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Chimney Sweep in Long Beach, CA

Chimney sweeping that removes soot and creosote from the flue and firebox, with a Level 1 inspection on every visit so blockages and damage are caught before the next fire.

  • Starts at $149, with the full price in writing first
  • Before and after photos of the work

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Chimney Sweep in Long Beach starts at $149. No travel fee within Long Beach, and the price you are quoted in writing is the price you pay. Call (714) 576-7201 for an exact quote.

Standard Sweep with Level 1 InspectionFlue brushed, firebox cleaned, visual inspection. A common add-on near the Belmont Pier.
From $149
Heavy Creosote TreatmentStage two to three creosote, extra time and product
From $199
Gas Fireplace Cleaning & Vent CheckBurner area, logs, glass and termination. No travel fee.
From $129
Firebox & Smoke-Chamber Deep CleanSoot removed from the smoke shelf and damper area
From $169
Second Flue (multi-flue chimney)Added when a chimney serves two appliances. Priced the same in California Heights and Downtown Long Beach.
From $89
Chimney Cap Add-OnCap and screen fitted during the same visit
From $149

Chimney Sweep for Long Beach Homeowners

A fireplace can look spotless while the flue above it is coated. That gap between what you see and what is up there is the whole reason for sweeping, and it is wider in Long Beach than many people expect, because coastal corrosion on caps and crowns in Belmont Shore and Naples, much like the beach cities just over the county line, plus older unlined masonry further inland.

In Long Beach, the same coastal salt air and marine-layer dampness that affects Seal Beach and Huntington Beach, carried straight across the county line, so the flue we open here often carries more than dry soot. We protect the room, run a HEPA vacuum during the sweep, brush the flue with equipment sized to it, and finish with a look up the flue so you leave with a photographed picture of its condition rather than just a cleaner chimney.

Signs You Need Chimney Sweep in Long Beach

A smoky or campfire smell in the room, even when the fireplace has not been used
Black, flaky residue on the firebox walls or the damper, common in Belmont Shore
Smoke rolling back into the room when a fire is lit
A shiny, tar-like coating visible on the inside of the flue, often reported near the Belmont Pier
Sweeping was last done more than a year ago, or nobody remembers
Scratching, chirping or debris noises coming from the chimney, especially in Bixby Knolls

How Chimney Sweep Works in Long Beach

Each chimney sweep appointment follows the same documented steps. Nothing is skipped because the schedule is tight.

  1. Protect the roomDrop cloths go down, the fireplace opening is sealed and a HEPA-filtered vacuum is set up so the soot goes into the machine. Standard across Downtown Long Beach and Belmont Shore.
  2. Inspect before cleaningWe look at the cap, crown, flue and firebox as they are, so we can tell you what condition they were in when we arrived.
  3. Sweep the flueRotary or rod-and-brush tools sized to the flue remove soot and creosote from the damper to the top of the chimney.
  4. Clean the fireboxAsh, fallen soot and debris are vacuumed from the firebox, the smoke shelf and the damper area. Same on every local job.
  5. Report and photosYou get a written summary and photos of anything that needs attention, with no repair started until you say so.

What We See in Long Beach Neighborhoods

The South Coast Air Quality Management District runs winter no-burn alerts, and many Long Beach households now burn less than they used to. Less burning does not mean no maintenance: damp, debris and animals do the damage in an unused flue in California Heights and Downtown Long Beach just as they do anywhere else.

Naples and Belmont Shore sit close enough to the water that the same coastal pattern we see in Seal Beach and Huntington Beach shows up here too: rusted galvanized caps, soft mortar on the ocean-facing side, and chase covers that have pinholed years ahead of an inland home.

Further from the water, in Bixby Knolls and California Heights, the housing stock is older and the issues are more about age than salt — original ductwork and chimneys that have simply never had anyone look inside them.

We quote in writing, document the work with before and after photos and leave the property cleaner than we found it. That is the whole promise. Call (714) 576-7201 to schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a chimney sweep cost?
A standard sweep with a Level 1 inspection starts at $149. Heavy creosote, a second flue or hard roof access add to that, and you get the full price in writing before we begin. Call (714) 576-7201 for a quote.
How often should a chimney be swept?
Once a year for a chimney in regular use, and always before the first fire of the season. A gas fireplace that is only lightly used needs an annual inspection more than a heavy sweep.
How long does a sweep take?
Most visits take 45 minutes to an hour and a half. A stage-three creosote treatment or a multi-flue chimney can take longer.
Is a chimney sweep messy?
It should not be. We lay down floor protection, seal the opening and run a HEPA vacuum during the sweep, and we clean up before we leave.
Do you provide chimney sweep near the Belmont Pier?
Yes. Chimney sweep is available across Long Beach, including Downtown Long Beach, Belmont Shore, and Naples, with no travel fee within the city. Call (714) 576-7201 or send the form.
Is there a chimney sweep near me in Long Beach?
Yes. We are based in Huntington Beach, about 13 miles from Long Beach, and most bookings are scheduled within a day or two.

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