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 Upland, CA
Kindling Chimney Sweep is a chimney company serving Upland, CA with sweeping, inspection, and fireplace repair. Upland’s mix of 1970s and 80s foothill homes with original fireplace boxes and the fire-prone wildland-urban interface means chimney work here is as much about ember protection and spark arrestor compliance as it is about creosote removal. Call (831) 218-8547 for a written price before any work starts.
Why Upland Homes Are Different
Much of Upland’s housing stock consists of 1960s to 80s single-family homes with masonry fireplaces, often with original clay flue liners that crack in the region’s seismic activity and sandy soil. We see this pattern regularly across neighborhoods from the San Antonio Heights foothills down to the older streets near Euclid Avenue. A cracked clay liner isn’t just an age issue; it’s a safety gap that matters more in Upland because of the hot, dry Santa Ana winds and high fire-danger days that increase the importance of spark arrestors and clean flues.
Winter inversions trap smoke from wood-burning fireplaces, which means a chimney that worked fine in summer can fill a living room with haze come December. And the same downslope winds that make the foothills fire-prone carry dried palm fronds and eucalyptus leaves straight into spark arrestors. We find them lodged there on calls throughout Upland, blocking airflow and creating ember risk. Homes built on sandy soil also settle unevenly, and that slow movement can shift a chimney cap or stress mortar joints over time.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Upland Services
Most Upland homeowners call us first for a thorough sweep before the burning season, then a camera inspection when something doesn’t look right. Each service has its own page with Upland-specific details, pricing, and what to expect.
Chimney Sweep in Upland
Our Chimney Sweep in Upland removes creosote, clears spark arrestors, and leaves floors protected with shoe covers and drop cloths. Upland’s dry summers bake creosote onto flue walls, and the palm fronds that land on spark arrestors need to be pulled by hand, not just brushed. We document the clean-up with a photo before we leave and give you a written price before any work begins.
Chimney Inspection in Upland
An Chimney Inspection in Upland uses a camera to check the flue liner, mortar joints, and cap. Given Upland’s seismic activity and sandy soil, hairline cracks in original clay liners are common, and a camera is the only way to see them honestly. If the liner can wait, we tell you that plainly. If it needs work, you’ll see the footage yourself before anyone recommends a repair.
Fireplace Repair in Upland
Fireplace Repair in Upland covers cracked liners, damaged mortar, and spark arrestor replacement, often using professional-grade materials like HeatShield or DuraFlex. We name what we’ll use, what it costs, and what we’ll protect in your home before starting. Nothing is recommended without camera evidence you can see, and nothing is rushed.
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.
Brands We Service in Upland
We work with professional-grade brands homeowners recognize: DuraFlex, HeatShield, Copperfield, and Gelco. Parts for common Upland repairs are stocked locally through our Inland Empire supply chain, which keeps turnaround on liner and spark arrestor work to days, not weeks. See our brands for the full list.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Upland, CA
| Service | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep with inspection | $189 – $279 |
| Basic chimney sweep with Level 1 inspection | $199 – $299 |
| Standard chimney sweep with Level 2 inspection | $299 – $399 |
| Standard chimney sweep with Level 3 inspection | $499 – $599 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection only | $149 – $199 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection only | $249 – $349 |
| Wood stove insert sweep | $229 – $299 |
| Chimney cap / screen replacement | $149 – $349 |
| Spark arrestor replacement | $149 – $299 |
| Router removal of heavy creosote | $199 – $279 |
Upland pricing can push toward the upper end when a spark arrestor is clogged by palm fronds and eucalyptus leaves, or when winter inversions have left heavier creosote buildup than a standard sweep can clear. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, every time, so the number is never a surprise at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Upland
Our crews work throughout Upland, from the foothill streets below Mount Baldy down to the flatlands near the 10 Freeway. We know where the older masonry fireplaces cluster and where the newer zero-clearance units sit. Our Inland Empire dispatch keeps response for Upland calls short, typically scheduling within days, not weeks.
- San Antonio Heights
- North Upland
- Downtown Upland
- West Upland
- East Upland
Service Area – Cities Near Upland
Kindling Chimney Sweep serves Upland and the surrounding foothill and Inland Empire communities. If you’re in a neighboring city, we cover Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Claremont, CA, Ontario, CA, and Fontana, CA as well. Same written-price promise, same C.A.R.E. values on every visit.
Serving Upland, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Upland 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 Upland
We schedule Upland calls through our Inland Empire dispatch, and most appointments land within a few days. A live person answers the phone 24/7, so you won’t leave a voicemail and wait days for a callback. Call (831) 218-8547 and you’ll get a real conversation and a real time slot.
Most routine sweeps and inspections in Upland require no permit. If a repair involves structural liner replacement, your HOA or the city may have a review step, and we’ll flag that before any work starts. We’ll also tell you plainly what can wait and what can’t, based on camera evidence you can see yourself.
Kindling Chimney Sweep is part of the Cedarwell family of companies, established in 2003, and each location is independently owned and operated. Crews serving Upland are background-checked and uniformed, and they follow the C.A.R.E. values on every visit, including shoe covers and drop cloths before tools come out.
If your Upland chimney is due for a sweep, an inspection, or an honest repair estimate, call (831) 218-8547. A live person answers, the price is written before work begins, and every job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
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 Upland Customers Say
"Good careful work. The only hiccup was the inspection report took a few days to arrive by email, but I just had to ask once. The sweep itself was spotless."
- Simone Beckett"Smoke was coming back into the room. He found a blockage, cleared it, and cleaned up so well you'd never know he was here. Kind and patient explaining it all to me."
- Caitlin Mercer"Nice sweep and inspection. He was running a little behind and arrived toward the end of the window, but called to let me know and was tidy and thorough once here."
- Yvonne Castro