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 Tujunga, CA
Chimney repair in Tujunga starts with a camera inspection so you can see exactly what’s wrong before any work is approved. We’re Hickory Chimney Sweep, and we’ve served Tujunga since 2013, handling cracked clay-tile liners in mid-century ranch homes and older foothill cabins that have absorbed decades of Santa Ana wind debris and creosote buildup. No work gets recommended without visual proof, and no repair gets handed off to a subcontractor. Call (855) 554-2841 when you want a straight answer about what your chimney actually needs.
Why Tujunga Homes Are Different
Tujunga sits in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, inside a high fire-severity zone where a neglected chimney isn’t just a maintenance issue. It’s a wildfire defense problem. Embers and sparks from an uncapped or creosote-packed flue can escape onto dry chaparral slopes and neighboring roofs faster than most homeowners realize. The Santa Ana winds that funnel through these foothills compound the risk, driving ash and debris into flues, clogging ember screens, and pressurizing cracks in old masonry.
The housing stock makes this work specific. Many Tujunga homes are mid-century ranch-style houses built with original masonry fireplaces and clay-tile flue liners. Clay tile cracks under the kind of thermal stress these chimneys have endured for fifty or sixty years. Add wind-driven moisture and the freeze-thaw cycles that hit this elevation, and you get spalling brick, failed crowns, and liner sections that separate at the joints. In the 91042 and 91043 ZIP codes, we routinely see flues that look fine from the exterior but show significant liner damage on camera.
Homes here also sit against wildland terrain. That means birds, rodents, and wind-blown nesting material find their way into uncapped chimneys fast. After a strong Santa Ana event, it’s common for us to pull nests, twigs, and ash-clogged ember screens out of Tujunga flues, problems that don’t show up the same way in flatter parts of LA. The terrain, the wind, and the age of the homes all point to one thing: annual inspection and cleaning here is a fire-safety measure, not a formality.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Tujunga Services
Tujunga homeowners call us most often for two things: chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning. Both are fire-safety services that address the two leading sources of home appliance fires, and one call covers both.
Chimney Sweep in Tujunga
Chimney sweeping in Tujunga means removing creosote from flues that see heavy wood-burning use each winter, then clearing what the wind leaves behind. In these foothills, a sweep often includes pulling out nest debris, ash, and wind-blown material that settles into the smoke shelf and flue. We use brushes sized to your liner, full-drop protections inside the home, and a camera check so you can see the result. This is the service that catches cracked liners before they become a repair bill, and it’s the single most effective thing you can do to lower chimney fire risk. Learn more about Chimney Sweep in Tujunga.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tujunga
Dryer vent cleaning covers the other side of the fire-safety equation. Lint accumulation inside a dryer duct is a leading cause of residential fires in the U.S., and Tujunga’s dry, windy conditions mean that even a partially clogged vent dries out fast and becomes fuel. We clean the full run of the vent, verify proper termination, and check for the kind of damage that lets lint collect at joints. For homes with both a fireplace and a dryer, this is a straightforward way to cover the two biggest appliance fire risks in one appointment. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tujunga for details.
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.
Chimney Repair in Tujunga
Chimney repair in Tujunga is where we spend a lot of our time because older foothill homes rarely escape liner and masonry damage. Clay-tile flues in mid-century ranches and older cabins crack from decades of heating and cooling, and Santa Ana-driven moisture accelerates crown and flashing deterioration. When we find a problem, we fix it in-house using professional-grade systems like HeatShield resurfacing and DuraFlex flexible liners, rather than documenting it and referring you to someone else. See our full Chimney Repair service for the complete scope.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see bird activity around the chimney, smell nesting material, or find twigs and leaves inside the firebox after wind events.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney cap installation in Tujunga typically runs $240 – $450 depending on flue size and cap type.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a proper-fitting cap from a professional brand like Gelco or Famco, and mechanically fasten it so Santa Ana gusts can’t shift it.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, damp brick after rain, or rusted metal where the chimney meets the roofline.
What it costs in Tujunga
Flashing repair in Tujunga averages $350 – $700 depending on access, roof pitch, and whether we’re replacing a section or the full flashing assembly.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, install new step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal joints with a high-temperature, weather-rated sealant built for foothill wind-driven rain.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You see cracks in the concrete crown, spalling brick near the top of the chimney, or water puddling on the crown surface after rain.
What it costs in Tujunga
Crown repair in Tujunga typically runs $450 – $900 depending on the size of the crown and extent of the cracking.
How we do it
We clean and prep the crown surface, fill cracks, and apply a proper crown coat that sheds water instead of absorbing it.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked clay tiles, separated joints, or deteriorated mortar that can’t be safely patched.
What it costs in Tujunga
Full chimney relining in Tujunga with a DuraFlex flexible liner system typically ranges $2,800 – $4,500 depending on flue height and access.
How we do it
We size the liner to your appliance and flue dimensions, install a DuraFlex flexible liner with proper insulation where required, and secure the top plate and cap for a sealed system.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Tujunga
| Item | Typical range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap replacement | $240 – $450 |
| Flashing repair | $350 – $700 |
| Crown repair | $450 – $900 |
Can you repair a cracked chimney liner without tearing out the whole chimney?
In many cases, yes. HeatShield resurfacing can restore a deteriorating clay-tile liner without demolition, provided the damage isn’t structural. We camera-inspect first and only recommend resurfacing when the underlying flue is sound enough to hold it. If it isn’t, a DuraFlex reline is the right call.
How long does chimney repair take in Tujunga?
Most cap, flashing, and crown repairs are done in a single visit lasting three to five hours. Full liner installations typically take one day for the install plus a separate inspection visit. We’ll give you a straight timeline after the camera inspection, not a vague window.
Brands We Service in Tujunga
We stock and install professional-grade chimney components from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Famco, and Copperfield. These are the same materials certified chimney contractors specify, not consumer retail brands. Having them on hand means most cap, crown, and flashing repairs in Tujunga move faster because we’re not waiting on a shipment. That’s the practical side of working with professional-grade parts. See our brands.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Tujunga, CA
| Service | Typical range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep and inspection | $178 – $229 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $180 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $240 – $450 |
| Flashing repair | $350 – $700 |
| Crown repair | $450 – $900 |
| HeatShield resurfacing | $2,500 – $4,500 |
| Full chimney relining (DuraFlex) | $2,800 – $4,500 |
Prices in Tujunga run toward the higher end when a home has a steep roofline, poor chimney access, or a flue that hasn’t been serviced in years and needs heavy creosote removal before repair work can start. We quote a flat price after the camera inspection, before any work begins, and that price doesn’t change once the job is underway.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tujunga
We cover the full Tujunga area, including both the 91042 and 91043 ZIP codes. The neighborhoods here range from foothill streets tucked against the San Gabriels to flatter lots near Foothill Boulevard.
- Sunland-Tujunga foothill neighborhoods
- Shadow Hills edge communities
- Stonehurst area
- Alpine Way corridor
- McGroarty Arts Center vicinity
Service Area – Cities Near Tujunga
We also serve the foothill and valley communities around Tujunga, including La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, Burbank, CA, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, and Glendale, CA. Many of these areas share the same Santa Ana wind exposure and aging masonry fireplaces, so the work we do in Tujunga carries over directly.
Serving Tujunga, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tujunga 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 Tujunga
We schedule Tujunga appointments within the same week for most sweep and inspection calls. Repair work depends on the scope, but cap, crown, and flashing jobs usually happen within five to seven business days. Call (855) 554-2841 for the next available slot.
Most cap, crown, flashing, and liner repairs don’t require a separate city permit because they’re classified as maintenance on existing systems. If a job does trigger a permit requirement, we’ll tell you before work starts and handle the paperwork on our end. You’ll never find out about a permit issue after the fact.
Yes. We service open masonry fireplaces, factory-built fireplace chimneys, and wood stove flues. The inspection approach changes slightly by system type, but the camera confirmation and flat-price-before-work policy stays the same. Tujunga’s mix of older fireplaces and freestanding stoves means we see both every week.
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 Tujunga Customers Say
"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
— Leela Reddy"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Dustin Hoffman"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
— Dina Najjar