Fast, Reliable Chimney Liner & Rebuild Across Santa Monica
Chimney liner and rebuild work in Santa Monica typically runs $2,800-$7,500 depending on whether you’re replacing a single flue liner or rebuilding a multi-flue stack, and our Chimney Liner & Rebuild crews complete most jobs in one visit with upfront pricing locked before we start. We’ve been driving to Santa Monica since 1984, and we know the difference between a 1920s Spanish Colonial chimney north of Montana Avenue and a 1960s prefab unit off Lincoln Boulevard. Call (844) 803-1545 - a live person answers, even at 11 p.m.
Why Hearthstone Chimney Co. Is Santa Monica’s Preferred Chimney Liner & Rebuild Company
Santa Monica homeowners don’t hire us because we’re flashy. They hire us because we’ve been here long enough to understand what salt air does to a damper, and because Russell Haines built this company on the principle that a craftsman should be able to explain his work in plain English and stand behind it without a lawyer.
We’ve served the 90401, 90402, 90403, and 90404 zip codes for decades. Our technicians know that a chimney in the 90402 hills faces different stresses than one three blocks from the beach in 90401, where the marine layer sits heaviest. That local knowledge matters when we’re deciding whether a liner can be salvaged or whether the flue tiles have absorbed enough moisture to require full replacement.
Our phones are staffed by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Most Santa Monica calls for liner work get same-day or next-day scheduling, and our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive with the materials to finish in a single visit. The 90-Day Done Right Promise covers every job - in writing, no arguing. If it’s not right, we come back.
Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild Services in Santa Monica
Stainless Steel Liner Installation
We install rigid and flexible stainless steel liners from DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney for Santa Monica’s masonry fireplaces, especially the large-format originals common in the 1920s-1940s homes north of Montana Avenue. These single-wall or double-wall systems restore proper draft, contain combustion gases, and meet current NFPA 211 standards. A typical stainless steel liner installation in Santa Monica runs $2,800-$4,200 for a standard single-flue chimney.
Flexible Liner Installation
Flexible liners navigate offset flues and tight smoke chambers that rigid pipe cannot, which matters in Santa Monica’s older homes where settling has shifted the flue path over ninety years. We use professional-grade flexible products from DuraFlex and HeatShield, sized precisely to your appliance. Flexible liner work in Santa Monica generally costs $2,400-$3,800, with the lower end for straight runs and the higher end for chimneys with multiple offsets or difficult access.
Liner Replacement
When clay flue tiles crack, spall, or delaminate - common in Santa Monica where marine moisture accelerates deterioration - replacement is the only safe option. We remove the damaged liner, inspect the surrounding masonry with our Level-2 camera, and install a new system that matches your heating appliance’s requirements. Liner replacement in Santa Monica typically falls between $2,600-$4,500, depending on flue count and whether the smoke chamber needs parging.
Partial Chimney Rebuild
Santa Monica’s salt-laden air attacks mortar joints from the crown down, and we’ve rebuilt more upper sections above the roofline in this city than in any other community we serve. A partial rebuild addresses the stack above the shoulder, replacing deteriorated brick, resetting the crown, and integrating a new liner system. Partial rebuilds in Santa Monica run $4,500-$7,500, with the variance driven by scaffolding needs, brick matching, and liner configuration.
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 Santa Monica
We work exclusively with professional-grade materials - no builder-grade substitutes that fail in coastal conditions. Our Santa Monica warehouse stocks DuraFlex stainless and flexible liners, HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing products, and Famco chimney caps and dampers, which means we don’t order-and-wait when your chimney needs immediate attention. Copperfield supply hardware rounds out our inventory for custom flashing and masonry repair. These are the same brands specified by factory engineers, and they’re the same brands we install in our own homes.
Common Chimney Liner & Rebuild Problems We See in Santa Monica Homes
- Salt-air corrosion of metal components. Santa Monica’s ocean exposure corrodes dampers, chase covers, and factory-built chimney flashing far faster than inland communities. We regularly find stainless steel that should last decades pitted and failing in half that time within a few blocks of the beach.
- Efflorescence and spalling in 1920s-1940s masonry. The marine layer keeps brick and mortar perpetually damp north of Montana Avenue and in the 90402 hills, promoting white mineral deposits and surface flaking that compromise the flue’s structural integrity.
- Undersized or unlined flues in mid-century prefab systems. Apartment buildings and condos in 90404 and 90405 often contain factory-built fireplaces installed before current UL liner standards, creating clearance hazards and poor draft performance that only a full liner replacement can correct.
- Nesting debris in seldom-used flues. Because SCAQMD Spare the Air restrictions and mild weather keep many Santa Monica fireplaces dark for entire seasons, house sparrows and wind-blown material from the nearby Palisades bluffs accumulate unchecked, creating blockages and carbon monoxide risks.
Pricing for Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Santa Monica, CA
Here’s what chimney liner and rebuild work actually costs in Santa Monica’s market:
| Service | Typical Range in Santa Monica |
|---|---|
| Stainless steel liner (single flue) | $2,800 - $4,200 |
| Flexible liner installation | $2,400 - $3,800 |
| Liner replacement (clay tile removal) | $2,600 - $4,500 |
| Partial chimney rebuild with liner | $4,500 - $7,500 |
| Full chimney rebuild | $8,500 - $15,000+ |
| Smoke chamber parging | $800 - $1,400 |
What moves the number: scaffolding requirements on multi-story homes, brick matching for historic properties, the number of flues, and whether the crown and flashing need simultaneous replacement. We provide no-hassle upfront pricing - the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. Call (844) 803-1545 for a free estimate, and we’ll apply our $50 Off Any Repair Over $250 if your project qualifies. Seniors and veterans receive a permanent 5% discount.
We Also Serve Cities Near Santa Monica
Our crews work throughout the Westside. If you’re in Santa Monica, Venice, Pacific Palisades, Century City, or Culver City, we’re already familiar with your local building stock and climate conditions. We also handle Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Santa Monica and Chimney Repair in Santa Monica for homeowners who need comprehensive chimney care beyond liner work.
Serving Santa Monica, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
Most Santa Monica appointments are scheduled same-day or next-day, and our technicians arrive with the materials to complete most liner installations and partial rebuilds in a single visit. Call (844) 803-1545 - a live person answers 24/7 to book your slot.
Yes. We work in every Santa Monica zip code: 90401 downtown and beach-adjacent, 90402 north of Montana Avenue, 90403 mid-city and Wilshire corridor, and 90404 east of Lincoln. Each area presents different chimney challenges, and our crews know the distinction.
Generally yes, by 10-20%, due to Santa Monica’s stricter permit requirements, limited street parking for scaffolding trucks, and the premium materials needed to withstand salt-air corrosion. We offset this with upfront pricing, no surprise add-ons, and our permanent 5% senior and veteran discount.
We answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we prioritize situations involving carbon monoxide risk, visible structural compromise, or post-earthquake damage. For true emergencies, we can often dispatch within hours. Call (844) 803-1545 and a live person will assess your situation immediately.
Every job is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise - in writing, no arguing. If it’s not right, we come back. Manufacturer warranties on DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney liners extend well beyond this period, and we register those warranties on your behalf so there’s no paperwork to track.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Santa Monica since 1984.