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 Citrus, CA
Chimney work in Citrus, CA comes down to one local truth: the homes here were built when the area was still orchard land, and most of them have original masonry chimneys that have been quietly absorbing decades of San Gabriel Valley weather. We’re Hadley Chimney Sweep, and we handle chimney sweeping, chimney repair, and gas fireplace repair for Citrus homeowners who want a written price before the work starts and photos proving what was actually done. Call (661) 402-9036 and a live person picks up, any hour.
Why Citrus Homes Are Different
Citrus sits on expansive clay soil with a high water table, and that combination does something predictable to chimneys. As the ground swells and settles through wet winters and dry summers, foundations shift just enough to crack clay flue tiles. Those hairline cracks let smoke and carbon monoxide seep into wall cavities instead of venting outside. Homes built from the 1950s through the 1970s on former citrus groves – many of them original ranch and minimal traditional styles – typically have brick or concrete-block chimneys that have never been relined. We see it regularly: a homeowner calls about a smoky fireplace, and the camera shows a flue that looks like a cracked sidewalk.
The other Citrus-specific factor is the mature tree canopy. Old citrus trees close to rooflines make uncapped flues an open invitation to rats and squirrels. Nests block draft, and the nesting material itself becomes a fire hazard when hot flue gases hit it. Add in occasional Santa Ana winds pushing ash and creosote odors back into living spaces, and you have a set of conditions that make routine chimney maintenance in Citrus more than a seasonal checkbox.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Citrus Services
Most Citrus homeowners call us for one of three things: a chimney that hasn’t been swept in years, a chimney that is showing visible damage, or a gas fireplace that won’t light. Here’s what each job looks like in Citrus.
Chimney Sweep in Citrus
A sweep in Citrus means removing creosote (the flammable tar buildup that makes chimneys a fire risk) and clearing the blockages that are common here: rodent nests, leaf litter from mature landscaping, and the kind of debris that accumulates in flues that haven’t been touched since the home was built. We document everything with before-and-after photos so you see exactly what came out. Chimney Sweep in Citrus has pricing, what the tech checks, and how long the job takes.
Chimney Repair in Citrus
Repair work in Citrus often starts with cracked flue tiles from soil movement, then moves to spalling brick (the flaking and crumbling you see when freeze-thaw cycles push moisture out of masonry) and deteriorated mortar joints. We use HeatShield ceramic repair compound and DuraFlex liner systems when the job calls for it, and every repair comes with a written guarantee and a free second visit if the repair fails. Nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see. Chimney Repair in Citrus covers liner replacement, firebox repair, and flashing work.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Citrus
Gas fireplaces in Citrus ranch homes are often original to the 1970s and 1980s, or they’re conversions from wood-burning fireplaces done during unpermitted remodels. That means undersized flues, hidden blockages, and gas logs that were never properly vented. We service and repair gas fireplaces using Gelco and Olympia Chimney parts, and we always verify venting before we call the job done. Gas Fireplace Repair in Citrus has the full breakdown.
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 Citrus
We work with HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco parts on Citrus jobs, and we keep the most common components stocked locally so repairs don’t stall waiting on a shipment. See our brands for the full list and what each one is used for.
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| Service | Typical range in Citrus |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $180 – $280 |
| Chimney sweep + camera inspection | $250 – $350 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote removal | $300 – $425 |
| Flue tile repair (single tile) | $200 – $400 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney cap installation (with screen) | $150 – $350 |
| Smoke chamber parging | $400 – $800 |
| Flashing repair or replacement | $250 – $450 |
| Gas fireplace inspection and cleaning | $125 – $250 |
| Gas log set replacement | $350 – $700 |
What pushes a Citrus job toward the higher end is usually access: tight rooflines on ranch homes with low pitches, or a flue that hasn’t been opened in 30 years and needs extra extraction work. Whatever the number is, you get it in writing before anyone picks up a brush.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Citrus
We work across Citrus and its surrounding unincorporated pockets, from the older ranch-home streets south of Route 66 to the neighborhoods where original citrus groves still back up against residential lots. When you book, we schedule your arrival in a tracked window, so there’s no four-hour guess.
- Citrus (east side)
- Citrus (west side along Vincent Ave)
- San Jose Hills border area
- Charter Oak-adjacent residential streets
- Barranca St corridor
Service Area – Cities Near Citrus
If you’re in a neighboring city and need chimney work, we serve West Covina, CA, Pomona, CA, Whittier, CA, and Glendora, CA with the same transparent pricing and photo documentation. Crews stage from the brand’s Los Angeles office and work Citrus jobs locally.
Serving Citrus, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Citrus 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 Citrus
Most Citrus appointments are scheduled within 2 to 5 business days. If you have an active leak or a suspected flue blockage, tell the person who answers and we’ll find the earliest available slot. Call (661) 402-9036 for current scheduling.
Routine sweeps and inspections never require a permit. Structural repairs like full liner replacement or masonry rebuild may, depending on the scope and your property’s unincorporated status in Citrus. We’ll tell you before work starts if a permit is needed.
We cover all of Citrus, including the unincorporated residential pockets east and west of Barranca Street and the neighborhoods bordering Charter Oak and San Jose Hills. If you’re unsure whether you’re in range, call (661) 402-9036 and we’ll confirm your address in under a minute.
Hadley Chimney Sweep is led by Cory Mitchell and operates under The Relay Visibility Guarantee as part of the Relay Home Co. family. That means live arrival tracking, before-and-after photo documentation, and a written price before work begins – on every Citrus job, not just the big ones. Call (661) 402-9036 for a free estimate, answered by a live person 24/7.
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 Citrus Customers Say
"Photos in the text made it clear what needed fixing and what didn't."
- Pedro L."Booked a sweep online in a couple of taps. Tech texted his ETA and arrived on the dot. Cleaned the flue and checked the cap and damper."
- Bill A."Nice job on the gas fireplace. I had to reschedule once, but rebooking took seconds."
- Alice N.