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Chimney Sweep & Cleaning in Pasadena, CA

Chimney sweeping and cleaning that brushes soot and creosote out of the flue, smoke chamber and firebox, with a Level 1 visual inspection on every visit and no mess left in the room.

  • From $149, with the full price in writing first
  • Before and after photos of the work
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Chimney Sweep & Cleaning in Pasadena starts at $149. No trip fee anywhere in the city, and the price you approve in writing is the price you pay. Call (818) 722-9233 for an exact quote.

Chimney sweep, standardFlue, smoke chamber and firebox, Level 1 visual check
From $149
Bundle: sweep + inspectionCleaning with a full written inspection. Same rate in Bungalow Heaven and Madison Heights.
From $249
Level 2 camera inspectionVideo scan of the full flue
From $249

What Chimney Sweep & Cleaning Fixes in a Pasadena Home

A fireplace can look clean from the room while the flue above it is lined with soot and creosote. That hidden buildup is why sweeping exists, and in Pasadena it matters because river-rock and clinker-brick Craftsman chimneys, many over a hundred years old, with flues that predate modern liner practice. Pasadena has one of the largest collections of Craftsman and period revival homes in California, from the bungalows of Bungalow Heaven to the grand houses of Madison Heights and San Rafael. The January 2025 Eaton Fire burned in the hills just north of the city, and smoke and ash reached homes across most of it.

Local conditions shape the job: Eaton Fire smoke and ash that entered homes across the city in early 2025, on top of the dust and heat that come with the San Gabriel foothills. We cover the hearth, seal the opening, run a HEPA vacuum, brush the flue from the firebox to the top and finish with a visual inspection, so you leave knowing the condition of the chimney and not just that it was cleaned.

Signs You Need Chimney Sweep & Cleaning in Pasadena

A strong smoky or campfire smell from the fireplace, worse on warm days, especially in Bungalow Heaven
Smoke drifting into the room instead of going up the chimney
Black, flaky or shiny buildup on the firebox walls or damper, which we see often in Linda Vista and Hastings Ranch
Fires that are hard to start or will not keep burning
Animal noises, nesting material or debris falling into the firebox, typical on local jobs
No one remembers the last time the chimney was swept

How Chimney Sweep & Cleaning Works

We run chimney sweep & cleaning the same careful way on every local job. These are the steps.

  1. Protect the roomThe hearth and floor are covered, the opening is sealed and a HEPA vacuum is set up. Done this way on every job.
  2. Look firstWe check the firebox, damper, flue and crown so you know the condition before cleaning.
  3. Sweep the flueBrushes sized to the flue clean from the firebox to the top of the chimney.
  4. Clean the fireboxSoot and debris are removed from the firebox, smoke shelf and damper area. The same near the Rose Bowl.
  5. ReportYou get photos of anything that needs attention and a short written summary.

Local Conditions in Pasadena

In the Historic Highlands, Bungalow Heaven, and Madison Heights, sweep requests pile up in October and November. Booking in late summer or early fall gets you an earlier slot and a chimney that is ready before the first cold night.

Smoke from the Eaton Fire did not stay in Altadena. Homes across the north half of the city drew it in through attic vents and air conditioning returns, and many of those systems still carry fine soot and odor. If the smell comes back every time the system starts, the ducts are the place to look.

Historic masonry deserves careful handling. Old lime mortar and clinker brick do not tolerate the hard cement-based repairs that work on modern chimneys, so we recommend the least invasive repair that will last and match the original look.

The price you approve in writing is the price you pay. If we find something beyond the quoted work in your home, we stop, show you and let you decide. Call (818) 722-9233.

Questions We Hear Often

How much does a chimney sweep cost in Los Angeles?
A standard chimney sweep is $149. A sweep with a full inspection is $249. Call (818) 722-9233 to book.
How often should a chimney be swept?
Inspect it every year and sweep it whenever there is noticeable buildup. A fireplace used regularly usually needs a sweep once a year.
Is chimney sweeping messy?
It should not be. We seal the opening, cover the floor and run a HEPA vacuum, and the room is cleaned before we leave.
How long does a sweep take?
About an hour for a single flue. Chimneys with heavy buildup or more than one flue take longer.
Do you offer chimney sweep & cleaning near the Rose Bowl?
Yes. We provide chimney sweep & cleaning throughout the area, including the Historic Highlands, Bungalow Heaven, and Madison Heights, with no trip fee. Call (818) 722-9233 or send the form.
How far is your office from Pasadena?
Our office is in Valley Village, about 14 miles from Pasadena, and most visits are booked within a day or two.

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