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 Los Gatos, CA
Chimney repair in Los Gatos usually means one of five jobs: a cracked crown, failed flashing, a rusted cap, a deteriorated liner, or a factory-built metal chimney that’s reached the end of its service life in the damp foothill air. We’re Chimney Sweep Almaden, and we’ve served Los Gatos since 2017. Most of the repair work we do here traces back to the same root cause: moisture working its way into masonry or metal over years of cool, wet winters and long shoulder seasons. Call (833) 593-6691 when you need a straight answer about what’s actually wrong and what it’ll take to fix it.
Why Los Gatos Homes Are Different
Los Gatos splits into two distinct chimney worlds. Downtown and the older pockets of 95030 hold 1920s through 1950s bungalows and ranch homes, most with original masonry fireplaces that have been burning wood for seventy to a hundred years. Those chimneys typically have clay tile liners that are now spalling, crowns with hairline cracks, and flashing that’s pulling away from the roofline. The hills above town in 95033 are a different story: 1970s through 1990s redwood-and-stucco contemporaries with factory-built metal chimneys. Those systems age out in 20 to 30 years, and the marine-influenced humidity we get off the Santa Cruz Mountains accelerates rust. Add the redwood canopy off Highway 17 dropping needles and debris onto caps and spark arrestors after every winter storm, and you get a repair profile that’s specific to this town. A masonry crew from San Jose won’t necessarily know what a Los Gatos hillside home’s chase cover looks like after fifteen seasons of fog, but we do.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Los Gatos Services
Los Gatos homeowners call us for two things more than anything else: a thorough chimney sweep before burning season, and dryer vent cleaning they’ve been putting off. Both are fire-safety jobs, and both are handled by the same specialist rather than handed off to a second contractor.
Chimney Sweep in Los Gatos
Wood-burning fireplaces in Los Gatos run October through April, and in the 95030/95033 ZIPs that means creosote builds up differently than it does in drier parts of the valley. The humidity lets it sit and glaze between burns instead of drying and flaking. We remove that glazed creosote with rotary tools, inspect the liner and smoke chamber while we’re in there, and flag anything that needs repair before it becomes a bigger job. If you’re in the Wildland-Urban Interface, we’ll also check your spark arrestor because that’s part of defensible-space compliance, not just cosmetic sweeping. See the full breakdown at Chimney Sweep in Los Gatos.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Gatos
Dryer vent cleaning is a dedicated service for us, not an afterthought. Lint buildup is the leading cause of home dryer fires, and Los Gatos homes with long vent runs through crawlspaces or up through the roof are particularly prone to it. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination, then verify airflow with a draft test. If your vent terminates at the roofline under an overhanging oak or redwood, we’ll probably find more than lint in there. Details and pricing: Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Gatos.
Chimney Repair in Los Gatos
Chimney repair in Los Gatos comes down to keeping water out and keeping combustion gases contained. Downtown masonry chimneys from the 1920s and 1950s fail most often at the crown and flashing; hillside homes with factory-built metal chimneys fail at the cap, chase cover, and liner. The damp foothill climate means water intrusion never dries out completely, so small cracks become spalled bricks and rusted chase covers within a few seasons. Full details on our repair scope are at Chimney Repair.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks in the concrete crown, spalled brick at the top of the chimney, or water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace in a downtown Los Gatos bungalow.
What it costs in Los Gatos
A chimney crown repair in Los Gatos typically runs $600 – $1,200 depending on whether we’re patching, resealing, or rebuilding the crown.
How we do it
We grind out the cracked material, build a form, pour a new crown with a proper drip edge, and seal it so water sheds away from the flue instead of soaking into the masonry.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling around the chimney chase, damp drywall in the attic, or visible gaps between the flashing and the roofline after a Los Gatos winter storm.
What it costs in Los Gatos
Flashing repair in Los Gatos usually lands between $400 – $900 depending on whether it’s a simple reseal or a full replacement with new step and counter flashing.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the roof deck underneath for rot, and install new flashing layers that integrate with the existing roof so water can’t find a path in.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Crumbling clay tile in an older Los Gatos masonry chimney, rust stains inside the firebox, or a flue that won’t hold a draft even after a sweep.
What it costs in Los Gatos
A new chimney liner in Los Gatos typically ranges $2,500 – $5,000 depending on the flue size and the type of liner we’re installing.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance or fireplace, run a new DuraFlex flexible liner down the flue, insulate where needed, and connect it properly at the top and bottom.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Los Gatos
| Item | Typical range in Los Gatos |
|---|---|
| Chimney Crown Repair | $600 – $1,200 |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney Liner Installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
Do I need a new liner or can it be patched?
A liner with minor surface cracking can sometimes be resurfaced with HeatShield, but if the clay tile is spalling or the metal is rusted through, replacement is the only safe option. We’ll show you camera footage before recommending anything.
Can you repair a factory-built metal chimney in the Los Gatos hills?
Yes. Most hillside homes off Highway 17 have factory-built systems, and we handle cap replacement, chase cover repair, and liner work on those. The damp mountain air means we see rusted chase covers up there more than anywhere else.
Brands We Service in Los Gatos
We work with parts from Olympia Chimney, Famco, Gelco, and HeatShield because these are the supply lines trade professionals actually use. That means we’re not piecing together whatever the local hardware store carries. Details on the full range of our brands are on that page.
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| Service | Typical range in Los Gatos |
|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $249 – $399 |
| Chimney Crown Repair | $600 – $1,200 |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney Liner Installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $350 – $750 |
| Chimney Cap Replacement | $350 – $750 |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $150 – $250 |
Prices in Los Gatos push toward the higher end when we’re working on steep hillside roofs, when access requires extra ladder work or staging, and when a masonry chimney in an older 95030 home needs significant prep before the actual repair. We give you a flat price before work starts, and we don’t inflate it after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Los Gatos
We work throughout Los Gatos and the surrounding foothills, from the downtown grid to the canyons off Highway 17. Typical response is within a few business days depending on the season; burning-season sweep requests fill up fastest.
- Downtown Los Gatos
- East Los Gatos
- Belwood
- Blossom Hill Manor
- Chemeketa Park
Service Area – Cities Near Los Gatos
We also serve the communities around Los Gatos, including Cambrian, CA, Almaden, CA, Los Alamitos Creek, CA, and Campbell, CA. If you’re on the border and not sure whether we cover your street, call us and ask.
Serving Los Gatos, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Gatos 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 Los Gatos
Most Los Gatos appointments are scheduled within a few business days. During October and November, when everyone in the foothills is prepping for burning season, sweeps book out further. Repair estimates are usually faster to schedule than full sweep appointments.
Most straightforward repairs like crown work, flashing, and cap replacement don’t require a permit. If a liner installation touches the building envelope or we’re doing structural masonry work, we’ll tell you upfront and help you figure out what the town needs.
Yes, and we’re familiar with the WUI requirements for spark arrestors and defensible space as they apply to chimneys and vents in the 95033 hills. We’ll check your spark arrestor during any sweep and flag it if it’s clogged, damaged, or missing.
If you need chimney work in Los Gatos, call (833) 593-6691 for a free estimate. We’ll give you a straight answer about what’s wrong and what it costs.
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 Los Gatos Customers Say
"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
- Emily Chen"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
- Veronica Torres"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
- Marco Guzman