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 one of two things: a cracked clay tile liner or a chimney cap that gave up during a Santa Ana wind event. The 1920s – 1950s Spanish Colonial and Craftsman bungalows that define the NoHo Arts District and surrounding streets were built with masonry fireplaces designed for occasional ambiance, not decades of deferred maintenance. Those original clay liners crack, mortar joints dry out, and crowns spall under the hot, dry San Fernando Valley sun. Imperial Chimney has served North Hollywood since 2017, and we handle the full arc of chimney health: cleaning, repair, and liner restoration under one roof, so you’re not juggling three contractors. If you need a chimney repair estimate, call us at (866) 253-3809.
Why North Hollywood Homes Are Different
North Hollywood’s housing stock does most of the work in predicting what we’ll find behind the damper. The bungalows and Spanish Colonial Revival homes in the 91605, 91606, 91609, and 91611 ZIP codes were built with clay tile flue liners that have now spent 70 to 100 years absorbing seismic movement from the nearby faults and thermal stress from sporadic fireplace use. Fireplaces here aren’t workhorses. They get lit a handful of times each winter cold snap, then sit idle for months. The slow creosote buildup gets ignored, and the real degradation happens silently: mortar joints between flue tiles erode, leaving gaps where heat and gases reach the surrounding masonry.
The climate compounds it. North Hollywood’s hot, dry summers bake chimney crowns until hairline cracks form, and the mild winters mean homeowners rarely notice a deteriorating flue because the fireplace isn’t getting heavy use. What they do notice, often all at once, is the effect of the Santa Ana winds. A failed chimney cap or fractured flue tile creates exactly the pressure reversal that sends soot blowing back into a living room. We get a wave of calls after every major wind event from homeowners near the Arts District with soot streaks above the mantel and no idea the chimney has been failing for years.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main North Hollywood Services
Most homeowners in North Hollywood call us for one of two reasons: a chimney that hasn’t been cleaned in years, or a dryer vent that’s become a fire hazard. Both are handled by the same trained team, and both get documented.
Chimney Sweep in North Hollywood
Sweeping a North Hollywood fireplace built in 1939 isn’t the same job as sweeping a newer tract home. The flues are often irregular, the mortar joints are aging, and years of occasional wood burning have left a creosote layer that’s brittle rather than glossy. We sweep with brushes sized to the actual flue dimensions, inspect the liner and smoke shelf as we go, and photograph what we find. If a chimney cap is missing or a flue tile is cracked, you’ll see it in the report. For the full scope of what a sweep covers and what it costs, see our page on Chimney Sweep in North Hollywood.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Hollywood
Dryer vents in North Hollywood apartment buildings and older bungalows often run long horizontal distances with multiple bends, which is exactly where lint accumulates fastest. Per NFPA data, dryer vent fires are the leading appliance fire cause in American homes. We clean the full vent run, check the exterior damper, and document the before and after. It’s the same inspection-first approach we bring to chimney work. For pricing and what to expect, see our page on Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Hollywood.
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
Most chimney repair in North Hollywood traces back to the same two culprits: a clay tile liner cracked by decades of seismic movement, or a chimney cap and crown that have failed after years under the Valley sun. The homes here were built when fireplaces were decorative centerpieces rather than heating appliances, so the original flue tiles were never meant to handle decades of heat cycling. When a liner cracks, the fireplace isn’t just inefficient, it’s moving heat and gases into spaces they were never meant to reach. That’s the repair call we make most often, and it’s why we treat every service visit as an inspection opportunity rather than a cleaning transaction. For a full breakdown of repair options, see Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the firebox floor after rain, or birds, leaves, and debris keep ending up in the fireplace.
What it costs in North Hollywood
Chimney cap installation in North Hollywood typically runs $250 – $550 depending on the flue size and cap material, with stainless steel at the higher end.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a properly sized cap (we stock Gelco and Copperfield caps), and mechanically fasten it to the crown so it doesn’t lift in a Santa Ana wind event.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your chimney sweep found cracked flue tiles or gaps in the mortar joints, or a level 2 camera inspection shows the liner is no longer intact.
What it costs in North Hollywood
Chimney liner installation in North Hollywood runs $2,500 – $6,000 depending on flue size, height, and whether we’re installing a DuraFlex stainless system or applying HeatShield resurfacing.
How we do it
We size the liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, install it with proper insulation where required, and document the full install with photos you keep.
What Chimney Repair Costs in North Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in North Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $750 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $850 |
How do I know if my chimney liner is cracked?
A level 2 camera inspection is the only way to see inside the flue, and we include photo documentation with every repair evaluation. Warning signs before that include soot streaks on the mantel after wind events and a fireplace that smokes into the room. Call (866) 253-3809 to schedule an inspection.
Can a cracked liner be repaired without a full replacement?
Yes, in many North Hollywood homes we restore liners with HeatShield ceramic resurfacing instead of tearing out the old flue. It rebuilds the interior surface and seals the gaps, extending the liner’s life without full demolition. We’ll tell you plainly if resurfacing is enough or if replacement is the safer call. Call (866) 253-3809 for an evaluation.
Brands We Service in North Hollywood
We install and service the same gear we trust on our own jobs: Gelco caps, Olympia Chimney components, Copperfield repair products, and Famco venting hardware. We keep common parts in local stock, so most North Hollywood chimney repairs don’t wait on a shipped part. For a full list, see our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in North Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $550 |
| Chimney crown repair | $300 – $750 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| HeatShield resurfacing | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $190 |
| Fireplace inspection | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $550 |
In North Hollywood, the biggest pricing swings come from roof pitch and access. A chimney on a steep tile roof with no safe staging takes longer, and that shows up in the labor. We quote a flat price before any work starts, so you know the number before we set up a ladder.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Hollywood
We work throughout North Hollywood, from the Arts District west to the 170 boundary and up into the tighter bungalow streets where chimneys are old and roof access is tight. Typical scheduling is 2 to 5 business days out, and we confirm arrival windows the day before.
- NoHo Arts District
- Valley Village
- West North Hollywood
- Burbank Boulevard corridor
- Oxnard Street district
Service Area – Cities Near North Hollywood
Imperial Chimney also serves the surrounding San Fernando Valley: Studio City, CA, Universal City, CA, Burbank, CA, and Valley Glen, CA. If you’re just over the line, we still cover your chimney, and the same flat-price estimate applies.
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 jobs are scheduled within 2 to 5 business days. After a major Santa Ana wind event, we prioritize repair calls from North Hollywood homeowners with damaged caps or liners. Call (866) 253-3809 and we’ll give you the next open slot.
Liner replacement and structural repairs may require a permit depending on the scope and the specific home. We tell you during the estimate whether a permit applies and what it adds to the timeline. Routine sweeping and cap replacement do not.
Yes, we handle mid-century apartment chimneys and dryer vents throughout the 91605 and 91606 ZIP codes. Multi-unit buildings need a single point of contact for access, and we’ll coordinate that during scheduling so the job moves quickly.
If your North Hollywood chimney needs repair, a sweep, or a dryer vent cleaning, call Imperial Chimney at (866) 253-3809 for a free estimate. We’ll tell you what’s actually wrong and what it actually costs before any work begins.
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
"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."
— Shannon Hoffman"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."
— Stephanie Meyer"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."
— Gabriela Torres