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 Long Beach, CA
Flint Chimney Co Long Beach handles chimney sweeping, inspection, and repair across the city, from the 1920s bungalows of Rose Park to the waterfront homes in Belmont Shore. Most Long Beach chimneys aren’t choking on creosote; they’re taking on moisture from the marine layer and losing mortar joints to decades of salt air. That changes the job, and it changes what we look for. Call (562) 317-7262 and you’ll get a straight answer about what your chimney actually needs.
Why Long Beach Homes Are Different
Long Beach’s housing stock runs heavy on 1920s Spanish Colonial and Craftsman bungalows, and a lot of them still have their original masonry fireplaces. In most of the country, a chimney sweep is mostly about creosote. Here, we spend as much time looking at moisture as we do soot. The marine layer keeps coastal Long Beach damp and mild, so chimneys suffer from efflorescence and spalling brick rather than heavy buildup. Fireplace use tends to be casual and seasonal, which means flues sit idle for months while moisture wicks up from old foundations.
In Belmont Shore and Naples, we regularly see thin, unreinforced brick stacks with hairline cracks running along the masonry from decades of minor seismic activity. Those cracks aren’t cosmetic. They let water in, and water eats mortar. Homes that were retrofit with gas logs or inserts often have original flues that are now obsolete and quietly deteriorating. A Long Beach chimney needs a sweep who understands old brick, salt air, and what the ground shifts do to a stack over forty or fifty years.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Long Beach Services
Most Long Beach homeowners call us for one of three things: a sweep before burning season, an inspection after buying an older home, or a repair once a camera finds something the naked eye missed. Each service has its own Long Beach page with full pricing and detail.
Chimney Sweep in Long Beach
A chimney sweep in Long Beach isn’t just about removing soot. In coastal neighborhoods, we’re often clearing out crumbled mortar and broken flue tiles before we ever touch creosote. Homes near the water accumulate less heavy tar than inland cities, but damp flues trap what little soot forms and turn it into a stubborn paste. We lay down drop cloths, run HEPA-filtered vacuums, and leave the hearth cleaner than we found it. For the full process and price, see Chimney Sweep in Long Beach.
Chimney Inspection in Long Beach
A chimney inspection in Long Beach often turns up moisture intrusion and cracked mortar before any fire-safety issue. We inspect flue liners, crowns, brickwork, and the firebox, and we put a camera down the flue when the situation calls for it. If you’re buying a bungalow in Rose Park or a waterfront place in Naples, get the chimney looked at before closing. Old brick and salty air hide expensive problems. Details are on the Chimney Inspection in Long Beach page.
Chimney Repair in Long Beach
Chimney repair in Long Beach usually means repointing mortar joints, rebuilding crowns, or addressing cracks that run through the stack. The older unreinforced brick in Belmont Shore and Naples is especially prone to cracking during the minor shaking Long Beach gets on a regular basis. Every repair we quote includes a written price before work starts and a one-year guarantee. If a covered repair fails within 365 days, we return at no charge. Specific repair costs and methods are on the Chimney Repair in Long Beach 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.
Brands We Service in Long Beach
We work on chimneys built with and serviced by major masonry and venting brands, including Olympia Chimney and Copperfield parts, plus DuraFlex and Famco components for liner work. We stock common replacement parts locally, which keeps most Long Beach repairs from dragging out. See our brands for the full list and what each one does.
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| Service | Typical range in Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (open fireplace, no major buildup) | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1 visual) | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2 with camera) | $350 – $550 |
| Mortar repointing (per chimney stack) | $800 – $2,400 |
| Crown repair | $400 – $1,200 |
| Crown rebuild | $1,200 – $3,000 |
| Flue relining (stainless steel, single flue) | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $550 |
| Firebox repointing | $500 – $1,500 |
| Damper replacement | $300 – $900 |
Coastal corrosion and old unreinforced brick push Long Beach prices toward the higher end of these ranges more often than inland cities. Marine air accelerates spalling, and a stack that looks fine from the ground can hide loose mortar joints once we get on the roof. Whatever the job, you get a written price before any work starts. The number on the invoice is the number you approved.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Long Beach
We cover the full city, from the old masonry stacks in Rose Park and Belmont Heights to the waterfront homes in Naples and the Peninsula. Most Long Beach neighborhoods are within a short drive of our dispatch point, and we typically schedule sweeps and inspections within a few business days of your call.
- Belmont Shore
- Naples
- Rose Park
- Belmont Heights
- Lakewood Village
Service Area – Cities Near Long Beach
Flint Chimney Co Long Beach serves homeowners across the immediate area. If you’re in Wilmington, CA, Seal Beach, CA, Lakewood, CA, or Harbor City, CA, we handle sweeps, inspections, and repairs there too. Dispatch and scheduling run through our Los Angeles office, but the crews working your chimney are Long Beach locals who know the housing stock.
Serving Long Beach, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Long Beach 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 Long Beach
Most Long Beach addresses get a scheduled appointment within a few business days. We don’t promise same-day service, but we do give you a written arrival window and stick to it. Call (562) 317-7262 to find the next available slot for your neighborhood.
Most chimney sweeps and inspections need no permit. Structural repairs like a full rebuild can require city sign-off depending on scope. We’ll tell you before any work starts if a permit applies to your job, and we handle the paperwork on our end.
Yes. We work on shared stacks in older Long Beach buildings and standalone chimneys on 1920s bungalows. Shared masonry often means coordinating with an HOA or neighbor, which we’re used to. We document everything in writing so there’s no confusion about what was done and what it cost.
Call (562) 317-7262 for a free estimate on any chimney work in Long Beach. A live person answers, day or night, and you’ll always get your price in writing before the first tool comes off the truck.
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 Long Beach Customers Say
"Very respectful, wore boot covers, laid drop cloths. Left no soot."
- Jan S."Direct, no nonsense, and polite. Exactly what I wanted."
- Tina W."Level 2 inspection before we bought the house. Report was detailed and saved us from a bad surprise."
- Archie M.