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 means working on a fireplace that hasn’t been used in decades. Most homes here were built between the 1920s and 1950s, and the original brick fireboxes, clay flue tiles, and metal dampers have spent years collecting dust, rust, and sometimes a squirrel nest or two. Firebrick Chimney Sweep has served North Hollywood since 2012, and we handle the full scope: we inspect, sweep, and repair chimneys without sending you to a second contractor. Call (866) 520-4943 when you’re ready for an honest diagnosis.
Why North Hollywood Homes Are Different
The chimney inventory in North Hollywood skews older than most of Los Angeles. Walk through the flatlands of 91601 and 91602 and you’ll see Spanish Colonial Revival bungalows and modest ranch homes with original brick fireplaces built for ambiance, not as a primary heat source. Many of those fireplaces were sealed, painted over, or converted to gas logs years ago. That changes the job. It is less about heavy creosote removal and more about un-seizing rusted dampers, clearing pest debris, and catching cracked or spalled fireboxes before a decorative fire turns into something worse.
The climate makes its own demands. Hot, dry summers and mild winters mean fireplaces see light, sporadic use, maybe a handful of cool evenings plus holiday burns. Creosote stays thin, but soot, ash, and critter buildup inside flues is common. The Santa Ana wind corridor through the east San Fernando Valley pushes dry debris, leaves, and downdrafts that can force smoke and soot back into living spaces. A generic annual sweep pitch doesn’t cover that. A technician who knows North Hollywood does.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main North Hollywood Services
Two services dominate the calls we get from North Hollywood homeowners: chimney sweeping for the older masonry fireplaces that need a safe first burn, and dryer vent cleaning for the ventilation hazards hiding in laundry closets. Here’s what each involves locally.
Chimney Sweep in North Hollywood
A sweep here often starts with a damper that hasn’t moved since the 1980s. Decades-unused fireplaces in old NoHo bungalows hide bird or squirrel nests, rusted dampers, and layers of fine ash that become airborne the moment you open the flue. We clear the debris, free the damper, and run a full inspection so you know whether the chimney is safe for that first winter burn. For the full scope of the sweep service, see our Chimney Sweep in North Hollywood page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Hollywood
Dryer vents and chimneys share the same core risk: restricted, dirty ventilation that becomes a fire. North Hollywood’s older homes often have long, sloped dryer vent runs through crawlspaces or attics, and lint builds up fast in those conditions. We treat dryer vents with the same seriousness as chimneys because the fire risk is just as real. For details on the vent cleaning process, see 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 usually structural, not cosmetic. The original brick fireboxes and clay flue liners in these 1920s to 1950s homes crack over time, and a cracked flue liner sends heat and combustion gases into the chimney chase instead of up and out. Spalled brick, crumbling mortar joints, and rusted dampers are the calls we take most often. We sweep it, we repair it. One company, no referrals. For a deeper look at repair scope and materials, see our Chimney Repair hub.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or scratching in the chimney, or you spot rust stains streaking down the brick from a missing or rotted cap.
What it costs in North Hollywood
Chimney cap installation in North Hollywood typically runs $250 to $600 depending on the cap size and whether we’re replacing a rusted mount as well.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless or copper cap sized for your chimney, secure it to the crown, and verify the mesh keeps pests out while preserving draft.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your clay flue tiles are cracked, spalling, or deteriorated, or a camera inspection shows heat and gas leaking through the flue walls.
What it costs in North Hollywood
Chimney liner installation in North Hollywood generally falls between $2,900 and $4,500, with the final figure depending on flue height and whether we use a DuraFlex stainless or HeatShield ceramic system.
How we do it
We run a camera through the flue first to document the damage, then size and install the liner, insulate the annulus, and reconnect the appliance or fireplace.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, or the flashing around the roof penetration is lifting, rusted, or missing sealant.
What it costs in North Hollywood
Chimney flashing repair in North Hollywood typically costs $400 to $900, though a full replacement with new copper or steel flashing can run higher.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing, inspect the roof line for rot, and install new base and counter flashing sealed with a high-temperature, weather-rated sealant.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of the chimney is cracked, spalling, or pooling water that’s seeping into the brick below.
What it costs in North Hollywood
Chimney crown repair in North Hollywood runs $600 to $1,200, depending on whether we’re resurfacing with a flexible sealant or rebuilding the crown entirely.
How we do it
We remove the damaged top layer, inspect the underlying masonry, and pour or trowel a new crown with a proper drip edge so water sheds away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in North Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in North Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,900 – $4,500 |
Do I need a chimney liner if I only burn a few times a year?
You might, if the existing clay liner is cracked. Even occasional burns push heat and gases through those cracks toward the wood framing around the chimney. We only recommend a liner after a camera inspection shows the damage, and we’ll show you the footage before quoting anything.
Can you repair a chimney without rebuilding the whole firebox?
In many cases, yes. Spalled firebrick can be spot-replaced, and HeatShield ceramic resurfacing can restore a deteriorating flue liner without a full teardown. The repair route depends on what the camera inspection shows, and we’ll tell you plainly if the work can wait.
Brands We Service in North Hollywood
We use professional-grade chimney materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco, not whatever’s stocked at the hardware store. When a repair calls for a liner, cap, or flashing component, we stock the parts we need and don’t leave a North Hollywood job half-finished waiting on a shipment. See our brands for the full list of manufacturers we work with.
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| Service | Typical range in North Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweeping | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1) | $150 – $250 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $130 – $250 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,900 – $4,500 |
| Chimney damper replacement | $300 – $700 |
Two things push prices up in North Hollywood: decades of deferred maintenance that turns a simple sweep into a repair, and the older roof lines that make flashing and crown work more involved. You get an upfront price before we start, and nothing gets added on unless we show you the camera footage and you approve it.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Hollywood
We work throughout North Hollywood’s flatlands and the surrounding pockets, from the older bungalow streets to the mid-century tract houses and the newer infill near the NoHo Arts District. We typically schedule North Hollywood jobs within a week of the call, and often sooner when the calendar allows.
- NoHo Arts District
- Valley Village
- West North Hollywood
- Sun Valley border
- North Hollywood West
Service Area – Cities Near North Hollywood
We also serve homeowners in Studio City, CA, Universal City, CA, Burbank, CA, and Valley Glen, CA. If you’re just outside North Hollywood, call us and we’ll confirm coverage for your street before booking.
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 North Hollywood appointments happen within a week of your call, and we can often slot in sooner if you have a deadline from a home inspector or insurance carrier. Call (866) 520-4943 and we’ll find the first opening that works.
Most routine chimney repairs, cap installations, and liner replacements don’t require a separate permit, but major structural rebuilds can. We’ll tell you during the estimate if your specific job needs city involvement. You won’t be left guessing.
Yes, and that’s a big share of our North Hollywood work. Sealed or painted-over fireplaces still need a flue check before any burn, especially if a nest or debris is hiding inside. We do the full inspection, clean what’s needed, and tell you honestly if it’s safe to light.
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
"Something came loose about a month after the work. Called them, and they were back out the next day and fixed it at no charge. Didn't argue, didn't try to bill me for the trip."
— Ebony Bryant"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."
— David Wong"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."
— Chris Parker