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 Lennox, CA
Chimney repair in Lennox usually means dealing with a 60-year-old masonry flue that was built before modern liner standards existed and hasn’t been opened in decades. Most of the chimneys we work on in this part of LA County are original single-wythe brick from the 1940s and 1950s, and the repairs they need come down to water intrusion, missing caps, cracked crowns, and clay tiles spalling into the firebox. Brownstone Chimney Sweep has served Lennox since 2012, and we’ve learned that the job here is rarely a simple sweep. It’s an assessment of what decades of marine-layer moisture and disuse have done to the structure. Call (866) 253-8489 when you need a straight answer about what your chimney actually needs.
Why Lennox Homes Are Different
Lennox is a small, densely packed unincorporated pocket of LA County where most homes are 1940s to 1960s one-story stucco bungalows and duplexes on tight lots along Century Blvd and Lennox Blvd. Many still have their original brick or used-brick fireplaces, and a lot of them were built with single-wythe chimneys that never had a proper clay tile liner, let alone a stainless steel one. Because a large share of the housing stock is landlord-owned and tenant-occupied, chimney maintenance here doesn’t happen on a seasonal rhythm. It happens when a sale is pending, when a Section 8 inspection gets scheduled, or when a county code officer asks for documentation that the flue is clear and safe.
The climate matters too. Lennox sits in the South Bay coastal plain, so the mornings bring damp marine-layer air and the winters are mild but wet. That moisture doesn’t freeze pipes, but it does encourage creosote to glaze inside unused flues and rust to form on dampers and old clay tiles. Then, in the fall, the Santa Ana winds arrive, and a chimney that has been accumulating soot, leaves, and bird debris for years becomes a fire risk. A technician who knows Lennox expects to find original 1950s unlined brick chimneys where the fireplace opening has been painted over or sealed shut. The first step on those jobs is often removing a decorative cover and discovering there’s no damper at all, and the homeowner is holding a liner-replacement estimate before the inspector ever shows up.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lennox Services
Most Lennox homeowners call us for one of two things: a chimney that needs sweeping and documenting, or a dryer vent that hasn’t been cleaned since the house was bought. Here’s how each one works in this area.
Chimney Sweep in Lennox
A chimney sweep in Lennox is often the first time the flue has been opened in ten, twenty, or thirty years. We remove the debris, bird nests, and glazed creosote, then run a camera inspection so you can see exactly what’s inside before anyone recommends anything else. Because so many Lennox homes sit close together on small lots, we also check that the flue is clear all the way to the termination point and that the chimney cap isn’t missing, which is common on these older rentals. If you just need a sweep and a report, we do exactly that with no upsell. See our Chimney Sweep in Lennox page for local pricing and what to expect.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lennox
Dryer vents in Lennox bungalows are usually short runs, but they haven’t been touched in years, and the lint they collect is the same fire-safety problem as a dirty chimney. A vent full of compacted lint makes the dryer run hotter and longer, and in a tightly built stucco house, that heat and moisture have nowhere else to go. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination, and we inspect the duct and vent cap as part of the job. It’s the same fire-safety discipline we apply to chimneys. Learn more on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Lennox 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.
Chimney Repair in Lennox
Chimney repair in Lennox is what happens after the sweep reveals a problem, and in this housing stock, the problem is almost always structural. The original masonry chimneys on century-era bungalows were built for occasional use at best, and after decades of coastal moisture and idle flues, we see cracked crowns, missing caps, deteriorated clay tile liners, and flashing that’s pulled away from the roof line. The most common repair path in Lennox is a Chimney Repair that starts with a camera inspection we can show you, because we don’t recommend a liner or a crown rebuild without evidence you can see for yourself.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
A missing chimney cap on a Lennox rental or bungalow is easy to miss from the ground, but the first sign is usually rain water or bird debris inside the firebox.
What it costs in Lennox
Chimney cap installation in Lennox typically runs $275 to $480 depending on the flue size and the cap style required.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set a properly sized cap with a mesh screen to keep birds and embers out, and secure it so the Santa Ana winds don’t move it.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You’ll see flaking clay tile pieces in the firebox, or the camera shows cracks and gaps in the original tile that can’t be safely reused.
What it costs in Lennox
Chimney liner installation in Lennox typically runs $3,200 to $5,900 for a properly sized DuraFlex stainless liner, depending on flue height and access.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue, not the other way around, then install and insulate it so the chimney is safe for wood, gas, or oil use.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney or a visible gap where the masonry meets the roof on a one-story Lennox bungalow mean the flashing has failed.
What it costs in Lennox
Chimney flashing repair in Lennox typically runs $425 to $875 when we can remove and reflash the existing penetration.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing and sealant, install new step and counter flashing that laps correctly, and seal the joint with a chimney-grade sealant.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A cracked or spalling crown on a 60-year-old Lennox chimney lets water into the masonry, and the first sign is usually efflorescence or crumbling brick near the top.
What it costs in Lennox
Chimney crown repair in Lennox typically runs $480 to $900 when we can repair and reseal the existing crown before it needs a full rebuild.
How we do it
We clean the crown, fill the cracks and spalls with a professional-grade resurfacer, and shape the top so water sheds away from the flue instead of pooling.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Lennox
| Item | Typical range in Lennox |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $275 – $480 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $425 – $875 |
| Chimney crown repair | $480 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,200 – $5,900 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can the old one be repaired?
If the original clay tile liner has a few small gaps, HeatShield resurfacing can often repair it in place, and that is usually a less expensive route than a full liner. When the tile is spalling badly or the flue is severely misaligned, a DuraFlex liner is the answer. You’ll see the camera footage before we recommend either one, and we won’t push a liner when the existing flue can be brought back to safe condition. Call (866) 253-8489 for an exact quote.
How often does a Lennox chimney need repair work, not just sweeping?
In this housing stock, most homeowners need some repair, usually a cap or flashing, after the first camera inspection. The older the original masonry, the more likely the crown has cracked or the tiles have started spalling, and Lennox bungalows from the 1940s and 1950s are at the age where those failures show up. A crown repair or cap replacement buys years, not decades, on an original chimney. Call (866) 253-8489 and we’ll tell you what yours actually needs.
Brands We Service in Lennox
We stock and install Gelco caps, Olympia Chimney components, Famco ventilation products, and Copperfield flashing and termination parts. These are the same professional-tier brands chimney technicians specify, not hardware-store substitutes. Because we keep these on hand, the common Lennox repairs, caps, flashing, and termination parts, usually don’t require a second visit. See our brands for details.
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| Service | Typical range in Lennox |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard flue) | $195 – $325 |
| Chimney sweep (heavy creosote or debris) | $275 – $410 |
| Chimney cap installation | $275 – $480 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $425 – $875 |
| Chimney crown repair | $480 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,200 – $5,900 |
| Masonry patch and repointing | $350 – $750 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $145 – $260 |
What pushes the price up in Lennox is access. A chimney on a tight Century Blvd lot with a low roof pitch and a stucco parapet wall costs more to reach than a straight run on a clear roof. The other driver is the condition inside, because a flue that hasn’t been touched since the house was built almost always holds more creosote and debris than a maintained one. You get a fixed price before we start, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lennox
We work throughout the 90304 ZIP code and the blocks that run off Century Blvd and Lennox Blvd, which is where most of the original bungalow stock sits. These neighborhoods share the same mid-century chimneys and the same inspection-driven maintenance pattern, so the work tends to be similar from one block to the next. We’re in this part of LA County regularly, and we can usually get a Lennox job scheduled within a week.
- Century Blvd corridor
- Lennox Blvd residential blocks
- Hawthorne Blvd east side
- Prairie Ave west side
- Imperial Hwy north side
Service Area – Cities Near Lennox
Beyond Lennox, we also handle chimney and dryer vent work in the neighboring South Bay communities. If you’re in Del Aire, CA, Hawthorne, CA, Inglewood, CA, or El Segundo, CA, give us a call and we’ll work out a visit. The housing stock in these areas is similar, so the same inspection-driven approach applies.
Serving Lennox, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lennox 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 Lennox
Most Lennox jobs can be scheduled within a week, and since we’re already working the South Bay corridor regularly, we don’t have to build a special trip around one visit. When there’s an inspection deadline on a sale or a Section 8 review, call us first at (866) 253-8489 and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can fit it in before the date you need.
Unincorporated LA County generally doesn’t require a permit for a standard chimney sweep, a cap replacement, or minor flashing and crown repair. A liner installation can trigger a permit depending on the scope, and we’ll tell you before any work starts if that’s the case. We document every job so you have a record if an inspector asks.
Yes, and it’s one of the most common calls we get in Lennox. We’ll remove whatever cover or cap is blocking the flue, run a camera inspection to show you exactly what’s inside, and tell you plainly if it can be used as-is, needs a sweep, or has structural issues like a missing liner. You’ll never be told to spend money on work you can’t see verified on video. Call (866) 253-8489 to book the inspection.
Brownstone Chimney Sweep has served Lennox since 2012. We sweep it, we inspect it, we repair it. Call (866) 253-8489 for a free estimate on any chimney or dryer vent work in Lennox.
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 Lennox Customers Say
"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Elena Martinez"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Maria Rodriguez"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
— Alma Torres