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 San Bernardino, CA
Kindling Chimney Sweep is the chimney company families in San Bernardino call when they want a straight answer about what their fireplace needs and what it will cost, before any work begins. Homes here deal with Santa Ana winds, older brick construction, and fireplaces that get real use when the evenings turn cool. Every visit includes a written price up front, shoe covers and drop cloths down before anything else, and a photo of the clean-up before we leave. Call (831) 218-8547 and a live person answers, any hour.
Why San Bernardino Homes Are Different
Many homes across San Bernardino were built before 1970, and a good number of them still have their original brick chimneys with uncapped flues. That matters because Santa Ana winds in the fall push leaves, ash, and fine debris straight down open flues. By the time a family lights that first fire of the season, there can be a season’s worth of creosote and wind-driven material sitting in the chimney. The older neighborhoods around the historic downtown area, including homes near Arrowhead, often still have the original spark arrestors, which clog with ash during the windy months and need cleaning more often than the newer construction on the north side. The dry, hot summers and occasional heavy winter rains also cause thermal expansion and contraction that cracks clay flue tiles. A cracked tile is not something you can see from the living room, which is why an annual Chimney Inspection in San Bernardino catches what a visual check from the hearth cannot.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main San Bernardino Services
Most San Bernardino homeowners call us for one of three things: a thorough cleaning, a real inspection with camera evidence, or a fireplace repair that gets the hearth working again. Each of these has its own dedicated page with local pricing and specifics.
Chimney Sweep in San Bernardino
A proper sweep removes creosote, soot, and the debris that Santa Ana winds drive into uncapped flues. In San Bernardino, we regularly see older masonry chimneys where the creosote has hardened in layers against the flue walls, which takes mechanical brushing to remove properly. We protect floors and furniture before the first tool comes out, use pet-safe products where there is a choice, and leave the hearth cleaner than we found it. See the full breakdown on our Chimney Sweep in San Bernardino page.
Chimney Inspection in San Bernardino
An inspection here means more than a flashlight up the flue. Given the housing stock in San Bernardino, which includes many 1950s-1970s single-family homes with masonry fireplaces plus older craftsman bungalows from the early 1900s, we run a camera through the flue and show you what we see. Cracked clay tiles, missing mortar joints, and blockages from wind-blown debris all show up clearly. You get a photo report and an honest recommendation, and we tell you plainly when work can safely wait. Details are on the Chimney Inspection in San Bernardino page.
Fireplace Repair in San Bernardino
When a fireplace in San Bernardino needs repair, the usual culprits are cracked firebrick, a damper that no longer seals, or a chimney crown that has let rainwater in. Water damage is common in older chimneys without proper caps, especially after the heavy winter rains this region gets. We work with professional-grade materials from brands like DuraFlex and HeatShield, so a repair holds rather than patched to get through one more season. The Fireplace Repair in San Bernardino page covers what we fix and what it costs.
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 San Bernardino
We stock and install parts from Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield, which covers most major chimney and fireplace brands found in San Bernardino homes. When a part needs ordering, we tell you the expected turnaround before any work is scheduled. See our brands for the full list.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in San Bernardino, CA
Every job starts with a written price before any work begins. Here is what families in San Bernardino can expect on average:
| Service | Typical range in San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (masonry fireplace) | $180 – $275 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote removal | $250 – $400 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $125 – $200 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (with camera) | $250 – $450 |
| Fireplace damper replacement | $175 – $350 |
| Firebrick repair (per section) | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $375 |
| Flue liner repair (HeatShield application) | $800 – $1,800 |
What pushes a price higher in San Bernardino is usually the age of the chimney: older craftsman homes with unlined flues or original spark arrestors that are clogged with wind-driven ash take longer to clean properly. Whatever the number is, you will see it in writing before we start, and it will not change at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Bernardino
We work throughout San Bernardino, from the older blocks near downtown to the newer developments on the north side. Scheduling is handled from our Inland Empire office, and most homes in the city can be reached for a standard 30-60 minute arrival window on the day of the appointment.
- Arrowhead area and historic downtown
- Verdemont
- North Park
- Del Rosa
- Loma Linda area off Mountain View
Service Area – Cities Near San Bernardino
Our crews serve San Bernardino and the neighboring communities throughout the Inland Empire. If you are in Highland, CA, Rialto, CA, Colton, CA, or Bloomington, CA, we cover those areas as well, with the same written-price promise and the same clean-up standard on every job.
Serving San Bernardino, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino
Most appointments in San Bernardino are scheduled within a few days, and we can often accommodate morning or afternoon slots on a given week. We do not promise same-day service; we schedule a real appointment with a confirmed arrival window. Call (831) 218-8547 and we will find a time that works.
For standard chimney sweeping and inspection, no permit is required in San Bernardino. Structural repairs, such as rebuilding a chimney crown or replacing a flue liner, may require permitting depending on the scope. We will tell you plainly during the estimate if a permit applies to your job.
Yes, we serve the Arrowhead area and the surrounding historic neighborhoods regularly. Those homes often have original brick chimneys and spark arrestors that need careful handling, and our technicians are used to working on older masonry without disturbing the surrounding structure. The same written-price and clean-up promises apply there as everywhere else in San Bernardino.
If you are ready to schedule a sweep, an inspection, or a repair in San Bernardino, call (831) 218-8547. You will reach a live person, get a straight answer, and receive a written price before any work begins. Danny Cortes and the Kindling Chimney Sweep team serve San Bernardino from our Inland Empire office, and every visit includes the Cedarwell Care Promise and the 365-Day Done Right Promise, no fine print.
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 San Bernardino 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