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 one of three things: a cracked clay tile liner, a failed chimney crown letting water into the masonry, or a cap that’s been hammered by canyon wind and debris. Sherwood Chimney Sweep has served Tujunga since 2017, and we’ve found that homes here need a different kind of attention than anywhere else in the San Fernando Valley. The older bungalows along Foothill Boulevard and the hillside builds up the canyon slopes share a common problem: decades of heat-and-wind stress on original fireplaces that were never built for Santa Ana conditions. Call (833) 589-8498 if you suspect something’s wrong before burn season.
Why Tujunga Homes Are Different
Tujunga sits at the mouth of Big Tujunga Wash, and that one fact shapes almost every chimney job we do here. The canyon funnels Santa Ana winds hard against hillside homes, driving embers, ash, and roofing grit into caps, crowns, and flues in ways that flatter, suburban neighborhoods never see. It means fall inspections in Tujunga are a fire-hardening ritual as much as a routine cleaning, because whatever the wind pushed into your flue over the summer is exactly what a Santa Ana spark will find in October.
The housing stock compounds it. Most of Tujunga’s homes are 1920s through 1950s bungalows and ranch houses, nearly all with original masonry fireplaces and clay tile liners. Clay liners from that era crack under decades of thermal cycling, and once cracked, they let heat reach framing and flue gases into the home. Homes in the 91042 and 91043 ZIP codes also sit idle through our hot, dry summers, which gives creosote time to harden into a glazed, tar-like layer that’s more difficult and more important to remove than the fluffy soot you’d find in a coastal chimney.
Then there are the hillside streets near the wash. After a wind event, we regularly find leaf litter, granules from older composition roofing, and the occasional bird or squirrel nest jammed into caps. A chimney that worked fine last spring can be partially blocked by October. That’s the Tujunga difference: the work isn’t cosmetic, and it isn’t optional.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Tujunga Services
Most Tujunga homeowners call us for one of two things: a pre-season chimney sweep or a dryer vent that hasn’t been touched since the house was bought. Both are fire-prevention jobs, and both get the same careful attention.
Chimney Sweep in Tujunga
A proper chimney sweep in Tujunga means more than brushing out the flue. Given the wind-driven debris and the long idle stretch from June through October, our sweeps here include cap and crown inspection, smoke shelf clearing, and a check for glaze-stage creosote in the flue. We look specifically for the damage Santa Ana seasons cause: shifted caps, debris dams, and the kind of hardened creosote that only develops in hot, dry climates. Our full scope of sweep work is detailed on the Chimney Sweep in Tujunga page, but the short version is this: we clean the entire flue system, not just the firebox.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tujunga
Clogged dryer vents are the leading cause of household dryer fires, and in Tujunga’s dry, dusty conditions, lint and canyon grit build up faster than homeowners expect. A dryer that’s taking two or three cycles to dry a load is almost always vent construction. We treat this as serious fire-prevention work, not a side chore. You can review everything involved on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tujunga page, including why annual cleaning matters for older Tujunga homes with long, low-slope vent runs.
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 more than a maintenance call; it’s often the difference between a safe burn season and a house fire. The majority of repair work we perform on Tujunga homes addresses damage caused by years of thermal stress on original clay tile liners and water intrusion through cracked crown mortar. Older 1920s through 1950s homes near Foothill Boulevard and the canyon slopes are the most common candidates, simply because their flue tiles and mortar joints have endured seventy or more years of use. When a liner cracks or a crown fails, gases and sparks can reach places they were never meant to reach. Our repair work is a core service line, and you can see the full depth of it at Chimney Repair.
We approach repair differently than a cleaning-only company. We diagnose first, show you the camera evidence, and repair only what actually needs it. In many cases, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing can restore a deteriorating flue liner without the cost and disruption of a full tear-out, but that decision is always made after we inspect, never before.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Cracks in the mortar cap on top of your chimney, water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace, or spalling brick faces below the crown line.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney crown repairs in Tujunga typically run $350 – $650 for tuckpointing and minor patching, while full crown rebuilds range from $1,200 – $2,900.
How we do it
We remove loose mortar, repair cracks with professional-grade sealant, and when needed, pour a new properly sloped crown using weather-resistant materials specified for canyon wind exposure.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Water in the firebox after rain, visible gaps or rust on an old cap, or signs that animals and wind-blown debris are entering the flue.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney cap installation in Tujunga typically costs $200 – $700 depending on flue size and whether a custom stainless steel cap from Famco or Copperfield is required.
How we do it
We measure the flue precisely, select a cap that fits your specific flue tile configuration, and secure it with mechanical fasteners so Santa Ana wind won’t shift it.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked or missing flue tiles visible during inspection, smoke backing up into the room, or old unlined masonry in a home built before modern codes.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney liner installation in Tujunga generally runs $2,500 – $5,000 for a full stainless steel system, with partial relining jobs ranging from $1,500 – $3,000.
How we do it
We inspect the full flue path, size a DuraFlex liner to match your appliance or fireplace requirements, and install it with proper insulation and termination at the cap.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Tujunga
| Item | Typical range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Crown repair (patching, tuckpointing) | $350 – $650 |
| Full crown rebuild | $1,200 – $2,900 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $700 |
| Flashing repair | $250 – $600 |
| Full stainless liner installation | $2,500 – $5,000 |
How long does chimney repair take in Tujunga?
Crown repair and cap installation are usually same-day jobs. A full liner installation typically takes one to two days, and scheduling is easiest in spring and summer before the fall rush. Call (833) 589-8498 for a time estimate on your specific repair.
Can you repair my clay tile liner without tearing out the chimney?
Often, yes. HeatShield ceramic resurfacing can restore cracked or deteriorating clay liners without demolition, and because Sherwood Chimney Sweep is certified to apply it, Tujunga homeowners have a restore-before-you-replace option most sweep companies can’t offer. We’ll tell you plainly if full replacement is the better call.
Brands We Service in Tujunga
We stock and install professional-trade materials from Copperfield, DuraFlex, and Gelco, and we’re certified to apply HeatShield flue sealant systems. That means parts are typically available locally, and there’s no waiting on a big-box order. See our brands for the full lineup and why we don’t use hardware-store substitutes on Tujunga chimneys.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Tujunga, CA
| Service | Typical range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (Level 1 inspection included) | $169 – $229 |
| Chimney sweep + firebox cleaning | $250 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $100 – $160 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair (patching) | $350 – $650 |
| Full crown rebuild | $1,200 – $2,900 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation (full system) | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2) | $250 – $450 |
What pushes prices up in Tujunga is usually access. Hillside homes with steep roofs, tight chase clearances, or flues that haven’t been opened in twenty years take more labor and sometimes more scaffolding. Whatever the job, we give you a flat price before work begins, so there’s no surprise line item after we’re done. Call (833) 589-8498 to have your chimney looked at.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tujunga
Sherwood Chimney Sweep covers the full Tujunga area, including the canyon neighborhoods and the older streets near Foothill Boulevard. We schedule by area rather than by individual trip, so our response time is usually within a few business days depending on the season and how many inspections are already booked.
- Foothill Boulevard corridor
- Haines Canyon
- Plainview Avenue area
- Big Tujunga Wash adjacent streets
Service Area – Cities Near Tujunga
We also serve the communities that wrap around Tujunga. Homeowners in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, Burbank, CA, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, and Glendale, CA call us for the same chimney and venting work, and we’re familiar with the housing stock and fire-risk conditions all through the San Gabriel foothills.
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 routine repair work, including cap installation, crown patching, and liner replacement where we use the existing flue path, does not require a separate city permit. Major structural chimney rebuilds may trigger permit review because Tujunga falls under Los Angeles city requirements. We’ll tell you before work begins if your job falls into that category.
Book in August or early September. By October, Tujunga homeowners are calling after the first Santa Ana event, and wait times stretch. A fall inspection gives you time to address cap damage or creosote buildup before you actually need to light a fire, and it’s the single most effective fire-hardening step you can take on an older Tujunga home.
Yes. We cover every street in 91042 and 91043, including the steeper canyon roads where parking and access are tight. Our trucks carry the equipment needed for hillside work, and we’re accustomed to homes with limited street frontage and long flue runs. Call (833) 589-8498 to confirm availability for your address.
Sherwood Chimney Sweep has served Tujunga since 2017, handling everything from chimney sweeps to structural chimney repair and dryer vent cleaning. When you need the full system looked at by one contractor, call (833) 589-8498 for a free estimate.
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
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Jodi Parker"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."
— Ruben Flores"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."
— Nabil Saleh