Level 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.
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterChimney Company in Winters, CA
Flint Chimney Sweep is the chimney company Winters homeowners call when they want the price in writing before any tool comes off the truck. A standard chimney sweep in Winters typically runs $189 – $289, and every job we book starts with a written quote you approve first. Winters homes sit in a valley that cools hard at night, which means fireplaces get real use from October through March, plus the occasional shoulder-season burn. If you need a sweep, inspection, or repair, call (830) 251-4560 and a live person answers.
Why Winters Homes Are Different
Winters sits at the edge of Putah Creek, where summer heat climbs past 100°F and winter nights dip below freezing. That swing matters for chimneys. The freeze-thaw cycle works on mortar joints year after year, and in older ranch homes near Railroad Avenue and the downtown grid, original brick chimneys built in the 1950s and 60s are now showing spalling brick faces and cracked crowns. We see that constantly on inspections.
Many Winters homes also burn oak and almond wood, both abundant in the area around Yolo County. Oak burns hot and long, but it produces fine, dense creosote when burned before it’s fully seasoned. Almond burns cleaner but throws a lot of ash. Both mean a Winters chimney loads up differently than one in a coastal city burning fir. In the newer subdivisions east of downtown, where homes went up in the 1990s and 2000s, the fireplaces are often zero-clearance factory units with narrower flues that need more frequent sweeping. One more Winters factor: the tule fog that settles in the valley between November and February adds ambient moisture, which binds creosote to the flue walls and makes it stick harder. A chimney that’s marginal in August is a blockage risk by January. These are the reasons we approach Winters jobs the way we do, with a camera on every inspection and photos in every report.
Our Main Winters Services
Most Winters homeowners first call us for a sweep, and about half of those calls turn into an inspection once we ask the right questions. Here’s what each involves.
Chimney Sweep in Winters
A proper sweep in Winters means more than running a brush up the flue. We cover the fireplace opening, run mechanical rods and brushes to remove creosote and soot, then hand-sweep the firebox, smoke shelf, and damper assembly. On homes burning local oak, we often find glazed creosote that requires extra passes. You get a written report with before-and-after photos, and the price is set before we start. This is the service most Winters homes need every year, especially if you burn more than two cords a season. Full details are on the Chimney Sweep in Winters page.
Chimney Inspection in Winters
An inspection in Winters starts with a camera run the full length of the flue. You watch the footage with the technician. We check the crown, cap, mortar joints, flashing, damper, and firebox, then document everything with photos and a written report. In Winters, we pay extra attention to crowns and top-seal joints because the freeze-thaw cycle hits exposed masonry hard. If you bought an older home near downtown, or you haven’t had the chimney looked at in years, this is the place to start. See Chimney Inspection in Winters for what’s included and how to prepare.
Chimney Repair in Winters
Repairs in Winters range from crown resealing and mortar repointing to full flue relining with DuraFlex or HeatShield systems. The old brick chimneys around the downtown grid are the most common candidates for repointing, while newer zero-clearance units tend to need cap replacements or chase cover fixes. Every repair we quote comes with a written price before work begins and a 365-day guarantee in writing. If a covered repair fails inside that year, we return and fix it at no charge. The Chimney Repair in Winters page lays out what each type of repair involves.
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Winters
We service and install chimney systems from Famco, Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield. We stock common parts for these brands locally, which means most Winters repairs don’t wait on a two-week ship time. Get the full list on our brands page.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Winters, CA
| Service | Typical range in Winters |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (single flue, wood-burning) | $189 – $289 |
| Chimney sweep for gas fireplace | $149 – $229 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $129 – $229 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (with camera) | $249 – $399 |
| Level 3 chimney inspection (after structural event or fire) | $899 – $1,700 |
| Crown repair and resealing | $350 – $850 |
| Mortar repointing (per 10 sq ft section) | $38 – $70 |
| Chimney cap installation (standard stainless) | $250 – $550 |
| Damper replacement / top-sealing damper | $400 – $800 |
| Flue relining with DuraFlex or HeatShield | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Firebox repair (steel panel / firebrick replacement) | $1,200 – $3,000 |
What pushes a Winters price higher is usually access: roof pitch on two-story homes, chase heights on newer construction, and the condition of old masonry around the crown. The number we write down before starting is the number on your invoice. No exceptions.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Winters
We cover the full Winters city limits and the surrounding county roads, from the older homes around downtown and Railroad Avenue to the subdivisions east of town and the rural properties along Putah Creek Road and County Road 89. Here are the areas we see most often.
- Downtown Winters (historic grid)
- East Winters (newer subdivisions)
- North Winters (near Winters High School)
- Putah Creek Road corridor (rural acreage)
- County Road 89 area (west of town)
We schedule Winters jobs Monday through Saturday, and most sweeps and inspections are booked inside a week, not a month.
Service Area – Cities Near Winters
Flint Chimney Sweep also serves homeowners in Dixon, CA, Davis, CA, and Vacaville, CA, with the same written-pricing policy and 365-day guarantee on every job. Our crews also run dispatch for Woodland, WA through the same Garrison Standard process. Scheduling for Winters is coordinated from our Sacramento office, and crews serve Winters directly.
Serving Winters, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Winters 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 Winters
Most Winters sweeps are scheduled within five to seven business days. We run a Monday-through-Saturday schedule in Yolo County, and our Sacramento office coordinates dispatch. Call (830) 251-4560 and a live person will give you the first available slot.
Most routine sweeps and inspections require no permit anywhere in Winters. Structural repairs like a full flue relining or crown rebuild may, depending on scope and whether the chimney is on an exterior wall. We tell you in writing before any repair starts if a permit applies to your job, and we handle the paperwork when it does.
Some newer Winters subdivisions have HOAs that require exterior changes to go through an architectural review. A sweep or inspection is never an issue. If a repair changes the chimney’s exterior look, like a new cap or crown coating, check your HOA’s design rules. We can provide spec sheets and material details for any approval form you need to file.
Ready to book? Call Flint Chimney Sweep at (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate. Written prices, background-checked technicians, and a full-year guarantee on every repair.
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 Winters Customers Say
"Full inspection with a camera. Found a cracked flue tile and quoted the repair clearly. Did not push."
- Lydia C."Great sweep. Only thing, the appointment window ran long and I waited. Cleanup was spotless though."
- Marge P."Sweep showed up on time, in uniform, and ran a tight job. Cleaned the flue, inspected the firebox, and gave me a short written report. Veteran-run and it shows."
- Walt R.