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 runs roughly $180 to $2,500 depending on what’s actually failing, from a basic cap replacement to a full stainless liner installation. The homes up here, mostly 1920s through 1960s bungalows and cabin-style builds tucked against the Verdugo Mountains, carry original masonry fireplaces that haven’t always been kept up. We’re Ashwood Chimney Sweep, and we’ve served Tujunga since 2012, handling repair, sweeping, and dryer vent work for homeowners across the 91042 and 91043 ZIP codes. If your flue has a problem, call (833) 805-3229 and we’ll come take a look.
Why Tujunga Homes Are Different
Tujunga sits in a hot, dry pocket at the base of the San Gabriels, and the conditions here do things to chimneys that you won’t see down in the basin. Santa Ana winds push dried oak leaves and eucalyptus bark straight into chimney caps, packing them tight against the screen. Because much of the neighborhood falls inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, a clogged cap isn’t a minor annoyance, it’s a defect that gets flagged on inspection reports. The wind also drives embers against exterior chimneys on sloped lots, where exposed masonry takes the brunt of it.
The housing stock matters too. Most Tujunga homes were built between the 1920s and 1960s, single-story bungalows and cabin-style structures with original brick or stone fireplaces. Many of those flues were built unlined, which means they’re not safe to burn in by modern code standards. Homeowners often find out the hard way when a chimney sweep or home inspector delivers the news. Cool canyon nights also stretch the wood-burning season well past what neighbors in Burbank or Sunland experience, so Tujunga fireplaces log more hours than the same hearth would in a flatter part of LA County.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Tujunga Services
Two services account for most of the calls we run in Tujunga: chimney sweeping for annual maintenance and fire-safety compliance, and dryer vent cleaning for the laundry exhaust systems that collect lint in these older canyon homes. Both carry real fire-safety weight here, and both are available as part of a combined service call.
Chimney Sweep in Tujunga
A chimney sweep in Tujunga means removing creosote, soot, and the wind-blown debris that collects in caps and flues between burns. Given the wildfire hazard zone designation and the long wood-burning season, an annual sweep isn’t overkill here, it’s the baseline. We inspect the flue as part of every sweep, and when we find a problem, we can address it in the same visit rather than handing you off to another contractor. For the full breakdown of what’s included, see our Chimney Sweep in Tujunga page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tujunga
Dryer vent cleaning in Tujunga matters because these older homes often have long, winding dryer duct runs that trap lint fast. A blocked dryer vent runs hot, and in a dry canyon climate that’s a fire risk, not an inconvenience. We treat dryer vent cleaning as a serious fire-safety service using manufactured Famco ventilation components, not improvised fixes. For specifics on what we find in Tujunga laundry rooms and what the job involves, see our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tujunga page.
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 usually comes down to one of two findings: a cap or crown that’s failed after years of Santa Ana wind exposure, or a flue liner that was never properly installed in these older canyon homes. Many Tujunga fireplaces built before the 1960s have unlined or clay-tile flues that are cracked, spalled, or simply absent, which means the chimney isn’t safe to burn in until it’s relined or restored. We handle the full scope of repair work using professional-trade materials, and when a liner is failing, we can often restore it with HeatShield rather than rip the whole system apart. That’s the difference between a Chimney Repair contractor who fixes problems and a sweep crew that can only point them out.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You notice water staining on the firebox floor after rain, or a sweep report mentions animal nesting debris pulled from the flue.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney cap installation in Tujunga typically runs $120 to $450 depending on the cap size and whether the flue tile needs a custom bracket.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set the cap with a proper mechanical fastening to handle canyon wind loads, and test the draft before we leave.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, mesh is torn open from wind-blown debris impact, or the cap has shifted off the flue tile entirely.
What it costs in Tujunga
Replacing a cap in Tujunga generally runs $120 to $450, and the price lands on the higher end when the old cap was improperly sized for a non-standard flue.
How we do it
We pull the damaged cap, inspect the flue crown underneath for hidden damage, install the replacement, and confirm it’s seated square against high-wind conditions.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A sweep or inspection found cracked clay tiles, missing mortar joints, or no liner at all in a pre-1960s fireplace that you want to keep using.
What it costs in Tujunga
Liner installation in Tujunga typically runs $2,000 to $5,000, and the exact number depends on flue height, roof pitch, and whether we’re doing a straight DuraFlex stainless liner or a specialized application.
How we do it
We size the liner to the flue, drop it from the crown, connect it at the appliance collar, and insulate around it where code requires, then run a full draft test.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney chase, or the existing flashing has pulled away from the roofline after years of wind flex.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney flashing repair in Tujunga generally runs $250 to $900, and multiple roof penetrations or steep slopes push it toward the top of that range.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, inspect the underlying wood and masonry for rot, install new step and counter flashing, and seal the transition properly.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of the chimney is spalling, cracked, or eroded, and water is getting into the masonry below it.
What it costs in Tujunga
Crown repair in Tujunga typically runs $350 to $1,200, with the higher end covering full crown removal and recasting on larger chimney tops.
How we do it
We assess the crown for structural soundness, patch or recast as needed with a proper cementitious crown mix, and add a weather seal to slow future erosion.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Tujunga
| Item | Typical range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $120 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $120 – $450 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $900 |
What pushes pricing up in Tujunga is the terrain. Roof pitches on canyon lots run steeper, exterior chimneys can be harder to access, and a two-story drop on the back side of a hillside home changes the equipment picture fast. You should also expect a flat-price quote before any work starts, which means the number we give you up front is the number you pay, no surprises after the job begins.
Does a chimney in Tujunga need a liner if we only use the fireplace occasionally?
Yes. Even occasional fires put heat and combustion byproducts against the flue walls, and an unlined or cracked flue is a fire and carbon monoxide risk regardless of burn frequency. In a wildfire hazard zone, that risk is enforced, not theoretical. Call (833) 805-3229 and we’ll evaluate yours directly.
Can you repair a chimney cap without replacing the whole thing?
Sometimes. If the mesh is still intact and only the hood has surface rust, a repair might hold for a few seasons. But Tujunga’s Santa Ana winds are hard on caps, and if the fastening is compromised, replacement is usually the honest call. We’ll show you the condition before recommending either way.
Brands We Service in Tujunga
Our repair work is built on materials from Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield, the same product lines professional chimney contractors specify nationwide. We keep common cap sizes, flashing stock, and liner components on the truck for Tujunga jobs, which means most repairs start and finish in one visit. See our brands for details on what we carry and why it’s different from what’s on a hardware store shelf.
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| Service | Typical range in Tujunga |
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| Chimney sweep | $169 – $399 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $99 – $199 |
| Chimney cap installation | $120 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $120 – $450 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,000 – $5,000 |
In Tujunga, steeper roof pitches, hillside access, and the extra wind load on exterior chimneys can push a repair toward the upper end of its range. That’s built into the quote you get before we start, not added after the fact. Ashwood works on a flat-price basis: the estimate we give you is the price you pay, and every repair comes with a photo report so you can see exactly what was done.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tujunga
We run calls all across Tujunga, from the flat streets east of Foothill Boulevard up into the canyon corridors that climb toward the Verdugo range. Response time for most Tujunga appointments lands within 2 to 4 business days, and we schedule around the Santa Ana forecast when a repair involves roof access or outdoor masonry work.
- Plainview
- Foothill Corridor
- Shadow Hills border area
- Hillhaven
- Canyon corridors off Foothill Blvd
Service Area – Cities Near Tujunga
Ashwood Chimney Sweep covers Tujunga and the neighboring foothill communities where canyon homes carry the same set of chimney and vent conditions. That includes Sunland, CA, La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, and Shadow Hills, CA. We also serve Burbank, CA for homeowners in the hillside pockets above the city. If you’re nearby and not sure we cover your ZIP, call (833) 805-3229 and we’ll confirm it on the spot.
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 appointments are scheduled within 2 to 4 business days. If a Santa Ana event just came through and your cap is visibly damaged or clogged with debris, mention it when you call (833) 805-3229 and we’ll do our best to prioritize the visit.
Most cap replacements, crown repairs, flashing work, and liner installations don’t require a permit in Los Angeles County, but certain structural rebuilds or significant masonry work might. We’ll tell you during the estimate whether your specific repair falls under a permit threshold, and what the timeline looks like if it does.
Yes, we cover both 91042 and 91043. The housing stock and terrain vary between the flatter streets and the canyon corridors, but the chimney problems are consistent, and our pricing applies evenly across the entire Tujunga area.
If you’re in Tujunga and your chimney hasn’t been looked at this year, or you know there’s a cap, crown, or liner problem waiting to be fixed, call (833) 805-3229 for a free estimate. We’ll tell you straight what’s needed, what it costs, and what can wait. Ashwood Chimney Sweep has served Tujunga since 2012, and we’ve seen just about every flue condition these canyon homes can produce.
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."
— Paige Norris"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."
— Ryan Sullivan"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Michelle Park