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 Westwood, CA
Chimney repair in Westwood is, more often than not, repair work on a flue that has been running hard since October. Homes here sit above 5,000 feet, and the wood stoves and masonry fireplaces that heat them through Lassen County winters develop creosote, crown cracks, and liner wear faster than almost anywhere else in California. Imperial Chimney has served Westwood since 2017, and we approach every job here with that reality in mind: the chimney is a working appliance, not a decorative feature. When you need a chimney company in Westwood, you need someone who understands mountain-grade wear. Call (866) 253-3809 for an inspection-first assessment.
Why Westwood Homes Are Different
Westwood sits in the Northern Sierra/Cascade range at roughly 5,000 feet, and the winters here are not a brief cold snap; they are a sustained season that keeps wood-burning appliances running from October through April. That means a single year of burning in Westwood can glaze a flue with creosote that would take several years to accumulate in a valley town like Redding or Chico. The 96137 ZIP covers the town of Westwood proper and the surrounding mountain communities, so our technicians routinely service rural cabins, older primary residences, and everything in between.
Much of the housing stock here is mid-century or earlier. Single-family homes and mountain cabins built in the 1950s and 1960s often have original masonry fireplaces or wood stove pipe systems that have seen decades of seasonal use. Those older flues show a particular pattern: heavy creosote near the top where the flue cools, cracked crowns from freeze-thaw cycles, and mortar joints that have loosened from constant thermal expansion. A chimney company working Westwood needs to inspect as much as it cleans. We do both in the same visit.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Westwood Services
Most calls we get in Westwood fall into two categories: the annual or semi-annual chimney cleaning, and the dryer vent cleaning that many mountain homeowners schedule at the same time. Both are fire-safety services, and both behave differently at 5,000 feet than they do at sea level.
Chimney Sweep in Westwood
A proper chimney sweep in Westwood means removing creosote from a flue that has been worked hard, not just dusting out a fireplace that gets lit twice a year. We sweep the full flue, check the stovepipe or chimney liner, inspect the cap and crown, and document everything we find. Because Westwood homes often run wood stoves nearly nonstop through winter, we recommend an annual sweep here, sometimes more often if you burn green wood or run the stove at low temperatures for long stretches. See Chimney Sweep in Westwood for the full scope, local pricing, and what to expect on the day.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Westwood
Dryer vent cleaning in Westwood is a service more homeowners need than they realize. Mountain air is dry, but lint accumulation is a household physics problem, not a climate problem; a long vent run, especially one that exits through a roof or an exterior wall with a long horizontal section, will pack lint regardless of elevation. We clean the full vent run from dryer to termination point, remove blockages, and check for damaged or disconnected duct sections. The NFPA identifies dryer vent fires as the leading cause of appliance-related house fires. We treat it as seriously as a chimney. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Westwood for local pricing and our process.
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 Westwood
Chimney repair in Westwood usually starts with a discovery: a homeowner calls for a sweep, and we find a cracked crown, a failing liner, or flashing that has pulled away from the roofline. In this climate, the freeze-thaw cycle works on masonry all winter. A hairline crack in October becomes a spalled brick by March, and a small flashing gap becomes a water stain on the ceiling after the first heavy snow. The older homes scattered across the 96137 ZIP tend to have chimneys that predate modern liner standards, which means repair work here is often about bringing an old system up to a safe operating condition without tearing the whole thing down. That is exactly the work our team does. Imperial Chimney handles inspection, repair, and liner restoration under one company, start to finish. Our approach to Chimney Repair is built around showing you what we found before we recommend anything.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see an open flue from the ground, or you have had birds, bats, or rain entering the chimney.
What it costs in Westwood
Chimney cap installation in Westwood typically runs $230 – $650 depending on flue size, material, and whether the cap is standard galvanized, stainless, or custom copper.
How we do it
We verify the flue’s inside and outside dimensions, secure the cap with mechanical fasteners rated for mountain wind exposure, and confirm the mesh size is small enough to keep embers in and animals out.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, bent from snow load or falling branches, or the mesh is torn and birds are getting in.
What it costs in Westwood
Replacing a chimney cap in Westwood generally costs $250 – $600 including removal of the old cap and installation of the new one.
How we do it
We remove the failing cap, inspect the flue tile rim for damage while we have access, then install the replacement cap sized to the exact flue dimensions.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A chimney inspection shows cracked or missing flue tile sections, or the existing liner has deteriorated to the point that combustion gases could leak into the home.
What it costs in Westwood
Chimney liner installation in Westwood typically falls between $3,000 and $6,500 based on liner material, flue length, and whether the existing clay liner needs to be removed first.
How we do it
We measure the full flue run, select the correct insulation and liner system, lower the new liner into place, and connect it to the appliance with proper termination at the top.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, or inspect the flashing and find lifted, rusted, or missing metal at the roof penetration.
What it costs in Westwood
Chimney flashing repair in Westwood runs $350 – $900 depending on how many sides of the chimney need attention and whether we can repair the existing metal or need to replace sections.
How we do it
We cut and bend replacement flashing to fit the existing roof pitch, install with proper overlap, and seal the top edge with a flexible sealant that tolerates Westwood’s seasonal movement.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete or mortar crown at the top of the chimney has visible cracks, is spalling away, or no longer sheds water properly.
What it costs in Westwood
Chimney crown repair in Westwood generally costs $500 – $1,000 for resurfacing, and $1,500 – $3,000 if the full crown needs to be removed and re-poured.
How we do it
For repairable crowns we clean the surface, apply a bonding agent, and resurface with a flexible sealant; for failed crowns we form and pour a new properly sloped crown with a drip edge.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Westwood
| Item | Typical range in Westwood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $230 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $3,000 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,000 – $6,500 |
Costs in Westwood skew toward the upper end of these ranges when access is difficult, which is more common here than in flatter markets. Steep roofs, snow guards, long driveway approaches, and flues that have not been touched in decades all add time. The lower end usually applies to straightforward single-story access and minor repairs caught early.
How do I know if my Westwood chimney needs a liner or just a sweep?
You cannot know from the outside, which is why we camera-inspect every flue during a sweep. If the clay tiles are intact and the mortar joints are sound, a sweep is enough. If the camera shows cracks, gaps, or missing sections, a liner is the fix. We show you the footage before recommending anything.
Can Westwood’s freeze-thaw cycles really damage a chimney that fast?
Yes. Water enters small cracks, freezes, expands, and widens the crack. Repeated through a Westwood winter, that can turn a minor crown crack into spalling brick by spring. The repair cost is far lower if you catch it before the first heavy freeze. Call (866) 253-3809 and we will assess it.
Brands We Service in Westwood
We stock and install professional-grade components from Gelco, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield, among others. These are the brands restoration contractors and fire-safety inspectors rely on, and we carry common cap sizes, flashing materials, and liner components locally so Westwood jobs are not waiting on parts from Sacramento. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Westwood |
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| Chimney sweep | $200 – $400 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney cap installation | $230 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $3,000 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,000 – $6,500 |
What pushes price up in Westwood is access and condition. A steep roof, a chimney that has not been inspected in a decade, or a flue that needs scaffolding instead of ladder access all add time, and time is the main variable. What does not change is our pricing model: we quote the job upfront, confirm the fixed price before any work begins, and we do not inflate the invoice after the fact because we “found something.” If the camera inspection reveals a repair need, we show you the footage, explain what it means, and give you a separate line-item quote. You decide, with the evidence in front of you. Call (866) 253-3809 for a fixed-price estimate on any service on this page.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Westwood
We work throughout the 96137 ZIP and the communities that surround Westwood proper. Most of our Westwood jobs are within a thirty-minute drive of the town center, and we schedule routes to group nearby jobs on the same day, which keeps our travel costs down and our response times predictable for the mountain roads.
- Westwood town center
- Clear Creek
- Pine Town
- Lake Almanor West
- Hamilton Branch
Service Area – Cities Near Westwood
Imperial Chimney serves Westwood and the broader Lassen County and Northern Sierra region. If you are in a neighboring community, we may already cover your area. We also work with homeowners in North Hills, CA, Shadow Hills, CA, Sunland, CA, and Tujunga, CA, applying the same inspection-first approach to every chimney we touch. When you call, we will confirm whether your exact address falls within our current service area and schedule accordingly.
Serving Westwood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Westwood 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 Westwood
Most Westwood appointments are scheduled within one to two weeks, and we block out extra time on each job for the mountain roads and the likelihood that a sweep turns into a more thorough inspection. During the fall rush, which starts in September here, we prioritize existing customers and anyone with an active leak or a suspected blockage. Call (866) 253-3809 and we will give you a straight answer on the calendar.
Routine chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning do not require permits anywhere in Lassen County. Chimney repairs like liner installation or crown replacement can sometimes trigger a permit depending on the scope and whether the fireplace itself is being altered. We will let you know before work begins if your specific repair requires one.
We handle both, and in Westwood, wood stoves are the more common call. We sweep stovepipe, inspect the stove connection, check the cap and spark arrestor, and verify the entire venting path from the stove collar to the termination point. Many Westwood chimneys are stovepipe systems, so we treat them as primary heating appliances, not occasional fireplaces.
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 Westwood Customers Say
"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Adriana Garcia"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."
— Salma Haddad"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Christine Lin