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 Magna, UT
Most of the chimney work we do in Magna is repair, not sweeping. The small post-war brick and frame homes that grew up around the Kennecott copper smelter hold flues built for coal heat, and those original clay-tile liners are often spalled, undersized, or cracked in ways no sweep alone can fix. Add cold, still winters that settle inversion air over the valley floor, and a drafting problem becomes something the whole block can see. If you’ve noticed smoke backing into the room or a liner you don’t trust, call us at (833) 497-1153. We sweep, repair, and restore – not just clean and leave.
Why Magna Homes Are Different
Magna sits on the west bench of the Salt Lake Valley, and the housing here tells you what kind of chimney work to expect before you walk in. The 1940s through 1960s mill-worker cottages and small bungalows that line the older blocks were built with exterior masonry chimneys and original clay-tile liners. Those flues were sized for coal furnaces and fireplaces, then the house got a modern gas appliance or insert, and suddenly the flue is draft-starved. It’s the reason so many cleaning calls here turn into flue-sizing and relining evaluations instead of a quick sweep.
The climate adds its own wear. Freeze-thaw cycles through our cold winters crack exterior crowns and open up mortar joints, and a persistent Wasatch Front inversion traps smoke low over the valley when the air goes still. A properly drafting flue is a safety issue and an air-quality one at the same time. And a lot of these post-war brick chimneys along the old smelter-worker blocks have no exterior cleanout at all, so the first visit often means pulling the stovepipe or reaching a flue through the basement cleanout door – one that hasn’t been swept since the house was heated with coal.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Magna Services
Two jobs come up most in Magna: keeping a working flue clear, and getting lint out of the dryer duct before it packs solid. Both are fire-hazard work, and both are worth doing on the same visit.
Chimney Sweep in Magna
Sweeping a Magna chimney usually starts with a question about access. Many of these post-war brick chimneys have no exterior cleanout, so we pull the stovepipe or work through the basement cleanout door to reach a flue that may not have been touched in decades. We run the brush, then camera the liner so you can see the tile condition for yourself rather than take our word for it. The inversion air here makes a weak draft obvious, and a clean flue draws better. For the full rundown, see Chimney Sweep in Magna.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Magna
Dryer ducts in these older Magna homes were often run long and with a few too many elbows, which lets lint collect instead of blowing clear. We pull the duct apart where we can, brush the full run, and clear the exterior hood so the flap moves freely again. It’s one of the most overlooked fire hazards in a house, and it’s easy to fold into a chimney visit. Details live on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Magna page.
Chimney Repair in Magna
Chimney repair is the core of what we do in Magna, because the housing stock here almost demands it. The 1940s to 1960s brick cottages were built with clay-tile liners sized for coal, and freeze-thaw winters along the west bench have cracked crowns and opened mortar joints on exterior chimneys. When a sweep uncovers a spalled or cracked liner, we assess whether relining makes sense rather than patch it and hope. Our full scope is on our Chimney Repair page. Trade-grade materials, not off-the-shelf substitutes.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You need a new liner when the camera shows cracked, spalled, or missing clay tiles, or when the existing flue is undersized for the appliance now venting into it.
What it costs in Magna
Liner installation in Magna typically runs $2,400 – $6,500 depending on flue length, liner diameter, and whether the chimney needs prep work first.
How we do it
We camera the flue, size the liner to the appliance, then install a DuraFlex flexible stainless system with the correct top plate and cap, and verify draft before we leave.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A cracked, crumbling, or detached crown lets water straight into the masonry, and you’ll often see it as damp staining on the chimney breast inside.
What it costs in Magna
Crown repair in Magna usually falls between $450 and $1,400, with full crown rebuilds at the higher end and crack sealing at the lower.
How we do it
We remove the failed crown material, form a fresh overhanging crown with the proper slope away from the flue, and seal the bond at the liner.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Magna
These are typical estimated ranges for Magna, and the written estimate you get before any work starts sets the final price.
| Item | Typical range in Magna |
|---|---|
| Chimney liner installation | $2,400 – $6,500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,400 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can it be patched?
Sometimes it can be resurfaced rather than replaced. If the camera shows the tile structure is intact but the surface is cracked or pitted, HeatShield resurfacing can restore it. If tiles are displaced or the flue is undersized for your appliance, a full DuraFlex reline is the right call.
Can a Magna chimney with no exterior cleanout still be repaired?
Yes. Many post-war brick chimneys here only have a basement cleanout door or stovepipe access, so we plan the repair around that. We pull the stovepipe or work from the basement, camera the flue, and confirm access before quoting so the estimate holds.
Brands We Service in Magna
We specify DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing, Gelco and Olympia Chimney components because the pros do – these are trade-grade materials, not hardware-store patchwork. We don’t stock parts locally; we source what each job needs. Most standard repairs are quoted and scheduled within a few days of your sweep. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Magna |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,400 – $6,500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,400 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
Price in Magna climbs with flue length, liner diameter, and how much prep a post-war brick chimney needs before the new system goes in – an oversized or spalled original liner takes more work than a straight reline. We give you the flat price in writing before booking, so there are no surprises on the day.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Magna
We work across the west bench, from the older smelter-worker blocks near the historic downtown core out toward the 1990s and 2000s infill on the edges. Response timing depends on where dispatch is coming from that day, so a call books you into the earliest opening Sunday through Friday rather than a fixed window.
- Historic downtown Magna
- Pleasant Green
- Bacchus
- West Bench
- Copper Park
Service Area – Cities Near Magna
Magna sits on the west side of the valley, and our service area covers the neighbors around it. If you’re just outside the city line, we likely cover you: Kearns, UT to the south, Taylorsville, UT and Salt Lake City, UT to the east, and South Salt Lake, UT a little further in. Call and we’ll confirm coverage and the nearest opening.
Serving Magna, UT – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Magna and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Magna
Magna is on our regular Salt Lake Valley route, so we book you into the earliest opening. Call (833) 497-1153 and we’ll confirm a time. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Relining and major structural repair often require a permit through the local building department, though simple sweeps and cap work usually don’t. We’ll tell you upfront if a job needs one so you can check with the city before scheduling.
We cover Magna and the surrounding west-valley cities – Kearns, Taylorsville, South Salt Lake, and Salt Lake City. If you’re not sure whether you’re in range, call (833) 497-1153 and we’ll confirm before booking.
Whether you’re in a 1950s mill-worker cottage with an original clay-tile flue or a newer infill home with a gas insert, we diagnose the actual condition before recommending anything – nothing gets sold without camera evidence you can see for yourself. Call (833) 497-1153 for a free estimate. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
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 Magna Customers Say
"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
- Brian Norris"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
- Roger Ziegler"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
- Christine Lin