California · Area codes 510 / 341
Chimney sweep in Oakland, CA
Chimney inspection, chimney cleaning and dryer vent cleaning for Oakland, Fremont, Hayward and Berkeley and the rest of the 510 / 341 area.
Area codes served: 510, 341 · the overlay covers the same area as 510, so all are included.
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Chimney care in the 510 area
Around Oakland, Fremont and Hayward, earthquakes, wildfire risk and local burn rules all shape chimney care. Masonry chimneys can crack in a quake, which is why NFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 inspection after an event like that. Many areas have no-burn days or spark arrestor rules; check with your local air district and fire department.
The Census Bureau counts about 635,500 homes and apartments in the 510 territory. 70.9% were built before 1980 and 19.9% before 1940, higher than the California figure of 57.5% built before 1980. The median home here dates from the 1960s, and 51.8% of homes are single-family detached houses.
68% of occupied homes heat mainly with utility gas and 26.8% with electricity. Wood is the main heating fuel in 0.2% of homes, lower than the national rate of 1.5%.
With 19.9% of homes built before 1940, many chimneys here are older masonry. Older flues can be unlined or have clay tile liners that have cracked over the years, which a camera inspection of the flue will show.
Under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, 83% of residents live in climate zone 3C (warm, marine), and the rest mostly in 3B (warm, dry).
The 510 territory (with overlay 341) is home to roughly 1,684,000 people across 79 ZIP codes in Alameda County, Contra Costa County.
Services in Oakland
- Chimney inspection in Oakland: Level 1, 2 and 3 to NFPA 211
- Chimney cleaning in Oakland: creosote and soot removal
- Dryer vent cleaning in Oakland: full vent run to the outside hood
- Chimney repairs, chimney relining and wood stove installs: ask your local company whether they offer them
| Population | 1,684,000 |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes | 79 |
| Counties | 2 |
| Homes and apartments | 635,500 |
| Built before 1980 | 70.9% |
| Median home built | 1960s |
| Heat mainly with wood | 0.2% |
| IECC climate zone | 3C, 3B |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25040, B25024) for the ZIP codes in this territory; climate zones from PNNL, Guide to Determining Climate Zone by County (2022). Population from our ZIP code data.
Selling a home in Oakland? NFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 chimney inspection, including a video scan of the flue, when a property is sold or transferred.
Source: NFPA 211
Cities and towns we serve
- Oakland
- Fremont
- Hayward
- Berkeley
- San Leandro
- Richmond
- Alameda
- Union City
- San Pablo
- Castro Valley
- Newark
- Emeryville
- San Lorenzo
- El Sobrante
- El Cerrito
- Hercules
- Albany
- Pinole
- Rodeo
- Crockett
- Port Costa
- Piedmont
All 79 ZIP codes in the 510 territory
94501 94502 94525 94530 94536 94537 94538 94539 94540 94541 94542 94543 94544 94545 94546 94547 94552 94555 94557 94560 94564 94569 94572 94577 94578 94579 94580 94587 94601 94602 94603 94604 94605 94606 94607 94608 94609 94610 94611 94612 94613 94614 94615 94617 94618 94619 94620 94621 94622 94623 94624 94649 94659 94660 94661 94662 94666 94701 94702 94703 94704 94705 94706 94707 94708 94709 94710 94712 94720 94801 94802 94803 94804 94805 94806 94807 94808 94820 94850
Questions about chimney service in Oakland
How do I book a chimney sweep in Oakland?
Call 833-CHIMNEY ((833) 244-6639) and enter your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a chimney professional who serves Oakland, CA.
Which areas does the 510 territory cover?
The 510 territory (with overlay 341) covers 79 ZIP codes in 2 counties, including Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, San Leandro, Richmond, Alameda and Union City.
How often should I have my chimney inspected in California?
NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, calls for an inspection at least once a year. In California, a fall inspection before the first fire is a good habit.
How much does chimney cleaning cost in Oakland?
Prices are set by the local company and depend on the chimney, the number of flues and what the inspection finds. Call 833-CHIMNEY for a quote.
Guides for Oakland homeowners
Run a chimney company in the 510 area? This territory is open: the 833-CHIMNEY calls from Oakland and the 79 ZIP codes above can ring at your company. Claim the 510 territory 510-CHIMNEY is available as a local vanity number for $100/month.