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 North Hollywood, CA
Chimney repair in North Hollywood usually starts with a cracked firebox or failing mortar joint that nobody noticed until a sweep put a camera up the flue. The housing stock here, mostly 1920s through 1950s bungalows and Spanish Revival homes, was built with clay tile liners and original brick that’s now 70 to 100 years old. After the 1994 Northridge earthquake and the tremors that followed, hairline cracks above the roofline became common in the older neighborhoods around Magnolia Boulevard and Lankershim Boulevard. Glendale Chimney Sweep has served North Hollywood since 2011, and we handle repair work the same way we handle everything else: diagnose with a camera, show you exactly what we found, and quote the fix using materials we’re willing to name. Call (833) 467-6493 if you suspect your chimney has moved, cracked, or started letting water in.
Why North Hollywood Homes Are Different
North Hollywood’s chimney stock splits into two very different groups, and the repair needs are not the same. The older single-story bungalows and Spanish Revival homes, the ones concentrated in the 91605, 91606, and 91611 ZIP codes, typically have original brick or stucco chimneys with clay tile liners. Those liners crack. It’s not a sign of bad construction; it’s what happens when a masonry chimney sits through 30 years of Santa Ana winds, dry heat, and the occasional earthquake. The mortar in the crown and the masonry joints above the roofline takes the worst of the weather because it’s the most exposed part of the structure.
Newer infill townhomes and mid-rise buildings along the NoHo Arts District and the transit corridors are a completely different situation. These usually have factory-built gas fireplaces with metal flues, and they need service that follows the manufacturer’s specifications rather than traditional masonry repair methods. The climate matters too. Fireplace use here is light, mostly cool winter evenings, so creosote accumulation is not typically heavy. But the dry air and the wind accelerate surface cracking, which means visual inspection alone often misses what a camera catches inside the flue. That’s the North Hollywood reality: the fireplace rarely gets used, but the chimney is still aging in real time.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main North Hollywood Services
Most North Hollywood homeowners call us first for one of two things: a chimney that hasn’t been cleaned in years, or a dryer vent that’s gone too long without attention. Both are venting-safety issues, and both are services where seeing the condition of the flue or duct changes the recommendation.
Chimney Sweep in North Hollywood
A chimney sweep in North Hollywood on an older home is rarely just a brush job. The dry climate means less creosote than you’d see in a wetter area, but the 1920s and 1930s fireboxes often have cracked refractory panels or spalled brick that a standard cleaning alone won’t address. We scope every flue with a camera during the sweep so you walk away knowing not just that the chimney is clean, but whether it’s structurally sound. For the full breakdown of what a sweep includes and what it costs here, see our Chimney Sweep in North Hollywood page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Hollywood
Dryer vent cleaning in North Hollywood matters because many of the older bungalows here have long, offset dryer duct runs that were retrofitted into homes never designed for them. Lint builds up at the elbows and turns, and the dry air turns that lint into kindling. Industry data consistently identifies clogged dryer vents as a leading cause of residential dryer fires, and the fix is straightforward: brush the full duct run, confirm airflow at the exterior vent, and tell you honestly whether the duct needs repair. Details and local pricing are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood
Chimney repair in North Hollywood is what happens when a sweep finds something the homeowner couldn’t see. In the older bungalows around the city, that’s most often a cracked clay liner, a deteriorated crown, or flashing that’s pulled away from the roof after years of dry heat and the occasional seismic shift. A cracked flue is not something to put off. It can vent hot gases into the wall cavity or the attic, and it usually gets worse quickly once water starts getting in. We repair chimneys properly, with named materials, because a patch that buys a year isn’t a repair. For a deeper look at our full repair scope, see the main Chimney Repair service hub.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, debris in the firebox, or visible rust on an old cap or the flue opening all indicate a chimney cap is missing or failing.
What it costs in North Hollywood
A standard chimney cap installation in North Hollywood runs $347 – $632, depending on the flue size and whether the crown needs prep work first.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, set a properly sized Famco or Copperfield cap in a bed of sealant, and mechanically fasten it so Santa Ana winds can’t lift it.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
A cap with rusted-through mesh, a missing spark arrestor, or one that’s visibly bent or shifted after wind or tree contact needs replacement rather than repair.
What it costs in North Hollywood
Replacing a chimney cap in North Hollywood is usually $391 – $656, and the old cap removal is included in that figure.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, clean the mounting surface, and install a new cap matched to the flue dimensions and the local wind exposure.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Flue tiles that are cracked, spalled, or missing, confirmed by camera inspection, mean the liner is no longer doing its job and needs replacement.
What it costs in North Hollywood
Chimney liner installation in North Hollywood typically runs $2,863 – $10,196, with the range set by flue length, access, and whether it’s a straight or offset run.
How we do it
We measure the existing flue, spec the correct diameter liner, and install a UL-listed system, using DuraFlex flexible liners for offset or retrofit situations where a rigid liner won’t make the turns.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Visible cracking, spalling, or a crown that holds standing water after rain means the mortar crown is failing and letting water into the masonry below.
What it costs in North Hollywood
Chimney crown repair in North Hollywood generally falls between $709 and $1,519, depending on how much of the old crown must be removed and rebuilt.
How we do it
We remove any loose or deteriorated mortar, build or re-form the crown with the correct slope and overhang, and seal the surface so water runs off instead of soaking in.
What Chimney Repair Costs in North Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in North Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $347 – $632 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $391 – $656 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,863 – $10,196 |
| Chimney crown repair | $709 – $1,519 |
Do I need a new liner or can the old one be repaired?
If camera inspection shows a few minor surface cracks but the structural integrity is intact, a HeatShield resurfacing application can restore the flue without a full relining. If tiles are shifting, spalled, or missing, the liner has failed and replacement is the only safe option. We’ll show you the camera footage either way.
How urgent is a cracked chimney crown in North Hollywood?
Water is the fastest way to turn a minor crown crack into a major masonry repair, and North Hollywood’s dry-rain cycle means any water that gets in causes rapid deterioration. Address it within the same season you find it. Call (833) 467-6493 for a camera inspection and an exact quote.
Brands We Service in North Hollywood
We work with professional-grade materials from Famco, Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield, and we keep common replacements stocked locally so turnover is quick. See our brands for details on what we install and why we specify those names on every quote.
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| Service | Typical range in North Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $347 – $632 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $391 – $656 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,863 – $10,196 |
| Chimney crown repair | $709 – $1,519 |
| Chimney sweep (standard, no repairs) | $179 – $289 |
| Chimney sweep with minor repairs | $290 – $550 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $250 |
What pushes a job toward the top of these ranges in North Hollywood is usually access: a steep roof pitch on a Spanish Revival tile roof, a chimney set high on a cricket, or an offset flue that requires a flexible liner rather than a straight rigid run. Every quote is a fixed, up-front price agreed before we start, and you’ll see the camera evidence that supports any repair recommendation. Call (833) 467-6493 for a free estimate.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Hollywood
We cover all of North Hollywood, including the 91605, 91606, 91609, and 91611 ZIP codes. Most jobs in the area can be scheduled within a week, and we group our route so a chimney sweep on the same block as a dryer vent cleaning makes the trip efficient for everyone.
- NoHo Arts District
- Valley Village
- West North Hollywood
- Toluca Woods
- Greater Toluca Lake
Service Area – Cities Near North Hollywood
Glendale Chimney Sweep serves North Hollywood and the surrounding communities throughout the San Fernando Valley and the eastern edge of the hills. If you’re in Studio City, CA, Universal City, CA, Burbank, CA, or Valley Glen, CA, we’ll schedule the same camera-first service we provide in North Hollywood.
Serving North Hollywood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood
Most repairs can be scheduled within five to seven business days, and we quote a fixed price before any work starts. Emergency situations, like water actively entering the home around the chimney, get priority scheduling based on severity.
Many townhome and condo HOAs in the NoHo Arts District and along the transit corridors require approval before exterior chimney work or any modification to a shared vent system. We can provide the material specifications and a scope of work for your HOA package, and we recommend confirming requirements before booking. Call (833) 467-6493 and we’ll help you sort it out.
Yes. A pre-purchase chimney inspection is a camera scope of the flue, a check of the firebox and crown, and a written report of what’s sound and what’s not. In North Hollywood’s older bungalow stock, that report often becomes a negotiation item on the sale, and we’ll tell you plainly what can wait and what can’t.
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 North Hollywood Customers Say
"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Luis Ramirez"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."
— Erin Doyle"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Rafael Guzman