that hangs in the basin’s inversion layer. Neighbors notice. That’s often when the call comes in. Around the older tract blocks in 90660, the common story is a 1950s firebox with no damper or a rusted one, burning gas logs, and the homeowner reporting a smoky, drafty fireplace. The real issue is an oversized old firebox with a missing or stuck damper rather than a dirty flue, but you only know that after a real inspection with photos.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Pico Rivera Services
Most Pico Rivera homeowners reach out to us for two things: a proper chimney cleaning that addresses the creosote and draft issues of mid-century fireplaces, and dryer vent cleaning that responds to a household fire hazard many people don’t think about until it’s mentioned. Here’s how each one works here.
Chimney Sweep in Pico Rivera
A sweep in Pico Rivera means more than running a brush up the flue. We inspect the damper, the firebox, the smoke chamber, and the cap, and we document what we see. Given the age of the local housing, we’re looking specifically at rusted dampers, hairline firebox cracks, and creosote from occasional wood burning in homes that were never designed for modern heating loads. If you haven’t had the chimney looked at in a few years, or you’ve just moved into a 1950s tract home, this is the place to start. Chimney Sweep in Pico Rivera
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pico Rivera
Dryer vents in Pico Rivera run long and are often original to the house, which means years of accumulated lint traveling through narrow runs. Lint is the leading household cause of appliance fires, and a slow-drying load is usually the first sign. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination, then verify airflow. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Pico Rivera
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 Pico Rivera
Chimney repair in Pico Rivera comes down to this: the homes are old enough that masonry, flues, and dampers are reaching the end of their service life, but the original chimney doesn’t need to be torn down and rebuilt. We diagnose the specific failure, document it with photos, and repair it with professional-grade materials. If the repair can wait, we tell you that plainly. If it can’t, we explain why with the evidence on the camera. Chimney Repair is a broad category, so here are the repairs we perform most often in this area.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see an open flue from the ground, or you’ve found leaves, birds, or water inside the fireplace, or the existing cap has rusted through.
What it costs in Pico Rivera
Chimney cap installation in Pico Rivera typically runs $180 to $490 for the cap and installation, depending on the flue size and whether we need to secure a custom bracket to a multi-flue crown.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a stainless cap from the brands we carry, then mount it to the crown with tapcon anchors and seal it so it stays put through the Santa Ana winds.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You’ve been told the old tile flue is cracked, you see flue tile pieces in the firebox, or smoke backdrafts into the room even on cold-start burns.
What it costs in Pico Rivera
Chimney liner installation in Pico Rivera ranges from $1,900 to $3,900 for most one or two-story homes, depending on height, access, and whether we’re relining for a wood-burning or gas appliance.
How we do it
We size the liner to your flue, run it down the full length, connect it to your appliance connector, insulate where required, and verify the draft before we call the job done.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Pico Rivera
| Item | Typical range in Pico Rivera |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $490 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,900 – $3,900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $200 – $450 |
Can you fix my chimney the same week in Pico Rivera?
In most cases, yes, depending on the repair and product availability. We stock common cap and crown materials on our trucks, so a straightforward cap or crown repair is often done in one visit.
Do I really need a new liner, or can I just keep burning?
If the liner has cracked or separated, you’re burning through a compromised flue that can leak heat and gas into the home structure. We only recommend a liner when we can show you the crack or gap on camera. If the flue is still structurally sound, we say so.
Brands We Service in Pico Rivera
We carry and install HeatShield, Gelco, and Famco components and service most existing systems. These are the same materials restoration contractors rely on, stocked locally so we’re not waiting on shipments. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Pico Rivera |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $160 – $260 |
| Chimney sweep with inspection report | $210 – $330 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $490 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $140 – $380 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,900 – $3,900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $200 – $450 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $220 |
| Dryer vent replacement or repair | $150 – $600 |
Prices in Pico Rivera run slightly higher on older chimneys where access is tight, flashing is original, or the flue needs staging to reach. We give an upfront price before any work begins, so there’s no surprise line item at the end.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pico Rivera
We work throughout Pico Rivera and the surrounding unincorporated areas, and we know the typical chimney setups in each pocket of the city.
- Downtown Pico Rivera / 90660
- North Pico Rivera
- Rivera
- Pico Park
- Western Pico Rivera / 90661
Most of our Pico Rivera calls get a return visit scheduled within a few days, and we coordinate around the LA basin traffic patterns so we’re not crossing town twice.
Service Area – Cities Near Pico Rivera
Our service area extends into the neighboring communities with the same post-war housing stock and chimney profiles. We also work in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA, Montebello, CA, Santa Fe Springs, CA, and Bell Gardens, CA.
Serving Pico Rivera, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera
We schedule Pico Rivera jobs throughout the week and can usually book an inspection within a few days. During the cold season, we hold time for urgent chimney and dryer vent calls from existing customers and new ones in the area.
Most routine chimney repairs, including cap replacement, crown repair, and flashing work, don’t require a city permit in Pico Rivera. Liner installations are usually treated as an appliance venting replacement. We’ll tell you if your specific project needs anything special.
Start with an inspection. We camera the flue, document what we find, and show you the photos. You’ll know exactly what needs cleaning, what needs repair, and what can wait. Call (866) 253-3809 to schedule.
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 Pico Rivera Customers Say
"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."
— Stephanie Meyer"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."
— Gabriela Torres"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Adam Sutton