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 Venice, CA
Chimney repair in Venice, CA typically costs between $350 and $2,900 depending on what’s failing, and most problems here trace back to two things: century-old masonry and salt air. We’re Brownstone Chimney Sweep, and we’ve served Venice since 2012. The homes along the canals and walk streets were built for a different climate than the one now eating at their mortar crowns and clay tile liners. If you need a sweep, a repair, or both on the same visit, call (866) 253-8489.
Why Venice Homes Are Different
Venice’s housing stock runs overwhelmingly to 1905 – 1930 Craftsman and Spanish Revival bungalows and duplexes on narrow lots. The original chimneys were brick, lined with clay tile, and built well, but they’re now 90 to 120 years old. Most have been patched, stuccoed over, or capped during remodels, and a lot of those remodels converted garages and back houses into ADUs or rentals. That means a chimney that hasn’t seen a fire in two decades can suddenly become a liability when a new owner or tenant wants to use it.
The bigger issue here isn’t creosote. It’s the marine layer. Venice’s coastal fog pushes damp, salty air into every crack in the masonry, and the salt accelerates spalling on brick faces and mortar joints. Metal dampers and caps rust through years before inland ones do. On the walk streets and canal-adjacent blocks, we regularly find chimneys that a previous remodel sealed off entirely, only to be rediscovered during a sale inspection. The flue might be sound, or the crown might be crumbling into it. We won’t know until we look.
That’s why our work in the 90291 and 90294 ZIP codes leans toward inspect-and-sweep on decades-idle chimneys rather than routine annual wood-burning maintenance. The house tells us what it needs. Our job is to translate it straight, without selling work the evidence doesn’t support.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Venice Services
Most Venice homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the fireplace hasn’t been opened in years and needs a full assessment, or a new dryer vent setup is backing up into the house. Here’s what each looks like here.
Chimney Sweep in Venice
A sweep in Venice usually starts with a camera inspection, because the flue’s condition matters more than how much soot is in it. We remove creosote, debris, and whatever the last owner left behind, then document every crack, gap, and water stain. On the bungalows along the walk streets, we commonly find capped or sealed chimneys that haven’t been opened since the last remodel. The sweep clears it; the inspection tells you whether it’s safe to light. See Chimney Sweep in Venice for the full breakdown.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Venice
Venice’s duplexes and converted ADUs often share tight laundry spaces with long, convoluted vent runs. Lint builds up faster than anyone expects, and a clogged vent is a fire hazard and a moisture problem in the same breath. We clean the full run, check the termination cap, and confirm proper airflow. It’s the same fire-safety discipline we bring to chimneys. Read Dryer Vent Cleaning in Venice for pricing and scope.
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.
Chimney Repair in Venice
Chimney repair in Venice is less about rebuilding entire fireplaces and more about stopping the slow damage that salt air and fog have already started. On the early 20th-century bungalows here, mortar crowns fail years ahead of schedule, clay tile liners crack and spall, and metal dampers seize from rust. The Chimney Repair work we do most often falls under a few specific headings: replacing caps, repairing crowns, installing liners, and fixing flashing where the chimney meets the roof. We use DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield ceramic resurfacer, and Gelco and Famco components because those are the brands professional technicians actually specify.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
Water inside the firebox, a rusted or missing cap, or birds and debris falling down the flue.
What it costs in Venice
Chimney cap replacement in Venice typically runs $350 to $950 depending on the type and flue size.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, verify the flue dimensions, and install a properly sized stainless cap.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Crumbling mortar at the top of the chimney, water staining on the ceiling near the chimney chase, or visible cracks in the crown.
What it costs in Venice
Crown repair in Venice usually costs $550 to $1,400 depending on crown condition and access.
How we do it
We grind out the failing mortar, rebuild the crown with a proper overhang, and seal it against the marine layer that breaks these down early.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Flue tile cracks, gaps between tiles, or an appliance that needs a correctly sized liner to draft safely.
What it costs in Venice
Liner installation typically ranges from $2,200 to $2,900 here, depending on flue length, size, and access.
How we do it
We size the DuraFlex liner to the specific appliance (wood, gas, or oil), insulate if required, and connect it with a proper top plate and cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water staining where the chimney meets the roofline, peeled roofing patches, or visible gaps in the flashing metal.
What it costs in Venice
Flashing repair around the roofline typically costs $450 to $1,200 depending on chimney position and roofing material.
How we do it
We remove the failing flashing, install new step and counter flashing, and seal the transition so coastal rain stays outside the envelope.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Venice
| Item | Typical range in Venice |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $550 – $1,400 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $2,900 |
Flashing repair adds $450 to $1,200 when it’s included. Access and staging push these numbers up on canal-adjacent lots where the roof line is tight against the neighbor’s.
Do I really need a new liner if the chimney is only used occasionally?
Not always. If the flue tiles are cracked or spalled, gas and smoke can leak into the house, and occasional use doesn’t reduce that. But before recommending a liner, we show you the camera images that justify it. If it can safely wait, we tell you that plainly. Call (866) 253-8489 for an honest assessment.
How often should a Venice chimney be repaired?
We recommend an inspection every year a chimney is used, and repairs only when the inspection shows real damage. Near the canals, salt air attacks mortar and metal continuously, so we catch small crown and cap failures early before they become flue-wide problems. Estimates are free, and the call is worth the certainty.
Brands We Service in Venice
We service and install the brands that professional chimney technicians actually use. DuraFlex liners, Gelco and Famco caps and components, and HeatShield ceramic resurfacer are familiar names on our Venice trucks. We keep common cap and termination parts stocked, so a simple replacement often happens on the first visit. See our brands for the full list and why we chose them.
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| Service | Typical range in Venice |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $550 – $1,400 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $2,900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $450 – $1,200 |
| Chimney sweep with inspection | $189 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $225 |
Venice prices run toward the higher end on canal-adjacent and walk-street homes, where staging and ladder access get tight. Salt-weathered crowns and stuck dampers also add time to what would be a straightforward inland repair. Whatever we quote, it’s the price you pay. We don’t add surprise extras after we’re on the roof, and we don’t recommend work we can’t show you on camera.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Venice
We work across Venice, from the walk streets and canals to the bungalow blocks east of Lincoln. Every neighborhood has the same underlying stock: early 20th-century wood-frame homes with masonry chimneys and salt-air wear. Here’s a sample of where we’re regularly on roofs in the 90291 and 90294 ZIP codes.
- Venice Canals
- Silver Triangle
- Oakwood
- Windward Circle area
- Venice Walk Streets
Most Venice calls are scheduled within the week, and we batch visits by area so the drive from Downey doesn’t add a travel fee to your bill.
Service Area – Cities Near Venice
Our service area runs north and south along the coast and inland toward the 405. We serve Culver City, CA, Ladera Heights, CA, Century City, CA, and El Segundo, CA, along with Venice and the surrounding neighborhoods. If you’re just outside this ring, call us at (866) 253-8489 and we’ll confirm whether we can reach your block.
Serving Venice, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Venice 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 Venice
We schedule Venice visits within the week in most cases, and we batch calls by area so travel never adds a hidden fee. If you’re in a sale inspection situation and need documentation fast, tell us when you call (866) 253-8489 and we’ll work around the timeline.
Most cap, crown, and liner work doesn’t require a city permit, though a full rebuild might trigger one depending on the scope. We’ll flag that before any work begins. The goal is to get the chimney safe and functional without opening a permitting maze you didn’t ask for.
That’s one of the most common calls we get in Venice. We remove the cap or open the seal, run a camera down the flue, and tell you exactly what’s there. If it needs a sweep, we do it. If the liner is compromised, you’ll see the images before we quote a repair. The inspection answers the question without guessing.
If your Venice chimney needs an honest look, call Brownstone Chimney Sweep at (866) 253-8489. We’ll inspect, document, and give you a straight answer at a straight price.
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 Venice Customers Say
"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Paul Ackerman"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Malik Mosley"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Michael Meyer