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 Northridge, CA
Chimney repair in Northridge usually means catching earthquake-era damage before it becomes a chimney fire or carbon monoxide path. Homes here, mostly 1950s to 1970s stucco ranches and tracts, still carry their original masonry fireplaces and clay flue liners. What we find again and again in the 91324 and 91325 ZIP codes is not heavy soot but cracked crowns, separated flue tiles, and shifted stacks left over from the 1994 Northridge earthquake. If you think your chimney has a problem, call (877) 516-7159 and we will put eyes on it.
Why Northridge Homes Are Different
Northridge sits in the western San Fernando Valley, where the fireplaces in most houses sleep for eight or nine months a year. The climate is hot and dry, with Santa Ana wind events in the fall and almost no winter rain or snow. Wood fires get lit only a few nights between Thanksgiving and February. That might sound like good news for a chimney, but it creates a different set of problems than you would see in a mountain cabin with a stove burning every night.
The classic Northridge call is a 1960s ranch with a fireplace that has not burned in years. The owner finally decides to use it and notices a smell, or a damp spot on the ceiling, or birds nesting in the flue. What we find is often a cracked crown from decades of Valley sun, a flue tile that separated during the 1994 earthquake and never got checked, and no spark arrestor over the top. Creosote here tends to be dry and crusty rather than thick and gummy, but dry creosote still ignites. Debris and animal nests build up between seasons because nothing moves through the flue for most of the year. And wildfire smoke seasons push a lot of Northridge homeowners to get their flues inspected before they light the first fire, even if the chimney has been fine for years.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Northridge Services
Most Northridge homeowners call us for one of two things: a fireplace that has not been cleaned in years and needs a proper sweep before the next burn, or a dryer vent that is quietly becoming a fire hazard in the wall. Both are handled by the same specialist crew, and both are covered in detail on their own pages.
Chimney Sweep in Northridge
A chimney sweep in Northridge is not just about removing creosote. Because so many local fireplaces are dormant for months at a time, our sweeps also clear out bird nests, bee clusters, and dead leaves that work their way past missing caps. The dry creosote in these flues scrapes off as dust rather than tar, but it still needs to come out before it can ignite. We inspect the flue tiles as we go, and if we find earthquake damage or a cracked crown, we show you the camera images and fix it without sending you to a second company. Read more on our full Chimney Sweep in Northridge page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Northridge
Dryer vents in Northridge clog the same way chimneys do: lint builds up in the pipe, restricts airflow, and turns every load into a fire risk. Single-story 1950s and 1960s ranches often have long, flat vent runs through the attic or under the floor, and those long runs collect lint faster than short wall-vent setups. Our dryer vent cleaning removes the lint plug with rotary brushes, checks the duct connections, and verifies airflow at the outside termination. See our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Northridge page for the full 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.
Chimney Repair in Northridge
Chimney repair in Northridge usually begins with something the 1994 earthquake left behind: a separated flue tile, a cracked crown, or a stack that shifted just enough to let water in. The hot, dry Valley summers then widen those cracks and bake the mortar until it crumbles. A chimney that has not burned wood in years can still be dangerous, because a broken flue liner or open crown can send carbon monoxide from a gas furnace or water heater back into the house. We inspect with a camera, show you the damage on the screen, and repair it with materials from brands like DuraFlex and HeatShield. If you need something fixed, this is the page’s core service, and our full Chimney Repair hub covers it.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You see hairline cracks or spalling concrete on the flat masonry top of your chimney, or water staining appears on the ceiling near the fireplace.
What it costs in Northridge
Chimney crown repair in Northridge typically runs $250 to $700, depending on how much of the old crown needs to be rebuilt.
How we do it
We chip away the loose crown material, build a form, pour a new properly sloped crown with a drip edge, and leave the chimney shed water away from the flue.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You find water staining or dampness in the ceiling where the chimney passes through the roof, especially after a winter rain.
What it costs in Northridge
Flashing repair in Northridge usually costs $200 to $500, and a complete flashing replacement runs $500 to $1,200.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the roof deck and chimney surface underneath, install new step and counter flashing with proper sealant, and test the seal before we leave.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your flue tiles are cracked, separated, or missing after an earthquake, or a camera inspection shows gaps that allow carbon monoxide or hot gases to escape the flue.
What it costs in Northridge
Chimney liner installation in Northridge falls between $1,200 and $3,500 on average, with the final number set by the length and diameter of the flue and whether the chimney is accessible from the roof or only from a ladder.
How we do it
We measure the flue diameter and length, lower a DuraFlex stainless steel liner down the chimney, connect it to the appliance or fireplace, and seal the top with a proper cap and flashing.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
Your old cap is rusted through, missing entirely, or has gaps that let rain, birds, or embers into a flue that should be covered.
What it costs in Northridge
Chimney cap replacement in Northridge is typically $140 to $340, including the cost of the cap and the labor to install it.
How we do it
We select a cap sized to your flue, secure it to the crown with proper fasteners, and make sure the mesh spark arrestor is intact so embers stay inside and birds stay out.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Northridge
| Item | Typical range in Northridge |
|---|---|
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,200 – $3,500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $140 – $340 |
Do I really need a new liner, or is this an upsell?
You should never accept a liner recommendation without seeing proof. We run a camera through the flue and show you the cracks, gaps, or separated tiles on the screen before we quote anything. If the liner is intact, we tell you that plainly, and nothing gets sold.
Can you fix earthquake damage to a chimney?
Yes, and it is the most common repair we do in Northridge. Separated flue tiles and cracked crowns from the 1994 earthquake are repairable, usually without rebuilding the whole chimney. Call (877) 516-7159 and we will inspect and quote what the damage actually requires.
Brands We Service in Northridge
We install and service parts from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Famco, and Copperfield. We keep common caps, flashings, and liner components on hand for the chimney styles that dominate Northridge’s ranch and tract housing stock, so most repair jobs are quoted and completed without waiting on a special-order part. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Northridge |
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| Chimney sweep | $89 – $379 |
| Chimney inspection | $50 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $140 – $340 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $140 – $340 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $200 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,200 – $3,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $89 – $179 |
What pushes a Northridge chimney repair up is accessibility: a two-story section of a 1970s tract home, a steep roof pitch, or a flue that can only be reached from a ladder rather than a walkable roof surface will add labor. We always confirm the price before starting, and every quote includes the camera inspection and a photo report so you see exactly what we are charging to fix.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Northridge
We cover the entire Northridge valley, including the older ranch clusters around the 91324 and 91325 ZIP codes and the residential streets near Northridge Fashion Center. Most appointments in this area are scheduled within a few days, and since we are already routing from the San Fernando Valley service area, we do not add a call-out fee for Northridge customers.
- Sherwood Forest
- Northridge East
- Porter Ranch border area near 91326
- Reseda border area near 91335
- Granada Hills border area near 91344
Service Area – Cities Near Northridge
Northridge sits near several Valley communities that share its housing stock and the same dry, earthquake-prone conditions. We regularly serve North Hills, CA to the east, Encino, CA to the south, Van Nuys, CA to the southeast, and Valley Glen, CA further east. If you are just outside Northridge, call and we will tell you which crew covers your street.
Serving Northridge, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Northridge 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 Northridge
Most Northridge appointments are scheduled within a few business days, and since we route from the San Fernando Valley, we group jobs by ZIP code. Emergency repair requests after a chimney fire or storm event are triaged first, but routine sweeps and inspections are booked on a first-call basis.
Most chimney sweeps, caps, crowns, flashing repairs, and liner installations do not require a separate city permit. If a project involves rebuilding a stack or a full flue reconstruction, the city may require paperwork, and we will tell you before the work starts. Call (877) 516-7159 and we will tell you what your specific job needs.
We cover all four Northridge ZIP codes: 91327, 91328, 91329, and 91330, plus the surrounding neighborhoods listed above. If you are on the edge of Northridge, call and we will confirm which crew routes to your street.
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 Northridge Customers Say
"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Rafael Torres"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."
— Priya Rao"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
— Ebony Nash