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 Mountain View, CA
Chimney work in Mountain View means dealing with 1950s and 60s brick fireplaces that have lived through a lot: decades of Bay Area seismic shifts, damp Pacific winters, and years of wood burning before modern liners became standard. We’re Ashby Chimney San Jose, and we handle chimney sweeps, inspections, and fireplace repairs throughout Mountain View under the Kingswell Guarantee. That means a written price before we start, a written guarantee when we finish, and a live person on the phone whenever you call (669) 266-5073.
Why Mountain View Homes Are Different
Most Mountain View chimneys fall into two groups. The first is the original brick fireplace in a 1950s or 60s rancher, common in the flatland tracts around Monta Loma, Rex Manor, and Blossom Valley. These chimneys were built before stainless liners were standard, often with clay tile flues that crack under decades of minor seismic stress. The second group is newer hillside construction above Foothill Expressway, where taller chimneys and exposure to wind-driven rain create a different set of moisture problems.
Infrequent burning is the quiet issue here. Mountain View winters are mild enough that fireplaces run for ambience, not heat. That means fewer hot fires to dry out the flue, so creosote hardens and moisture lingers in the masonry. Add in the cool, damp nights that push moisture deep into brick, and you get spalling, eroded mortar joints, and flue cracks that are easy to miss until an inspection camera or a chimney fire forces the issue. Homes built before 1960 often need a closer look, because a cracked original liner is not something a standard sweep alone will catch.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Mountain View Services
Most Mountain View homeowners reach out for one of two reasons: a fireplace that hasn’t been cleaned in years, or the suspicion that something inside the flue is no longer sound. These are the services we handle most often here, and each has its own Mountain View page with full detail and pricing.
Chimney Sweep in Mountain View
A sweep in Mountain View is rarely just about soot. Because fireplaces here are used lightly but consistently, creosote tends to sit and harden, which makes it tougher to remove and more likely to ignite if it builds up enough. We remove creosote and soot from the full flue path, vacuum everything out, and leave the firebox and hearth as close to what they were when the house was new as the brick will allow. For homes in the older flatland tracts, we also watch for spalling brick and loose mortar while we work. See the full scope and what to expect on our Chimney Sweep in Mountain View page.
Chimney Inspection in Mountain View
In Mountain View, an inspection is the practical way to answer the question every older chimney raises: is the flue actually safe to burn? We run a camera through the flue and give you a written report with photos, so you can see exactly what we see. That matters a lot here, because pre-1960 homes often have original clay liners with hairline cracks that a visual look down the flue from the roof simply won’t reveal. Learn how we grade what we find and when a deeper look is worth the fee on our Chimney Inspection in Mountain View page.
Fireplace Repair in Mountain View
Mountain View’s older brick fireplaces tend to need the same kinds of repair: cracked or missing mortar joints, damaged flue liners, and dampers that have rusted in place from years of moist winter air. We repair liners with HeatShield or a DuraFlex steel liner when the original has cracked, repoint mortar where moisture has eroded it, and replace dampers that no longer seal. Nothing is recommended without camera evidence you can see yourself. Details and repair scopes are on our Fireplace Repair in Mountain View 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.
Brands We Service in Mountain View
We service and repair most major fireplace and chimney brands found in Mountain View homes. That includes liners and components from HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Famco, plus parts we keep stocked locally for faster turnaround. For the full list, see our brands.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Mountain View, CA
Here is what chimney work typically costs in Mountain View. These are the ranges we quote from before seeing the chimney; your written price comes after we look at the actual flue and firebox.
| Service | Typical range in Mountain View |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (cleaning only) | $180 – $340 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $150 – $250 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (with camera scan) | $300 – $550 |
| Fireplace damper replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Firebox mortar repair / repointing | $400 – $1,200 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
| Flue liner repair (HeatShield resurfacing) | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Full stainless steel liner installation | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $400 |
What pushes a Mountain View quote toward the top of those ranges is usually age and moisture. A 1956 rancher with original clay tile and eroded mortar at the roofline is going to cost more to make sound than a newer fireplace with an existing steel liner. Whatever the condition, you get the number in writing before anything starts, and that number does not change at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Mountain View
We work throughout Mountain View, from the 1950s flatland tracts to the steeper hillside streets east of Foothill Expressway. Typical scheduling for a Mountain View job is within a few business days, and we coordinate all Mountain View work from our San Francisco Bay Area office.
- Monta Loma
- Rex Manor
- Blossom Valley
- Waverly Park
- Downtown / Old Mountain View
Service Area – Cities Near Mountain View
We also serve homeowners just beyond the Mountain View city line. If you’re in Los Altos, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, Stanford, CA, or Cupertino, CA, the same pricing and Kingswell Guarantee apply. Each of those areas shares the same housing stock and damp-winter conditions that shape chimney work on the Peninsula.
Serving Mountain View, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Mountain View 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 Mountain View
A standard sweep or Level 1 inspection does not require a permit. Significant structural repairs, like rebuilding a firebox or replacing a full flue liner, may require City of Mountain View approval. We can tell you which jobs trigger that requirement before any work is scheduled. Call (669) 266-5073 with your address and we can clarify.
Most Mountain View properties can be scheduled within a few business days. If your fireplace has been making noise, smelling damp, or you haven’t had the flue looked at in years, call (669) 266-5073 and our team will give you a straight answer on timing.
Some Mountain View neighborhoods with active HOAs have rules about exterior chimney appearance, particularly caps and crowns. Interior work is rarely restricted. If you tell us your HOA requirements, we can factor them into the written quote so there are no surprises later.
If you have a fireplace in Mountain View that hasn’t been checked in years, or you just want to know the real condition of your flue, call us at (669) 266-5073. You will get a live person, a straight answer, and a written price before we touch a single brick.
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 Mountain View Customers Say
"The amount of creosote they pulled out was scary. He said we were overdue and explained the fire risk without being dramatic about it. Clean, careful, left the hearth spotless."
- Caroline Webb"We smelled something off every time the heat kicked on. Turned out to be debris in the flue. He cleared it and the smell was gone. Patient explaining it all to a first timer like me."
- Annette Prosser"Sweep was done well and the price was fair. I did have to call twice to get the inspection report emailed over, but once I reached them they sent it right away. Fireplace is working great."
- Dwayne Ellis