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 Inglewood, CA
Chimney repair in Inglewood most often comes down to one thing: the original clay-tile liners in 1940s and 1950s tract homes have finally reached the end of their service life. We see hairline cracks from decades of minor seismic settling, sticky acidic creosote from the marine layer eating at mortar joints, and root intrusion from mature ficus trees common to the older neighborhoods. Imperial Chimney handles the full arc of chimney health in Inglewood, from routine sweeping to liner restoration with HeatShield, so you don’t have to juggle three contractors. Call (866) 253-3809 when you’re ready for a straight answer.
Why Inglewood Homes Are Different
Inglewood’s housing stock is dominated by postwar single-family tract homes built between roughly 1945 and 1965. That era of construction relied heavily on masonry fireplaces with clay-tile flue liners, and those liners are now 60 to 80 years old. We regularly open up chimneys in the flat neighborhoods of 90301 and 90303 and find hairline cracks that have been there for years, slowly worsening with every cool coastal night that sends a fire up the flue.
The climate does something specific here. Inglewood’s marine layer keeps humidity high, and when creosote absorbs that moisture it turns sticky and acidic. That acid sits against clay tile and mortar, accelerating deterioration in ways you won’t see in drier inland cities. There’s no hard freeze to crack masonry, but there’s also no freeze-and-thaw cycle to reveal damage early. Problems stay hidden until a camera inspection finds them.
We also work on the newer infill condos and townhomes scattered through Inglewood, where factory-built metal flues need a different maintenance approach. Those systems don’t crack like clay tile, but they corrode, and joints loosen over time. Whether your home is from 1952 or 2008, the inspection starts the same way: we look, we document, and we show you exactly what we found before recommending anything.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Inglewood Services
Most Inglewood homeowners call us for two reasons: a chimney that hasn’t been inspected in years, and a dryer vent that’s quietly becoming a fire hazard. Both are addressed with the same camera-first approach and the same refusal to recommend work you don’t need.
Chimney Sweep in Inglewood
Routine sweeping in Inglewood is not just about removing soot. Because the marine layer makes creosote sticky and acidic here, a sweep is also a corrosion check for your clay-tile liner. We remove the deposits, then run a camera through the flue to document what the creosote was hiding. Many Inglewood homeowners buying their first older home schedule this before the first winter to know what they’re actually working with. The full scope of what a sweep includes in this city is covered on our Chimney Sweep in Inglewood page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Inglewood
Dryer vents in Inglewood’s older homes are often long runs, sometimes exiting through the roof or snaking through a wall with two or three turns. Lint builds up in those turns, and combined with the coastal humidity, that lint cakes and restricts airflow. This is the number one appliance-related house fire cause in the country, per NFPA data, and it’s a problem that hides in plain sight. We clean the full run and verify airflow with a meter, not a guess. Details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Inglewood 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 Inglewood
Chimney repair in Inglewood typically involves restoring a chimney that’s structurally sound but has a failing liner, a damaged crown, or a cap that’s gone missing. The postwar clay-tile flues in this city are now aging out, and the coastal humidity accelerates the process by keeping creosote moist and acidic against the tile. Hairline cracks from minor seismic settling, which warranty inspectors look for after even small earthquakes, are common in the older neighborhoods. Imperial Chimney has served Inglewood since 2017, and our approach to Chimney Repair never starts with a repair recommendation. It starts with a camera inspection you watch with us, so you see the crack or the corrosion before we quote a dollar figure.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight from inside the fireplace where there should be a cap, or you’re finding rusted metal or bird nesting material at the base of the flue.
What it costs in Inglewood
Chimney cap installation in Inglewood typically runs $180 to $425 depending on the flue size and whether you need a standard single-flue cap or a custom multi-flue unit.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, confirm the right fit from our stocked Gelco caps, fasten the unit to the flue tile or crown, and verify the spark arrestor mesh meets code for your firebox type.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your camera inspection shows hairline cracks in the clay tile, or you’re getting white staining on the exterior brick that signals flue gases are escaping through the masonry.
What it costs in Inglewood
Chimney liner installation in Inglewood typically runs $1,450 to $3,250 depending on the flue length, diameter, and whether we’re relining an open-hearth fireplace or a furnace flue.
How we do it
We remove the old clay tile only where it’s necessary, run a DuraFlex stainless liner down the flue, insulate where code requires it, and connect it to a properly sized top plate and cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You’re seeing water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, or the flashing at the roofline is pulling away from the brick with visible gaps or old dried caulk.
What it costs in Inglewood
Chimney flashing repair in Inglewood typically runs $300 to $800 depending on whether we’re resealing the existing flashing or cutting in new step flashing at the roofline.
How we do it
We remove the failing sealant, inspect the roof deck beneath for rot, install new step flashing or re-secure the existing metal with a polyurethane sealant rated for constant masonry contact, and water-test the joint.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of the chimney has visible cracks, spalling, or a dip that pools water instead of shedding it.
What it costs in Inglewood
Chimney crown repair in Inglewood typically runs $250 to $700 for a wash and reseal, while a full crown rebuild runs $600 to $1,200 depending on access and crown size.
How we do it
We grind out the failed material, apply a flexible crown sealant that moves with the masonry instead of cracking, and in severe cases form and pour a new concrete crown with proper overhang and drip edge.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Inglewood
| Item | Typical range in Inglewood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $425 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,450 – $3,250 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can the old one be patched?
If the clay tile has hairline cracks from seismic settling, patching is not a durable fix. The cracks will continue to move, and flue gases will keep escaping into the masonry. HeatShield resurfacing can restore some liners without full replacement, but only a camera inspection tells us which path applies to your chimney.
What actually happens if I skip chimney repair in Inglewood?
Cracked liners allow heat and combustion gases to reach combustible framing, and acidic creosote continues eating at the masonry. In a worst case, that’s a chimney fire or carbon monoxide entering the home. Neither is worth gambling on. Call (866) 253-3809 and we’ll show you exactly what’s happening inside your flue before you spend a dime.
Brands We Service in Inglewood
We work with a curated lineup of professional-grade materials: Gelco caps, Olympia Chimney components, Famco venting, and Copperfield products. These are the same brands restoration contractors trust, and we stock the common parts locally so most Inglewood repairs don’t wait on a shipment. See our brands for the full picture of what we install and why.
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| Service | Typical range in Inglewood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, open-hearth) | $149 – $329 |
| Chimney sweep (gas insert or factory-built) | $179 – $249 |
| Chimney cap installation | $180 – $425 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $180 – $425 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,450 – $3,250 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2, camera) | $200 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $99 – $249 |
What pushes prices up in Inglewood: two-story roof access, multiple flues, or significant root intrusion that needs a liner removal rather than a reline. We quote a flat price before any work starts, after the camera inspection shows us what we’re dealing with. No surprises at the end of the job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Inglewood
We cover all of Inglewood, including the 90309, 90310, 90311, and 90312 ZIP codes. Most jobs in the flat, older neighborhoods of 90301 and 90303 are reachable within one business week, and repair jobs are typically booked within two weeks depending on scope.
- Morningside Park
- Inglewood Knoll
- North Inglewood
- Century Heights
- Downtown Inglewood
Service Area – Cities Near Inglewood
Imperial Chimney also serves the surrounding communities across the South Bay. If you’re in Hawthorne, CA, Del Aire, CA, Lennox, CA, or Alondra Park, CA, the same team handles sweeping, repair, and dryer vent work with the same camera-first approach we use in Inglewood. Scheduling is the same phone number, and travel doesn’t change your quote.
Serving Inglewood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Inglewood 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 Inglewood
Routine sweeps and inspections in Inglewood are typically scheduled within three to five business days. Repair estimates follow the inspection, and most repair work is booked within one to two weeks. If you’re buying a home and need an inspection before closing, call (866) 253-3809 and we’ll prioritize your timeline.
Most routine sweeps, cap installations, and liner replacements done through the existing flue don’t require a permit. Structural rebuilds or modifications that change the firebox or flue size may trigger city review. We’ll tell you during the estimate if your specific job falls into the permit category.
Imperial Chimney’s primary location is in Koreatown, CA, and we’ve served Inglewood since 2017. This isn’t a satellite operation: the same trained team handles every sweep, repair, and dryer vent job. You’re not handed off to a subcontractor, and the person who inspects your chimney is the same company that does the repair. Start to finish, one company.
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 Inglewood 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