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18029 Calle Ambiente, Suite 521
San Diego, CA 92127
Chimney repair in San Diego, CA. Ready before the rain.
- Leaks traced to the source
- Written estimate before work
- Dryer vents and ducts done the same day
San Diego gets most of its rain between December and March, which is when a cracked crown or loose flashing finally shows up as a stain on the ceiling. Clear Sky Chimney & Air Duct repairs and sweeps chimneys across the city, and cleans dryer vents and ducts while we're there.
What we do
Chimney & vent services in San Diego
Coastal neighborhoods sit under the marine layer for much of late spring and summer, while inland mesas a few miles east stay sunny and dry. The chimneys and vents in both get the same whole-system look before we recommend anything.
Most requested Chimney Cleaning
Creosote, soot, leaves and nesting material brushed out of the flue and smoke chamber, with the firebox vacuumed and the damper checked before we leave.
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Chimney Inspection
A look at the flue, crown, flashing and firebox against the NFPA 211 annual-inspection standard, with a deeper camera inspection when you buy, sell or reline.
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Chimney Repair
Cracked crowns, loose bricks, failed mortar joints and leaking flashing traced to the cause, then repaired so water stops getting into the masonry.
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Air Duct Cleaning
Supply and return ducts, registers and the air handler cleaned as one system, when there's a real reason to: visible mold, pests, or heavy dust coming out of the vents.
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High demand Dryer Vent Cleaning
Lint cleared from the whole run between the dryer and the outside flap, plus a check that the duct isn't crushed and the flap opens.
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Chimney Cap Installation
A cap sized to your flue keeps rain, birds and debris out and puts a mesh screen between your fire and the roof.
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Save on chimney
Ask for one of these when you book; one per visit. See every current offer.
$50
Off
Chimney sweep & inspection
Wood-burning fireplaces
$40
Off
Chimney + dryer vent
Both cleaned in one visit
$75
Off
Whole-home air duct cleaning
Supply and return ducts
10%
Off
Chimney cap installation
Stainless caps and flue screens
Offers apply to residential jobs, can't be combined and are confirmed in your written estimate before work starts.
San Diego chimney help
Need a chimney expert in San Diego?
The city is built across mesas separated by roughly 200 canyons, with the San Diego River running east to west through the middle. That spread means a house in Point Loma and one in Rancho Bernardo live with different weather, but both chimneys face the same threats: winter rain finding a gap at the top, and dry Santa Ana winds that blow from fall into spring.
We start with what you've noticed and an inspection of the chimney from the firebox to the cap. From there it may be a crown or flashing repair, a new cap, or simply a sweep.
- Chimney Cleaning
- Chimney Inspection
- Chimney Repair
- Chimney Cap Installation
- Fireplace Repair
- Air Duct Cleaning
- Dryer Vent Cleaning
Why San Diego homeowners call us
Repairs timed to San Diego's seasons
Chimney work is easiest and most useful in the dry months, before the first winter storms and before the fireplace gets its main use. We plan sweeps, cap installs and masonry repairs with that window in mind and give you a written price before any of it starts.
- Whole-system check, not just the obvious part
- Written estimate before work starts
- Honest answer when nothing needs doing
- Chimney, ducts and dryer vent in one trip
How a visit works
From request to clear flue, in three steps.
- 01
Send a request
Use the form and tell us what you've noticed: smoke, a smell, water stains, a dryer that runs long. Mention the age of the house if you know it.
- 02
We inspect and explain
The technician checks the chimney, ducts or vent run, shows you what was found and puts the recommended work and its price in writing.
- 03
Work done, then tested
Once you approve, we do the work and test it: a draw check on the fireplace, airflow at the registers, or the dryer flap opening on its own.
San Diego chimneys
Repair the leak, cap the flue
Rain is rare for much of the year in San Diego, with average annual totals under 12 inches, so a chimney can hide a problem for months. Then a run of winter storms arrives and water gets in through the crown, the flashing or an open flue all at once.
The fix usually starts at the top: seal or rebuild the crown, re-flash where the chimney meets the roof, and fit a cap so rain can't fall straight down the flue. Interior damage, like rusted dampers or cracked flue tiles, gets repaired once the water is stopped.
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Flue · Ducts · Dryer vent
Keep your San Diego chimney drawing cleanly
Near the coast, the marine layer keeps air cool and damp for long stretches between May and August. A fireplace that's sat unused through that season can smell smoky when the humidity rises, a sign there's buildup worth clearing.
A sweep and inspection in late summer or early fall, before the wet months and before you light the first fire, keeps the flue clear and gives time to fix anything we find.
- Flue liner and smoke chamber
- Damper, cap and crown
- Dryer duct run and outside flap
- Registers, returns and air handler
San Diego neighborhoods
Serving the city of San Diego.
We work across San Diego's communities, from the beach neighborhoods to the northern and eastern mesas. Not sure if we reach your street? Ask in your request.
- La Jolla
- Pacific Beach
- Point Loma
- Ocean Beach
- Mission Beach
- Hillcrest
- North Park
- City Heights
- College Area
- Clairemont
- Kearny Mesa
- Tierrasanta
- Mira Mesa
- Scripps Ranch
- Rancho Peñasquitos
- Rancho Bernardo
- Carmel Valley
- Del Mar Heights
- Poway
- Del Mar
- La Mesa
- Chula Vista
- El Cajon
- Rancho Santa Fe
24 listed service areas. marks a shop location. Call to confirm availability for your address.
No match in our list. Send a request and ask, (619) 304-2718 to check.
Our San Diego office
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Chimney and air duct work
Common problems
Common chimney and vent problems in San Diego homes
- Smoke rolling back into the room
- Strong smoky smell on humid days
- Black flakes falling into the firebox
- Birds or rodents in the chimney
- Water stains around the chimney
- Cracked or crumbling crown
- Missing or rusted chimney cap
- Buying or selling a home with a fireplace
FAQs
San Diego chimney questions
Short answers to what homeowners ask before booking.
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When is the best time for chimney repair in San Diego?
Late summer to early fall. Most of the city's rain falls between December and March, so getting the crown, flashing and cap sorted before then stops the next leak. It also lands before most households start using their fireplaces.
Does the Santa Ana season affect my chimney?
It can. Santa Ana winds blow hot or dry from September through April, and October is regarded as the start of fire season in San Diego. A cap with a mesh screen keeps sparks from leaving the flue and stops wind-blown debris from getting in, so it's worth checking before that stretch.
My home was near the 2003 or 2007 fires. Should the chimney be checked?
If the home has been through a nearby wildfire, a heavy storm or a strong earthquake since the chimney was last inspected, CSIA recommends a Level 2 inspection, which includes a camera look inside the flue. The Cedar Fire in 2003 and the 2007 fires that reached parts of Rancho Bernardo affected many San Diego neighborhoods.
Do you work in all San Diego neighborhoods?
We serve the city of San Diego, from coastal communities like La Jolla, Pacific Beach and Point Loma to inland areas such as Clairemont, Mira Mesa and Rancho Bernardo. If you're unsure whether your street is covered, mention it in your request.
Can you clean my dryer vent while you're working on the chimney?
Yes. Tell us in your request and we'll plan for both. Many San Diego homes run the dryer all year, so the vent often needs attention more than the fireplace does. See dryer vent cleaning.