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 Hills, CA
Chimney repair in North Hills usually comes down to one of two findings: a cracked mortar crown letting rain into a 1950s clay-tile flue, or a rusted chimney cap that stopped keeping birds out years ago. Most fireplaces here get lit a handful of nights each winter, so the creosote load is rarely the problem. The masonry and the cap are. Corona Chimney Sweep has served North Hills since 2018, and we repair what we find, same crew, no handoff. Call (855) 382-6159 for a free estimate.
Why North Hills Homes Are Different
The housing stock in North Hills is overwhelmingly mid-century: single-story tract homes and ranch houses built between the late 1940s and the early 1960s, most with their original masonry fireplaces and clay tile flues. Those flues were durable, but the mortar crowns poured over them were never designed for sixty-plus years of San Fernando Valley heat. Every summer, the dry air expands and contracts the crown until hairline cracks open up. Every Santa Ana event works those cracks wider. By the time a homeowner sees a water stain on the ceiling near the chimney, the crown has usually been failing for several seasons.
Birds are the other constant in North Hills. Dormant chimneys with a rusted-out cap or a missing spark arrestor become nesting sites for sparrows and starlings. We pull nests out of 91343 chimneys far more often than we remove heavy creosote. The flat, car-oriented layout of North Hills means most of our work is on single-story rooflines with easy ladder access, but it also means hundreds of near-identical tract homes aging at the same rate. When one house on a block has a failed crown, the neighbors are usually a year or two behind.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main North Hills Services
North Hills homeowners call us most about two things: getting a fireplace or furnace flue swept and inspected, and clearing dryer vents that have become a fire hazard. Both fall under what we do every week in the 91343 and 91393 ZIPs.
Chimney Sweep in North Hills
A sweep in North Hills is as much a structural inspection as a cleaning. The original clay tile flues in these mid-century ranch homes hide hairline cracks and failing mortar joints that a visual check from the firebox won’t catch. We run the brushes, then inspect the crown, cap, and flue interior and show you the photo report. One local condition worth knowing: nesting birds and dry soot from occasional winter fires, not heavy creosote, are what we typically remove here. Chimney Sweep in North Hills
Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Hills
A clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen, and in North Hills, lint mixed with the fine dust that settles from the dry Valley air builds up faster than most people expect. The dryer starts taking two cycles to dry a load, the vent hood flap stops opening, and suddenly there’s a fire hazard behind the wall. We clean the full run from the dryer to the exterior termination and verify the draft with the dryer running. It’s fire prevention, treated with the same seriousness as chimney work. Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Hills
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 Hills
Chimney repair in North Hills is dominated by one pattern: original clay tile flues from the 1950s and 60s, sitting under mortar crowns that bake in the Valley sun until they crack, with rusted caps that don’t keep rain or birds out. Once water gets into the flue, freeze-thaw cycles from the rare winter cold snaps do the rest, spalling the clay tiles and opening paths for smoke and carbon monoxide to leak into the house. The good news is most of what we find is repairable without a full rebuild. We install contractor-grade materials, we repair what we find, and we don’t refer repair work to someone else. See Chimney Repair for the full scope of what we handle.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks in the mortar crown, a water stain on the ceiling near the chimney, or loose, crumbling mortar at the top of the chimney are all signs the crown has lost its seal.
What it costs in North Hills
Crown repair in North Hills typically runs $800 – $1,500 depending on the size of the crown and how much of the old mortar needs to be chipped out and rebuilt.
How we do it
We grind out the cracked mortar, build the crown back up with a proper crown mix designed for the Valley’s heat, and add a slight slope away from the flue so water sheets off instead of pooling.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Birds getting into the chimney, visible rust holes in the old cap, or a cap that’s blown loose from the crown are the three most common signs in North Hills.
What it costs in North Hills
A new stainless or copper cap installed by us in North Hills typically runs $300 – $600, with the price shifting based on cap material, size, and whether the existing base bracket needs replacement.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, install a properly sized cap with a pest screen sized for Valley birds, and mechanically fasten it to the crown or flue tile so Santa Ana winds don’t take it.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked or missing clay flue tiles, smoke pushing into the walls during use, or an older furnace that’s been converted to a higher-efficiency venting setup often means a new liner is required for safe operation.
What it costs in North Hills
Liner installation in North Hills typically runs $1,500 – $4,500, driven by the length of the flue, whether it’s a gas or wood application, and the liner system specified.
How we do it
We run the proper stainless liner system through the existing flue passage, connect it at the appliance, and terminate it at the cap, which lets us reline older chimneys without tearing out the masonry.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Damp drywall or stains where the chimney meets the roofline, or visible gaps between the flashing and the mortar, mean the flashing has pulled away from the chimney.
What it costs in North Hills
Flashing repair in North Hills typically runs $500 – $1,200, depending on how much of the existing flashing can be reused versus replaced.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, inspect the mortar joints behind it, install new stepped flashing with a counterflashing job cut into the chimney, and seal everything with the right roof-grade sealant.
What Chimney Repair Costs in North Hills
| Item | Typical range in North Hills |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $500 – $1,200 |
| Chimney crown repair | $800 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,500 – $4,500 |
Do I need a new liner, or can mine be repaired?
Not every cracked flue needs a full liner replacement. If the clay tiles have deteriorated mortar joints or hairline cracks, HeatShield resurfacing can often rebuild the flue interior without tearing anything out. If the tile is missing or the flue is misaligned, we install a DuraFlex stainless liner instead. We show you the camera footage either way.
How urgent is a cracked chimney crown in North Hills?
It should be addressed within one season. A cracked crown lets water into the flue and the smoke chamber, and the spalling gets worse with every summer heat cycle. Repaired early, it’s an $800 – $1,500 job. Let it go, and the flue tiles start breaking, pushing you into liner territory. Call (855) 382-6159 and we’ll inspect it properly.
Brands We Service in North Hills
We stock and install DuraFlex stainless liner systems, HeatShield resurfacing materials, and Olympia Chimney caps and accessories. The same product lines professional chimney contractors source, not big-box substitutes. Most North Hills repair jobs are done with parts we carry or can have on the truck in a day. our brands
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| Service | Typical range in North Hills |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $500 – $1,200 |
| Chimney crown repair | $800 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,500 – $4,500 |
| Chimney sweep | $189 – $350 |
| Chimney sweep with minor repair | $350 – $750 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $250 |
| Chimney inspection | $150 – $300 |
In North Hills, the things that push a repair price up are usually access-related: a chimney that’s difficult to reach from the roofline, or a flue that’s been neglected long enough that the damage extends beyond the crown into the tiles. The things that push a sweep price up are usually bird nests, heavy debris, or flex liners that need a different brush set. We price the job at the inspection, before we start, and that number is the number.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Hills
We cover the full North Hills area: the 91343 and 91393 ZIPs, the blocks north and south of Roscoe, the single-story tracts along Sepulveda and Woodley, and the ranch-house streets west of the 405. If you’re in North Hills, we’re in your neighborhood, usually with a same-week appointment.
- North Hills West
- North Hills East
- Sepulveda corridor
- Woodley tract homes
- Roscoe Boulevard corridor
Service Area – Cities Near North Hills
From North Hills we work the surrounding Valley communities, including Northridge, CA to the west, Van Nuys, CA to the south, Valley Glen, CA to the southeast, and San Fernando, CA to the north. Same crew, same truck, same brands. If you’re just outside North Hills, call and we’ll sort out the schedule.
Serving North Hills, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Hills 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 Hills
Most North Hills inspections and sweeps are scheduled within a week, and we keep some capacity open for urgent repair work where a chimney has become unsafe. Call (855) 382-6159 with your address and we’ll give you a straight answer on timing, not a range.
For most repairs in North Hills, no permit is required. A liner installation paired with a full masonry rebuild can sometimes trigger a permit in Los Angeles city limits, and we’ll tell you if your job falls into that category before we start. We don’t surprise you with paperwork.
Yes. If you need a chimney sweep, a crown repair, and a dryer vent cleaning, one crew handles all of it. That’s the point of being one provider for every venting hazard in the house, instead of calling three different companies and coordinating three different visits.
If you’re in North Hills and your chimney hasn’t been looked at in years, or you’ve got a rusted cap, a water stain, or a dryer that takes two cycles, call (855) 382-6159. We’ll come out, inspect it, show you the photos, and give you a straight answer on what it costs and what can wait. Written by the team at Corona Chimney Sweep, serving North Hills since 2018.
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 Hills Customers Say
"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."
— Daniela Martinez"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
— Imani Dawson"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."
— Veronica Flores