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 Lemoore, CA
Alcott Chimney Sweep provides chimney cleaning, inspection, and gas fireplace repair across Lemoore, CA. Lemoore homes present a different set of chimney problems than older Central Valley cities: newer tract construction with prefabricated fireplaces, agricultural dust from surrounding farmland, and long stretches of fireplace inactivity during hot summers. What this means practically is that a Lemoore chimney often needs debris and nest removal more urgently than creosote treatment. Call us at (559) 215-1714 when you want a straight answer about what’s actually going on in your flue.
Why Lemoore Homes Are Different
Most Lemoore homes were built within the last 30 to 40 years, and the fireplaces in those homes are typically prefabricated or zero-clearance units, not traditional masonry chimneys. That changes the work. A prefab fireplace has a manufactured metal flue that can’t be cleaned the same way as a brick chimney, and it needs inspection for warping, rust, and gaps that don’t exist in older construction.
The bigger factor here is the Central Valley climate. Hot, dry summers mean fireplaces sit unused for months at a time. During that stretch, dust from surrounding farmland works its way into the flue, along with spider webs, debris, and occasionally bird or rodent nests. By the time the first cool night of October arrives, many Lemoore homeowners light a fire and get a plume of smoke back into the living room, or worse, a carbon monoxide alarm triggered by a dusty, soot-clogged direct-vent gas log system. We see that exact pattern every fall: rarely used fireplaces in newer subdivisions, first ignition of the season, alarm goes off, and we get the call.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Lemoore Services
Three services cover nearly every chimney scenario we handle in Lemoore. Each has its own page with pricing and full detail.
Chimney Sweep in Lemoore
A standard sweep in Lemoore is often less about heavy creosote glaze and more about clearing out the dust, webs, and occasional animal nesting that accumulate during the months the fireplace sits idle. In prefab fireplaces from the 1990s and 2000s, we use brushes and tools sized for metal flues rather than masonry chimneys. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, and a clean drop cloth around the firebox is part of every job. Chimney Sweep in Lemoore covers what a sweep includes, when it makes sense, and what we charge.
Chimney Inspection in Lemoore
An inspection is the only way to know whether a rarely used Lemoore fireplace is actually safe to light. In tract housing from the last few decades, we commonly find cracked firebrick panels, corroded dampers, and direct-vent gas log systems that haven’t been checked since installation. If you’ve just bought a home in Lemoore, or you haven’t lit the fireplace in two or more years, this is where to start. Chimney Inspection in Lemoore explains the different inspection levels and what we document in the written report.
Gas Fireplace Repair in Lemoore
Many Lemoore homes have direct-vent gas log fireplaces that get ignored for years at a time. When they finally get switched on in the fall, accumulated dust and soot on the burner and the venting can trigger carbon monoxide alarms or fail to ignite altogether. Repair work covers thermocouples, pilot assemblies, valves, and burner cleaning. We install and service professional parts from manufacturers like Olympia Chimney and Famco, not box-store substitutes. Gas Fireplace Repair in Lemoore has the full price breakdown.
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 Lemoore
We carry and install professional trade materials from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. These are the brands chimney professionals specify for replacement flue components, caps, dampers, and gas fireplace internals. Common parts are stocked on the truck for most Lemoore visits, which means repairs often get finished the same day. See our brands for the full list and what each is used for.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Lemoore, CA
Rates reflect current market pricing for the Lemoore and Kings County area. Every quote is written before work begins, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
| Service | Typical range in Lemoore |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (prefab or masonry) | $129 – $189 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $95 – $165 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2, real estate or change-of-use) | $199 – $349 |
| Chimney cap installation | $145 – $295 |
| Damper replacement (top-mount or throat) | $165 – $385 |
| Flue liner repair (HeatShield resurfacing) | $999 – $1,999 |
| Full stainless flue liner replacement (DuraFlex) | $2,499 – $4,999 |
| Gas fireplace tune-up and cleaning | $119 – $189 |
| Gas valve replacement | $225 – $425 |
| Thermocouple or thermopile replacement | $135 – $279 |
| Gas log set replacement | $349 – $899 |
Prices in Lemoore tend to run toward the middle of these ranges. What pushes a job higher than the table suggests is usually the condition of a neglected prefab flue: rust, warped panels, or animal damage that wasn’t visible until we got a camera up there. You’ll receive the written price before we begin, and a written guarantee accompanies every repair. If a repair fails within 365 days under the Done Right Promise, the second visit is free.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lemoore
We cover all of Lemoore and the surrounding subdivisions, including:
- West Hills area
- Lemoore Golf Course neighborhoods
- Downtown and the historic grid near D Street
- Newer tract developments east of Highway 41
- Bush Street and the elementary school corridors
Most Lemoore appointments are scheduled within a few business days. If your alarm is going off or smoke is rolling back into the room, say so on the call and we’ll work you in sooner.
Service Area – Cities Near Lemoore
We also serve surrounding Kings and Fresno County communities. If you’re in Hanford, CA, Kingsburg, CA, Selma, CA, or Fowler, CA, the same written-price policy and name-and-photo technician preview apply.
Serving Lemoore, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lemoore 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 Lemoore
Most routine sweeps and inspections get scheduled within a three to five business days. If you’re dealing with a carbon monoxide alarm, smoke backing up into the room, or a fireplace that won’t shut off, we treat it as urgent and fit you in sooner. Call (559) 215-1714 and a live person answers around the clock.
Routine sweeping, inspection, and most repairs do not require a city permit in Lemoore. Some newer subdivisions have HOA rules about visible exterior changes like chimney caps, so if you’re replacing a cap or adding a weather shield, check your CC&Rs first. We can tell you what the work involves so you have the right information for the HOA.
We serve all Lemoore ZIP codes plus the communities around it, including Hanford, Kingsburg, Selma, and Fowler. Coverage is determined by drive time and scheduling, not by neighborhood boundaries, so if you’re within the greater Lemoore area we’ll make it work. Call (559) 215-1714 for details on your specific street.
A prefab or zero-clearance fireplace has a manufactured metal flue and firebox, common in Lemoore tract homes from the 1990s onward. A masonry chimney is built from brick and mortar. The cleaning and inspection methods differ, and so do the failure modes: prefab units get rust, warped panels, and venting gaps, while masonry chimneys get deteriorated mortar and spalling brick. Knowing which type you have changes how we approach the job.
When you’re ready to schedule a cleaning, inspection, or gas fireplace repair in Lemoore, call (559) 215-1714. You’ll get a written price before work begins, a technician you know by name and photo before they arrive, and a 365-day guarantee on any repair we complete.
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 Lemoore Customers Say
"Damper was stuck shut and I thought I'd need a new one. He freed it and lubricated it for almost nothing. Honest guys."
- Calvin M."We'd had a bird nest in the flue for a year. Removed it, installed a new cap, and we finally got a draft that works. No smoke smell in the house."
- Eric Q."Left no soot anywhere. Even brought a vacuum with a sealed filter. I'd use them again every fall."
- Beth H.