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 Manhattan Beach, CA
Chimney repair in Manhattan Beach usually means something different than in colder zip codes. Here in 90266 and 90267, we repair far more chimneys that have sat idle through years of salt air than chimneys loaded with creosote. The coastal moisture eats at mortar joints, rusts dampers and caps, and crumbles the clay flue liners inside original 1940s and 50s beach cottages. If you own a home in the Sand Section or Tree Section, your chimney likely needs an inspection and some targeted repair, not just a sweep. Brownstone Chimney Sweep has served Manhattan Beach since 2012. Call (866) 253-8489 to book a repair or inspection.
Why Manhattan Beach Homes Are Different
Manhattan Beach mixes original beach cottages with large rebuilt homes, and that split shapes the chimney work we do. The older cottages along the walkstreets and in the Tree Section often carry original brick chimneys with clay flue liners. After decades of onshore salt air, those liners flake and spall, and the mortar between bricks softens until you can scrape it out with a screwdriver. Newer homes present a different issue: many were built with fireplaces as architectural features rather than heating sources, so the flue has never been used and the damper, cap, and spark arrestor may have rusted solid before anyone thought to check them.
The local climate accelerates everything. Mild winters mean almost nobody relies on a fireplace for heat, so a chimney can go ten years without being opened. In that time, salt air corrodes metal components, winter rain drives debris into the flue, and birds or rodents build nests above the damper. Then a Santa Ana wind event pushes leaf litter and sand into the cap. When a home goes into escrow, the buyer’s inspection flags all of it, and suddenly the seller needs a repair and certification inside two weeks. That is the Manhattan Beach pattern we know well, and it is why we stock rust-resistant caps, dampers, and termination products and can turn most inspections around quickly.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Manhattan Beach Services
Most Manhattan Beach homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a chimney that needs sweeping and certification before a sale, or a dryer vent that has never been cleaned and is now a fire risk. Both are covered by the same crew.
Chimney Sweep in Manhattan Beach
A sweep here is often about documentation as much as cleaning. We remove whatever has accumulated in the flue during years of non-use, then run a camera inspection and give you a written report you can hand to a buyer, escrow agent, or insurance underwriter. In Manhattan Beach, we find salt-air corrosion, bird and rodent nesting, and debris from storm winds more often than creosote. If you are in escrow or preparing to list, a Chimney Sweep in Manhattan Beach gives you the certification the sale requires.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Manhattan Beach
Dryer vents in beach homes often run long distances from the laundry room to an exterior wall, and many older cottages have vents that were original to the house. Lint, sand, and humid coastal air pack into those runs, especially where the vent elbows or terminates near a walkstreet. We clean the full run, check the termination for corrosion, and confirm proper airflow. For a full rundown on the service, see Dryer Vent Cleaning in Manhattan Beach.
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 Manhattan Beach
Chimney repair in Manhattan Beach is driven by two local facts: the salt air that corrodes and the long stretches of disuse that let small problems sit until an inspection exposes them. An original clay flue liner inside a 1950s cottage may be cracked and spalling without the homeowner ever knowing, because the fireplace has not been lit in years. A rusted damper or corroded cap can fail a buyer’s inspection even if the flue itself is sound. We specialize in repair alongside cleaning, so a deficiency found during a sweep can usually be addressed by the same company, often on the same visit. Chimney Repair is our primary call in Manhattan Beach, and we schedule inspections around escrow timelines whenever possible.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight through the top of your chimney from the firebox, or your existing cap is rusted through and letting rain, birds, or embers enter.
What it costs in Manhattan Beach
Chimney cap installation in Manhattan Beach typically runs $250 to $600 depending on cap size, material, and roof access.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless or copper cap sized to it, secure it to the crown, and confirm the spark arrestor mesh is intact.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted, dented from wind or birds, or its mesh is torn and no longer keeps pests and embers out.
What it costs in Manhattan Beach
Replacing a chimney cap in Manhattan Beach costs about $350 to $650, with copper caps at the upper end.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the crown beneath it, and install a new cap from our stock of Famco and Olympia Chimney termination products.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, or the flashing has pulled away from the brick or roofline and no longer seals the joint.
What it costs in Manhattan Beach
Flashing repair in Manhattan Beach usually runs $400 to $900 depending on roof pitch and the extent of the failed seal.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, inspect the surrounding masonry, and install new step or counter flashing sealed against the chimney and roof.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown has visible cracks, spalling, or missing sections that let water soak into the chimney structure.
What it costs in Manhattan Beach
Crown repair in Manhattan Beach is typically $350 to $800 depending on crown size and whether we rebuild or apply a sealed crown coat.
How we do it
We remove loose material, build a proper slope away from the flue, and seal the crown with a flexible crown coat that flexes through coastal temperature swings.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Manhattan Beach
| Item | Typical range in Manhattan Beach |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $650 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $800 |
Does a cracked flue liner always mean full replacement?
No. Many cracked or spalling clay liners in Manhattan Beach cottages can be resurfaced with HeatShield ceramic instead of replaced, which avoids demolition and preserves the original chimney. We will show you the camera footage before recommending anything.
How fast can you repair a chimney for escrow in Manhattan Beach?
Most cap, crown, and flashing repairs are scheduled within one to two weeks, and we prioritize escrow deadlines in the Sand Section and Tree Section whenever possible. Call (866) 253-8489 and mention your escrow date.
Brands We Service in Manhattan Beach
We stock and install products from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield, the same lines professional chimney technicians specify. That means caps, dampers, and termination parts are on our truck, not ordered after we leave. Check our brands for details, including the professional-grade materials we rely on for coastal Manhattan Beach conditions.
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| Service | Typical range in Manhattan Beach |
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| Chimney sweep | $150 – $220 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $650 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $800 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $190 |
Prices in Manhattan Beach push higher when roof access is tight, as it often is on the narrow lots in the Sand Section, or when an original clay liner needs resurfacing rather than a simple cap swap. We give a flat-price quote before any work begins, and you approve it first.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Manhattan Beach
We work across the full city, from the walkstreets north of downtown to the newer builds along the Parkway. Our service coverage includes 90266 and 90267, and we schedule jobs to keep drive time short between stops.
- Sand Section
- Tree Section
- Hill Section
- Liberty Village
- Manhattan Village
We typically reach Manhattan Beach homes within a few days of a call, and we cluster appointments to keep scheduling tight during escrow season.
Service Area – Cities Near Manhattan Beach
Brownstone Chimney Sweep works throughout the South Bay and the Palos Verdes Peninsula, which means our Manhattan Beach clients share a trusted technician base with nearby coastal communities. We also serve Redondo Beach, CA, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, and Torrance, CA.
Serving Manhattan Beach, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach
Most cap, crown, and flashing repairs do not require a city permit, but a full liner installation or structural masonry work may. We will tell you during the estimate whether your Manhattan Beach job needs any city approval before we start.
We usually book Manhattan Beach jobs within three to seven days, and we reserve room for escrow-time inspections during the spring and summer sale season. Call (866) 253-8489 and we will give you a concrete date.
Yes, we regularly combine a chimney inspection or repair with dryer vent cleaning for Manhattan Beach homeowners who want the whole fire-safety picture in one appointment. The same specialist does both jobs.
For a free estimate on chimney repair, sweeping, or dryer vent cleaning in Manhattan Beach, call Brownstone Chimney Sweep at (866) 253-8489. We will tell you straight what your chimney actually needs, and show you the proof before any repair is recommended.
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 Manhattan Beach 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