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Chimney service

Chimney Sweep in Newport 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 Newport Beach starts at $149. No travel fee within Newport 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
From $149
Heavy Creosote TreatmentStage two to three creosote, extra time and product. Priced the same in Newport Coast and Balboa Island.
From $199
Gas Fireplace Cleaning & Vent CheckBurner area, logs, glass and termination
From $129
Firebox & Smoke-Chamber Deep CleanSoot removed from the smoke shelf and damper area. Same rate across the city.
From $169
Second Flue (multi-flue chimney)Added when a chimney serves two appliances
From $89
Chimney Cap Add-OnCap and screen fitted during the same visit. Quoted in writing first.
From $149

What Chimney Sweep Solves in a Newport Beach Home

Most chimneys are cleaned late. The person standing in the living room cannot see the soot on the flue wall, so the call usually follows a smoky smell or a fire that would not draw properly, not a calendar. Homeowners in Balboa Island and Corona del Mar tend to phone in October, the week the first cold evening arrives. Newport Beach ranges from tightly packed Balboa Island and Peninsula lots to hillside custom homes in Corona del Mar and the gated communities of Newport Coast. Many properties sit steps from the harbor, which means salt exposure on the roof and in the attic, and many have been rebuilt or expanded to a high specification.

In Newport Beach, harbor-front salt and humidity that eats exposed metal and encourages moisture inside older duct insulation, 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 Newport Beach

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

How Chimney Sweep Works in Newport Beach

This is the process for chimney sweep in Newport Beach, and we will walk you through it again on site if anything is unclear.

  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. Same on every local job.
  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. Handled the same way near Fashion Island.
  5. Report and photosYou get a written summary and photos of anything that needs attention, with no repair started until you say so.

Local Conditions We Work Around in Newport Beach

Around Eastbluff, Newport Coast, and Balboa Island, calls follow the calendar. Sweeping requests stack up in the first cold weeks of the season, so booking in early autumn gets an earlier slot and a less rushed visit than waiting for the first cold snap.

The waterfront homes have a particular problem with hardware. Stainless steel weathers salt air well, but plated screws, painted flashing and galvanized caps do not, and a rusted fastener on a chimney cap is the first step toward a cap that lifts off in a winter wind.

Larger custom homes tend to have long, complicated duct systems with multiple zones. A system with two or three air handlers and several hundred feet of duct is a different job from a tract house, and we scope it as one: a walk-through first, then a fixed price based on what we actually see.

Straight pricing, photos of everything and a technician who explains what they found in plain language. Booking takes a couple of minutes at (714) 576-7201.

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 Fashion Island?
Yes. Chimney sweep is available across Newport Beach, including Balboa Peninsula, Eastbluff, and Newport Coast, with no travel fee within the city. Call (714) 576-7201 or send the form.
Is there a chimney sweep near me in Newport Beach?
Yes. We are based in Huntington Beach, about 5 miles from Newport Beach, and most bookings are scheduled within a day or two.

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