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
Tujunga’s canyon-edge foothill setting creates chimney problems most flatland contractors never see. At Imperial Chimney, our primary focus is chimney repair, because the 1940s – 1970s masonry fireplaces in these hillside homes carry decades of creosote, weathered crowns, and aging mortar that the Santa Ana winds and canyon moisture keep stressing. We serve the 91042 and 91043 ZIP codes with a stocked truck and a trained crew that understands steep driveways, tight rooftop access, and the fire-safety stakes of wood burning in dry brush country. Call (866) 253-3809 for a straight answer and a repair plan built around what we actually find.
Why Tujunga Homes Are Different
Tujunga sits in the Verdugo/San Gabriel foothills, and the housing stock tells the story: mid-century single-family homes, many of them small ranch and cabin-style builds on sloped lots, with a real mix of original brick fireplaces and later prefab inserts. What we see again and again is a 1950s masonry fireplace that was converted to gas logs or an insert at some point, but the flue was never properly cleaned or relined. Old creosote from decades of wood burning stays glazed to the clay tile, and the owner assumes the gas conversion made it safe. It didn’t.
The climate compounds the problem. Tujunga gets cooler nights and sharper temperature swings than the basin, so fireplaces run many winter evenings. Then the fall brings hot, dry, wind-driven Santa Ana conditions. A creosote-loaded flue in a canyon home with brush uphill and neighbors downhill isn’t a small maintenance issue, it’s a fire exposure. The same home may not have seen a chimney inspection since the Bush administration. Masonry crowns crack from decades of sun and rain, flashing separates where the chimney meets the roofline, and wind-blown embers become an active concern. Our repairs account for all of it: the age of the chimney, the terrain under our ladders, and the brush around the property.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Tujunga Services
Most Tujunga calls start with one of two services: a thorough chimney sweep, or a dryer vent cleaning that has been ignored since the dryer was installed. Here’s what each involves in this area.
Chimney Sweep in Tujunga
A proper sweep in Tujunga means more than running a brush. We’re looking at a masonry chimney that may hold years of creosote from heavy winter burning, possibly with an old animal nest or blockages from canyon wind debris. The steep hillside rooflines mean our team plans ladder placement and hose routing before setting up. We clean the flue, remove creosote and soot, inspect the firebox and damper, and document what we find with photos. Every sweep doubles as an inspection opportunity, because clean flues are the baseline for fire-safe canyon homes. Full details are on our Chimney Sweep in Tujunga page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tujunga
Dryer vent cleaning addresses the leading appliance-related house fire cause in the country, and Tujunga homes with long vent runs or rooftop terminations are prime candidates for hidden lint buildup. Canyon dust and construction-era vent routing make clogs worse. Our team cleans the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior termination, checking for restrictions, damaged duct sections, and improper materials. This is the same careful documentation and direct reporting we bring to every chimney job. Details on Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tujunga.
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 centers on aging masonry and liners in homes built between the 1940s and 1970s. The typical call involves a cracked chimney crown, separated flashing, or a flue liner that has spalled and no longer contains heat and gases. On hillside lots, we also handle caps that have blown off or corroded, leaving the flue open to canyon winds, rain, and embers. When we open a flue with a camera, the owner often sees problems that have been developing for years without symptoms inside the house. That’s the value of the inspection: you see what we see, and the repair is scoped from evidence, not guesswork. Our Chimney Repair service covers the full scope, from a single cap replacement to a HeatShield resurfacing that avoids full demolition.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
An open, uncapped flue in Tujunga lets rain, canyon leaves, and animals into the chimney, and wind can push smoke and embers back into the home or onto the roof.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney cap installation in Tujunga typically runs $250 – $650, depending on the flue size and material.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a Gelco or Copperfield cap rated for the draft, mechanical or adhesive-mount it, and confirm with photos that the cap sits square, with proper spark-arresting mesh.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
A cap that’s rusted, dented, or missing mesh will let embers escape in Santa Ana winds and invite critters to nest in the flue.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney cap replacement in Tujunga typically runs $250 – $650, sometimes a bit more with hillside ladder setup.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, measure and match the replacement, install with secure mechanical fasteners or adhesive, then photograph the finished work from the roofline.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
If a sweep or camera inspection shows cracked clay tiles, gaps in the liner, or old flue contamination behind a gas conversion, the liner has failed and needs replacement.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney liner installation in Tujunga typically runs $2,500 – $5,500 for a DuraFlex stainless liner, with access and length affecting the final number.
How we do it
We run a camera to confirm the diagnosis, size the liner to the appliance and flue dimensions, and install a professional-grade DuraFlex or Copperfield liner with proper insulation and top termination.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace or damp masonry after rain means the flashing between the chimney and roof has separated or corroded, and Tujunga’s winter rains will keep pushing water in.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney flashing repair in Tujunga typically runs $350 – $900, with the roof pitch and existing flashing condition shaping the quote.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, install new step and counter flashing, seal the joints with a quality caulk, and confirm the overlap sheds water away from the chimney base.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A cracked or spalled crown lets water seep into the flue and masonry, and after decades of Tujunga sun and rain, most 1950s-era crowns are failing.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney crown repair in Tujunga typically runs $600 – $1,500, depending on the crack pattern and whether a full recast is needed.
How we do it
We remove the degraded crown material, build an overhanging form for proper water drip, pour and slope the new crown, and document the finished surface before we leave.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Tujunga
| Item | Typical range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,500 |
Can you repair a Tujunga chimney liners without tearing down the whole chimney?
Yes. HeatShield resurfacing restores a damaged flue from the inside by applying a ceramic material that returns the liner to a smooth, sealed, safe condition. In Tujunga’s mid-century homes, this often avoids the cost and disruption of full rebuilding, especially when the masonry around the flue is still structurally sound. Call (866) 253-3809 to get a camera look at your flue before deciding.
What repair problem do you see most in older Tujunga fireplaces?
Old gas conversions with years of creosote still glazed inside the flue are the most common serious finding, usually combined with a cracked crown or missing cap. The fireplace looks fine from the living room, but the flue isn’t safe. Call (866) 253-3809 and we’ll inspect it the right way.
Brands We Service in Tujunga
We stock and install DuraFlex liners, HeatShield resurfacing materials, Gelco caps, and Famco venting components on our Tujunga jobs. These are the same professional-grade brands restoration contractors and inspectors use, which means our repairs hold up over time and our material lead times stay short. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $175 – $325 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $650 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $600 – $1,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $250 |
Hillside roof access and steep driveway setup add labor time on Tujunga jobs, and older masonry chimneys sometimes reveal hidden damage once we open the flue. That’s why we scope repairs from camera findings and agree on the price before any repair work begins.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tujunga
Imperial Chimney has served Tujunga since 2017, and our crews know the area’s hillside neighborhoods, access quirks, and home styles. We regularly work in:
- Upper Tujunga
- Foothill Boulevard corridor
- Apperson Street area
- Sunland-Tujunga border streets
- Valley View and hill streets off of Foothill
Most Tujunga appointments can be scheduled within a few business days, with some flexibility built in for steep-roof jobs that need drier weather.
Service Area – Cities Near Tujunga
Imperial Chimney works across the foothill communities that share Tujunga’s housing stock and fire-safety concerns. We serve Sunland, CA right next door, Shadow Hills, CA, and Burbank, CA with the same stocked trucks and trained team. If you’re in any of these areas and need a chimney or dryer vent professional, call (866) 253-3809.
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 Tujunga appointments can be scheduled within a few business days. Hillside jobs sometimes wait on weather, since ladder work on steep roofs needs dry, calm conditions. Call (866) 253-3809 and we’ll schedule around the forecast and your availability.
Most chimney repairs, including cap replacement, flashing repair, and liner installation, don’t require a Los Angeles city permit. Major structural rebuilds may, and we’ll tell you if your job reaches that threshold before any work begins.
Yes. Imperial Chimney covers all of Tujunga, including both the 91042 and 91043 ZIP codes. Our crews work the full area from Foothill Boulevard up into the hillside streets.
If your Tujunga chimney hasn’t been inspected in years, or you know the cap is rusted, the flashing is leaking, or the flue still carries old creosote from before a gas conversion, call Imperial Chimney at (866) 253-3809. We’ll inspect, document, and give you a straight reading on what needs work now and what can wait. Clean flue, safe home.
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
"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"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Adam Sutton