Fast, Reliable Chimney Liner & Rebuild Across Pomona
Chimney liner and rebuild work in Pomona typically runs $1,800-$6,500 depending on whether you need a stainless steel liner dropped into a sound chimney or a partial rebuild of deteriorated masonry. Most of our Chimney Liner & Rebuild projects in the 91766 and 91767 ZIP codes are completed in a single day, with our crew arriving from our Los Angeles base usually within 45 minutes to an hour. We’ve been working on the original fireplaces in Pomona’s postwar neighborhoods since 1984, and we’ve learned what fails here: terra-cotta flue tiles cracked by decades of inland valley temperature swings, mortar joints turned to powder in 1950s ranch chimneys, and stainless liners that were never installed at all. Call (844) 803-1545 and a live person will pick up, any hour, to schedule your free estimate.
Why Hearthstone Chimney Co. Is Pomona’s Preferred Chimney Liner & Rebuild Company
Pomona homeowners know the difference between a crew that understands inland valley chimneys and one that’s guessing. We’ve rebuilt liners in the tract homes off Garey Avenue, replaced flue tiles in the neighborhoods near Cal Poly Pomona, and documented cracked crowns in the 91769 area with our Pomona Chimney Cap & Crown inspections and Level-2 camera work - photos you can see, a plain-English verdict.
Our reputation here is built on showing up when we say we’ll show up. Most jobs in Pomona are completed in a single visit by background-checked, uniformed technicians. The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers every liner and rebuild we do in this city - in writing, no arguing, governed by our K.E.Y.S. values: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it.
Calls from Pomona are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not a voicemail. Not a callback queue. A real person who can dispatch a technician or book your inspection.
We also handle Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Pomona and Chimney Repair in Pomona, which means we see the full condition of your system before recommending liner work. A sweep often reveals whether your flue is salvageable or whether rebuild is the honest answer.
Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild Services in Pomona
Stainless Steel Liner Installation
Stainless steel liners are the standard for relining masonry chimneys in Pomona’s 1950s-1970s housing stock. We use DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney products, dropped into the existing flue and properly insulated to handle the temperature swings that come with genuine winter use in the Pomona Valley. A typical stainless liner installation in Pomona runs $1,800-$3,200 for a straightforward single-flue chimney. Homes near the 10 Freeway corridor with heavier use patterns sometimes need the heavier-gauge options we carry.

Flexible Liner Solutions
Not every Pomona chimney is straight. The offset flues we find in ranch-style homes south of Holt Avenue often require a flexible liner that can navigate bends without tearing. Flexible liners from DuraFlex allow us to reline chimneys that rigid pipe cannot. Installation runs $2,200-$3,800 in Pomona, depending on length and number of offsets. We inspect with a camera first to map the flue before quoting - no surprises on the bill.

Liner Replacement
Some Pomona homes already have a liner, but it’s failed. We’ve pulled out rusted galvanized liners from the 1980s, cracked clay liners from the original 1960s build, and improperly sized liners that caused drafting problems in homes near Lincoln Park. Liner replacement means removing the old material, inspecting the surrounding masonry, and installing the correct new system. Expect $2,500-$4,500 for most replacement jobs in the 91766 and 91767 ZIP codes.

Partial Chimney Rebuild
When the flue is gone and the surrounding masonry is compromised, a partial rebuild is the honest recommendation. We see this frequently in Pomona’s original tract homes where the chimney breast has spalled, the crown has cracked, and water has been entering for years. A partial rebuild with our Fireplace Services in Pomona typically addresses the top several feet of masonry, the crown, and the flue system. Costs in Pomona range from $3,500-$6,500. We document everything with photos before and after, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise applies.

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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Pomona
We stock professional-grade materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney - no builder-grade substitutes. For Pomona homeowners, this means faster turnaround because we don’t wait on special orders. When we find a cracked flue tile during your Level-2 inspection, we can often schedule the liner installation within days, not weeks. Famco and Copperfield components round out our inventory for caps, dampers, and connectors. Every part is documented in your written estimate, and every part is covered.
Common Chimney Liner & Rebuild Problems We See in Pomona Homes
- Cracked terra-cotta flue tiles in original 1960s fireplaces. The postwar tract homes across south Pomona were built with single-wythe brick and terra-cotta flue liners rated for 50 years. They’re now 60-70 years old. Thermal cycling from the valley’s wider temperature swings - cold nights in the upper 30s, summer days over 90 - accelerates the cracking we document in nearly every unlined chimney we inspect.
- Bird nests and debris blockages from Santa Ana wind events. Pomona’s position in the inland basin creates a funnel effect we don’t see in sheltered Claremont or La Verne. Uncapped chimneys on valley-facing exposures regularly contain packed leaves, twigs, and nesting material that homeowners discover only when they light the first fire of winter.
- Spalled mortar joints and deteriorated crowns. Decades of deferred maintenance on original masonry allows water intrusion that freezes and expands in the rare cold snaps, then bakes in summer heat. The result is mortar that turns to sand and crowns that crack and shed pieces onto the roof.
- Missing liners in homes never upgraded from original construction. Many Pomona homeowners are surprised to learn their fireplace has no liner at all - just bare brick and terra-cotta. This was standard in 1950s-1970s construction but is no longer safe for modern appliance connections or sustained wood-burning use.
Pricing for Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Pomona, CA
Honest pricing starts with honest ranges. Here’s what chimney liner and rebuild work costs in the Pomona market:
- Stainless steel liner installation: $1,800-$3,200
- Flexible liner installation (offset flues): $2,200-$3,800
- Liner replacement (remove and replace existing): $2,500-$4,500
- Partial chimney rebuild (masonry + flue): $3,500-$6,500
- Full chimney rebuild: $8,500-$15,000+ (rare; most Pomona homes qualify for partial)
- Level-2 camera inspection with written report: $250-$350
What moves you within these ranges? Height of chimney, accessibility, number of flues, condition of existing masonry, and whether we need to remove an old liner first. We provide no-hassle upfront pricing - the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. Every estimate is free, and we offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you’ve received elsewhere. Seniors and veterans receive a standing 5% discount.
We Also Serve Cities Near Pomona
Our crew works throughout the Pomona Valley and surrounding foothill communities. If you’re in Pomona, San Dimas, La Verne, Charter Oak, or Diamond Bar, we’re the same travel time away and we know the same housing stock. The Santa Ana wind patterns, the postwar tract construction, the original masonry fireplaces - we’ve worked on them in every one of these cities.
Serving Pomona, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pomona 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 - Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Pomona
We typically arrive in Pomona within 45 minutes to an hour from dispatch, and we schedule most liner installations within 3-5 business days of your approved estimate. Emergency situations - a blocked flue, visible chimney damage after a wind event, or a failed liner discovered during a home sale inspection - can often be addressed same-day or next-day. Call (844) 803-1545; a live person answers 24/7 to check availability.
We work in all Pomona ZIP codes: 91766, 91767, 91769, and 91797. That includes the original ranch tracts south of Holt Avenue, the hillside homes near Phillips Ranch, the neighborhoods around Cal Poly Pomona, and the established areas off Garey Avenue and Temple Avenue. If your chimney is in Pomona, we cover it.
Yes. Our phones are staffed by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. If you have a blocked flue, carbon monoxide concerns, or structural damage that makes your fireplace unsafe to use, we’ll prioritize your call and dispatch a technician as quickly as possible. The 90-Day Done Right Promise applies to emergency work exactly as it does to scheduled work.
Pricing is comparable across the Pomona Valley. We don’t charge a travel premium for Pomona versus San Dimas or La Verne. Your final cost depends on chimney height, accessibility, and the specific liner system required - not your ZIP code. The $89 Seasonal Tune-Up and $50 Off Any Repair Over $250 offers apply uniformly. Call (844) 803-1545 for a free estimate that reflects your actual chimney condition.
Every liner and rebuild we complete in Pomona is covered by our 90-Day Done Right Promise - in writing, no arguing. If it’s not right, we come back and make it right. Manufacturer warranties on DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney products extend beyond our labor guarantee. We honor both without making you chase paperwork. The promise is simple: Krafted right, Every time, Your home first, Standing behind it.
Ready to get your chimney liner or rebuild done right? Call (844) 803-1545 for a free estimate. A live person will answer, any time, and we’ll be there when we say.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Pomona since 1984.