Chimney Cleaning Services in Lennox, CA
Chimney cleaning in Lennox typically runs $180-$320 for a standard sweep and Level-1 inspection, with most appointments completed in a single visit. Hearthstone Chimney Co. of Los Angeles has worked in Lennox since 2013, and we answer our phones with a live person 24 hours a day at (844) 418-0954. If you’re off Century Boulevard near the 405, or closer to Prairie Avenue down by the Green Line, we know the streets and we know the chimneys.
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.
Why Lennox Homeowners Choose Hearthstone Chimney Co. of Los Angeles
We’ve been sweeping chimneys in Lennox long enough to recognize addresses by their brickwork. The post-war duplexes near Lennox Middle School, the single-family homes tucked between Inglewood Avenue and Hawthorne Boulevard, the pockets off 104th Street that back up against the freeway sound wall - our technicians have cleaned and inspected them all. Lennox homeowners tend to stay put. They raised families in these houses, they remember when the aerospace plants were still hiring on Aviation Boulevard, and they do not call a contractor twice unless the first one earned the return visit.
We earn it with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict. Every Level-2 camera inspection ends with dated images and a written report, not a verbal shrug and a bill. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians carry professional-grade materials from HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney - no builder-grade substitutes that fail in two seasons. The 90-Day Done Right Promise governs every job: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it. In writing, no arguing. If it’s not right, we come back. Most repairs finish in one visit, and the estimate we give is the number on the invoice.
Calls don’t go to voicemail. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ve served local communities for over 42 years, and we plan to be here in thirty more. That changes how you treat a customer.
Chimney Cleaning Services We Offer in Lennox
Chimney Cleaning & Sweep
Our standard sweep removes creosote, soot, and obstructions from the flue, followed by a visual inspection of accessible components. In Lennox, we often find bird nesting rather than heavy creosote due to infrequent fireplace use combined with persistent coastal humidity. We complete most cleanings in under two hours and leave the work area as we found it.
Learn more about our Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Lennox.

Chimney Repair
Decades of low-frequency vibration from LAX flight paths overhead have accelerated mortar joint cracking and crown fracturing in Lennox’s aging brick chimneys. Our repairs address spalling brick, deteriorated mortar, cracked crowns, and damaged flashing using professional-grade materials from DuraFlex and Copperfield. We document every defect with photos before touching a trowel.
Learn more about our Chimney Repair in Lennox.

Fireplace Services
Gas fireplace tune-ups, insert inspections, and wood-burning system evaluations for Lennox’s original 1940s-1960s hearths. Many fireplaces here have never had their dampers properly adjusted or their fireboxes repointed. Our $89 Seasonal Tune-Up includes a full safety check and efficiency assessment.
Learn more about our Fireplace Services in Lennox.

Chimney Cap & Crown Installation
A proper cap stops rain, birds, and roof rats from entering the flue. In Lennox’s coastal environment, we install Gelco and Famco caps in stainless steel or copper, with crowns poured or repaired to shed water correctly. Every installation carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Learn more about our Chimney Cap & Crown installation in Lennox.

Chimney Liner & Rebuild
Lennox’s original clay tile flue liners are now 60-80 years old and commonly cracked, offset, or deteriorated. We install DuraFlex stainless steel liners and perform partial or complete rebuilds when the structure no longer meets LA County Fire and Building codes. No surprises on the bill - upfront pricing before work begins.
Learn more about our Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Lennox.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Lennox
We’ve swept chimneys from the 405 corridor to the western edge near LAX flight paths. Our typical response time throughout the 90304 ZIP code is same-day or next-day for standard appointments, with emergency calls prioritized.
- The post-war homes near Lennox Middle School and 104th Street
- The duplex blocks between Inglewood Avenue and Hawthorne Boulevard
- The residential pockets off Century Boulevard near the Green Line
- The older single-family streets west of Prairie Avenue
Why Lennox’s Climate & Housing Affect Chimney Cleaning
Lennox’s mild South Bay climate, fed by marine air rolling in from the Pacific just 4-5 miles west, keeps winters gentle and fireplaces cold. Most homeowners here light fires a handful of times per year, sometimes fewer. That infrequent use creates a false sense of security. Out of sight, out of mind - until a nesting starling blocks the flue or a cracked liner lets combustion gases seep through bedroom walls.
The housing stock tells the rest of the story. Lennox was built to house aerospace and defense workers in the 1940s through 1960s, and those original brick masonry fireplaces with clay tile flue liners are now entering their seventh or eighth decade. Coastal humidity cycling has left its mark: efflorescence on brick faces, spalled surfaces where water froze in microscopic pores, mortar joints ground to powder by decades of vibration from jets overhead. Our technicians inspect for these conditions as a matter of course, because skipping them in Lennox would be negligent. The flight path damage is real and distinctive. Neighboring Hawthorne and Inglewood sit further from the primary LAX corridors, and their chimneys show different failure patterns. We adjust our inspection protocol accordingly.
There’s also the permit quirk. Lennox is unincorporated LA County, not an incorporated city. Chimney and fireplace work requiring permits falls under LA County Fire and Building codes, not a local city fire marshal. Homeowners who’ve had work done in Inglewood or Hawthorne often assume the same municipal permit process applies. It doesn’t. We handle LA County permitting as part of our standard workflow, so you don’t discover the discrepancy mid-project.
Pricing for Chimney Cleaning in Lennox
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep & Level-1 inspection | $180 - $260 |
| Level-2 camera inspection with written report | $280 - $380 |
| Chimney sweep + gas fireplace tune-up | $240 - $320 |
| Bird/nest removal with sweep | $220 - $340 |
| $89 Seasonal Tune-Up (limited time standing offer) | $89 |
These are honest ranges for the Lennox market, based on accessibility, condition, and time required. We provide no-hassle upfront pricing before any work begins. The number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 5% discount. Repairs over $250 qualify for $50 off. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received elsewhere.
Call (844) 418-0954 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Service Area - Cities Near Lennox
We work throughout the South Bay and Westside. Homeowners in our broader service area can expect the same live-answer phones, same documented inspections, same 90-Day Done Right Promise. Specific nearby cities we serve include Del Aire to the southwest, Hawthorne to the east and south, Inglewood to the north and east, and El Segundo to the west along the coast.
Serving Lennox, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lennox 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 Cleaning in Lennox
A standard chimney sweep and Level-1 inspection in Lennox costs between $180 and $260, depending on accessibility and condition. Level-2 camera inspections run $280-$380. Call (844) 418-0954 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Yes. We regularly repair mortar joint cracking and crown fracturing caused by decades of low-frequency jet traffic vibration in Lennox. Our repairs use professional-grade materials and include photo documentation. The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers all work. Call (844) 418-0954 to schedule an inspection.
Despite infrequent fireplace use, Lennox chimneys should be inspected annually and cleaned as needed. Coastal humidity and bird nesting create hazards even without heavy creosote. Many of our Lennox customers are surprised by what we find after two or three years of neglect. Call (844) 418-0954 to book your inspection.
For Lennox’s 60-80 year old clay tile liners, replacement with a stainless steel liner is often more cost-effective long-term than repeated spot repairs. A cracked liner is a genuine safety hazard - combustion gases can enter living spaces. We assess each chimney individually and provide upfront pricing for both options. Call (844) 418-0954 for a free evaluation.
No city permit - Lennox is unincorporated LA County, so permits fall under LA County Fire and Building codes, not a municipal fire marshal. This surprises homeowners who’ve worked with contractors in Inglewood or Hawthorne. We handle LA County permitting as part of our standard process. Call (844) 418-0954 and we’ll walk you through it.
Written by the team at Hearthstone Chimney Co. of Los Angeles, serving Lennox and local communities since 1984.
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.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within same-day.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
What Los Angeles Customers Say
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