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 Lennox, CA
Chimney cleaning in Lennox usually means working on fireplaces that have been part of the neighborhood since the 1940s or 1950s, in homes where a masonry flue has had decades to collect creosote and coastal moisture has been quietly rusting the damper and cap. We’re Hadley Chimney Sweep, and we handle sweeping, repair, and gas fireplace work across Lennox with one consistent approach: a written price before anything starts, photos of what we find, and a live person on the phone whenever you call (424) 358-3187.
Why Lennox Homes Are Different
Lennox is dense, older, and close enough to the coast that the marine layer reaches most blocks on a regular basis. The housing stock runs heavily to 1940s through 1960s single-family homes and low-rise apartment buildings, and a lot of those structures still have their original masonry fireplaces. That matters because original fireplaces in Lennox were rarely built with modern flue liners, and five or six decades of occasional use still deposits creosote, the flammable tar byproduct of wood smoke, in amounts that harden over time and resist a casual brushing.
The coastal air adds another layer. Dampers and chimney caps on Lennox rooftops sit in salty, humid conditions for years, and we routinely see rusted damper assemblies and missing spark arrestors on homes here. A missing spark arrestor is an open invitation for birds and debris, and in Lennox that means nests and leaves blocking flues nobody has looked at in years. Cleaning a chimney in Lennox isn’t a generic job; it’s a job shaped by the age of the housing, the marine moisture, and how rarely these systems get inspected.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lennox Services
The two jobs Lennox homeowners call us about most are annual sweep and inspection work, and repair work when an inspection turns up deterioration in the flue or firebox. Below are the three services we offer in Lennox, each with its own dedicated page that goes into more detail and local pricing.
Chimney Sweep in Lennox
A Chimney Sweep in Lennox starts with a look at what’s actually happening inside the flue, not just a brush run. On Lennox homes we pay close attention to hardened creosote, because the coastal moisture cycle makes deposits glaze over faster than they do in drier inland neighborhoods. We sweep the full length of the flue, remove nests and debris, check the damper for rust, and document everything with photos before and after. That’s the standard Hadley job, on every visit, no exceptions.
Chimney Repair in Lennox
Older Lennox chimneys develop specific problems: spalling brick, cracked mortar joints, deteriorated flue liners, and rusted dampers that won’t open or seal. Chimney Repair in Lennox work begins with a camera inspection so you see exactly what we see, and we only recommend repairs the photos support. Flue liner work often involves HeatShield ceramic or a DuraFlex liner system, materials chimney pros actually use, and every repair comes with our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it isn’t done right, we come back and make it right, free.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Lennox
Plenty of Lennox homes have converted or added gas fireplaces, and these need a different kind of attention than wood-burning units. Gas Fireplace Repair in Lennox covers thermocouples, pilot assemblies, gas valves, and burner issues, plus basic log and glass maintenance. The coastal moisture that rusts chimney caps also corrodes gas components, so a fireplace that lights intermittently or smells odd is worth having checked before winter. We diagnose first, show you the failed part in a photo, and give a written price before any repair work begins.
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 Lennox
We work with the brands chimney professionals have trusted for years, including Famco caps and dampers, Copperfield accessories, and DuraFlex liner systems. Our techs keep common replacement parts on the truck, which means a surprising number of Lennox jobs get finished on the first visit. See our full lineup on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Lennox |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (Level 1 inspection included) | $190 – $310 |
| Chimney sweep with Level 2 camera inspection | $350 – $550 |
| Smoke chamber parging | $800 – $1,700 |
| Flue resurfacing (HeatShield) | $1,700 – $3,300 |
| Chimney cap replacement (standard cap) | $220 – $430 |
| Chimney crown repair (minor) | $330 – $580 |
| Masonry repair / brick repointing (partial) | $400 – $1,000 |
| Spark arrestor replacement or installation | $180 – $340 |
| Damper replacement (standard throat damper) | $230 – $500 |
| Gas fireplace diagnostic | $169 – $290 |
| Gas fireplace service and cleaning | $160 – $300 |
| Gas fireplace repair (common parts) | $260 – $750 |
What pushes a Lennox job toward the high end of these ranges is usually access: tight attic clearances, a tall or steep roofline, or a flue with enough hardened creosote that the sweep takes noticeably longer. Whatever the number turns out to be, you’ll see it in writing before any work starts: that’s a standing Hadley commitment, not a promotion.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lennox
We run calls throughout Lennox, from the residential blocks off Hawthorne Boulevard to the apartment buildings near Lennox Park and the single-family streets around the Lennox Middle School area. Our crews know the local roof pitches and the typical flue setups in each section of town, which keeps a cleaning or repair moving efficiently.
- Hawthorne Boulevard corridor
- Lennox Park area
- West Lennox (near the 405)
- East Lennox (Inglewood side)
- South Lennox (near Rosecrans)
We typically reach most Lennox homes within a day or two of booking, and every visit comes with a live arrival window so you’re not sitting around waiting.
Service Area – Cities Near Lennox
Hadley’s crews work the whole South Bay and Westside corridor, so if you’re in a neighboring city, we can usually schedule you without a long wait. We also serve Torrance, CA, Westchester, CA, Redondo Beach, CA, and Carson, CA. If you’re on the edge of Lennox, give us a call and we’ll confirm coverage.
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 Company in Lennox
Most Lennox calls are scheduled within one to two business days. We give you a live arrival window on the day of service, and the tech shows up in that window. Calls are answered by a live person 24/7 at (424) 358-3187.
For a standard chimney sweep or minor repair, no permit is typically required, and most Lennox HOAs don’t regulate chimney maintenance. Larger structural repairs on multi-unit buildings may need sign-off from the property owner or managing company, which we can help coordinate.
Yes. Much of Lennox is low-rise apartment stock, and we regularly sweep and repair shared chimneys in multi-unit buildings. We’ll scope the job, document the condition with camera photos, and give the owner or manager a written estimate before any work starts.
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 Lennox Customers Say
"Good sweep. The window was a bit wide, but updates kept me informed."
- Gabe S."Got a text with a photo report after the inspection. Cracked crown spotted and fixed the next week."
- Rena G."Drop cloths down, no soot anywhere. Booking was the easiest part."
- Susan B.