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 usually means addressing cracked flue liners, failing crowns, and wind-damaged caps on homes built between the 1920s and 1960s. The dry foothill climate and months of real wood-burning put genuine stress on older masonry that flatland chimneys never see. If you’ve noticed leaks, spalling brick, or smoke backing into the house, call San Bernardino Chimney Sweep at (877) 516-7159 for a straight answer on what needs fixing and what can wait.
Why Tujunga Homes Are Different
Tujunga sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, where hot summers and cool winters create a longer, heavier wood-burning season than most of the LA basin. Homes here follow that pattern: 1920s-1950s foothill bungalows and cabins with original masonry fireplaces, plus mid-century tract and custom houses with older flue linings that crack after decades of heat cycling. We see more creosote by volume in Tujunga flues than in flatland cities, and that creosote is often drier and harder – baked on by the same Santa Ana winds that push ash and canyon dust into chimneys even when the fireplace sat unused all summer.
Tall exterior chimneys are common on canyon-side lots. These structures take the full force of wind-driven brush-fire smoke and seasonal debris. A chimney that looks fine from the ground can hold a half-inch of wind-blown soot above the damper. That’s why Tujunga sweeps are less about cosmetic cleaning and more about checking what the mountains and weather left behind.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Tujunga Services
Most Tujunga homeowners call us first about two things: getting a thorough chimney sweep, and clearing a dryer vent that’s packed with lint. Both are fire-prevention jobs, and both need a specialist who works on venting systems every day.
Chimney Sweep in Tujunga
A proper sweep in Tujunga removes creosote, soot, and wind-blown ash from the flue, smoke chamber, and firebox – not just a quick brush-up. Older foothill homes with original clay liners tend to hold more creosote than newer builds, and Santa Ana winds pack canyon dust into the flue even after a light burn season. We inspect the liner while we clean, so you leave with a working fireplace and a clear picture of its condition. See the full scope here: Chimney Sweep in Tujunga.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tujunga
Your dryer vent is a fire risk too, and in Tujunga’s dry air, lint ignites faster than most people expect. Long vent runs in older foothill homes and cabins often haven’t been cleared in years. We remove the compacted lint from the full run and check for kinks, gaps, and bird screens that restrict airflow. This is a core service, not an add-on: Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tujunga.
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 starts with flue liners. Homes built here from the 1920s through the 1950s typically have original clay tile liners that crack under repeated heating and cooling, and once a liner cracks, heat and gases can reach combustible framing. The dry foothill weather compounds it. Cracks widen as masonry expands and contracts through Tujunga’s hot days and cold nights, and Santa Ana winds stress exposed crowns and caps further. When we inspect a Tujunga chimney, we’re looking for exactly those failure points. Our full repair capability is outlined on our Chimney Repair service page.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or rodents in the flue, see rusted cap pieces at the base of the chimney, or notice water streaking down the fireplace wall after rain.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney cap installation in Tujunga typically runs $250 – $600 depending on flue size, cap material, and roof access height.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, match a Copperfield or Gelco cap to the crown dimensions, secure it with mechanical fasteners, and seal the base against moisture.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Water pools on the crown after storms, the crown surface is cracked or spalling, or you see efflorescence – white mineral staining – on the chimney’s upper courses.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney crown repair in Tujunga generally falls between $325 and $700 depending on crown size and how much of the existing surface must be rebuilt.
How we do it
We strip the damaged crown surface, build a proper slope away from the flue, apply a reinforced crown coat, and seal the flue-to-crown joint against water intrusion.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Tujunga
| Item | Typical range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $325 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $850 |
How do I know if my chimney liner is cracked?
You’ll often see flue tile pieces in the firebox, smell smoke in rooms adjacent to the chimney, or notice stains on interior walls near the flue. A camera inspection gives a definitive answer.
Can you repair a chimney in Tujunga without rebuilding the whole thing?
Yes. We use HeatShield to resurface cracked liners when the underlying structure is sound, which avoids full liner replacement and costs significantly less. Call (877) 516-7159 for an assessment.
Brands We Service in Tujunga
We work with a curated lineup of contractor-grade brands rather than whatever the hardware store has on the shelf. In Tujunga, that means DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing material, and Copperfield caps get stocked on our trucks for faster turnaround. See our brands for details.
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| Service | Typical range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard fireplace) | $160 – $315 |
| Chimney sweep (wood-burning stove) | $175 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $325 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,400 – $5,700 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $95 – $180 |
Prices in Tujunga push toward the higher end when roof access is steep, the chimney is tall and exposed on a canyon slope, or the liner hasn’t been touched since the house was built. You get an exact quote before any work begins, not an estimate that drifts after we start.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tujunga
We work throughout the 91042 and 91043 ZIP codes, from the older foothill streets off Foothill Boulevard up into the canyon-side lots. Response times in Tujunga are typically same-week for sweeps and vent cleaning, depending on how full the schedule is during burn season.
- Foothill corridor
- Plainview Canyon area
- Apperson Street district
- Tujunga Canyon slopes
Service Area – Cities Near Tujunga
San Bernardino Chimney Sweep serves Tujunga and the surrounding foothill communities. We’re in Sunland, CA regularly, along with La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, Shadow Hills, CA, and Burbank, CA for homeowners who want the same specialized approach to chimney and vent work.
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
Most Tujunga calls are scheduled within the same week, especially outside the October-through-January rush. During peak burn season, we book further out and recommend calling early to get on the schedule.
Most standard repairs – cap replacement, crown resurfacing, flashing work – don’t require a permit in Los Angeles County. Full rebuilds or structural alterations may, and we’ll tell you before any work begins if that applies to your project.
Yes. We serve homes in both 91042 and 91043, including the canyon-side streets and older foothill bungalows. The terrain adds time on some jobs, but we quote it honestly up front.
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
"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."
— Robert Quinn"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Gabriela Rodriguez"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Veronica Morales