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 Sunland, CA
Chimney repair in Sunland most often means fixing cracked clay-tile flue liners, damaged mortar crowns, and missing caps on mid-century ranch homes in the 91040 and 91041 ZIP codes. We’re a full-service chimney company, which means when we find a problem during a sweep, we fix it ourselves, no handoff to a third party. Call (855) 382-6159 if you suspect liner damage, see water staining near the hearth, or haven’t had the flue looked at in years.
Why Sunland Homes Are Different
Sunland sits in the San Fernando Valley’s northeast foothills below the Verdugo Mountains, and the homes here have a specific set of chimney problems that differ from the flatter parts of the Valley. The housing stock is largely mid-century ranch and stucco construction from the 1940s through 1960s, and many of those original brick or masonry fireplaces still have the clay-tile flue liners installed when the house was built. Clay tile cracks with age, and seismic movement accelerates it. Once a liner has cracks or gaps, hot gases and embers can reach combustible framing, which is why we inspect liners with a camera before and after every cleaning.
Sunland’s climate also shapes the work. Hot, dry summers followed by cool winter evenings means homeowners here burn wood intermittently, often with smoldering fires that produce heavy creosote rather than the cleaner, hotter burns of continuous use. During the long off-season between May and October, birds, squirrels, and occasionally raccoons move into unused flues. Foothill properties backing onto washes and open land in the 91040 ZIP code routinely find nests, palm frond debris, and critter damage by the first cold night of November, a call pattern you simply don’t see in the denser parts of the Valley.
Wildfire risk is a real factor here. The 2008 Sayre Fire burned through the hills around Sunland, and the dry Santa Ana wind pattern hasn’t changed. Spark arrestors and ember-safe caps aren’t optional equipment for homes along the wildland interface. Our technicians check cap and arrestor condition on every job and will tell you plainly if what’s up there isn’t doing the job.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Sunland Services
Two services account for most of what Sunland homeowners call us for first: routine chimney sweeps and dryer vent cleaning, both treated as fire-prevention work rather than chores.
Chimney Sweep in Sunland
A sweep in Sunland frequently involves more than removing creosote. By November, many foothill chimneys contain nesting material, palm debris, or a dead squirrel the homeowner never knew about. We remove all of it, run a camera through the flue to check for cracked clay liners, and report what we find with photos. If the flue needs repair, the same crew that found it can fix it. For the full breakdown of what a sweep covers and what it costs in Sunland, see Chimney Sweep in Sunland.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sunland
Dryer vent cleaning gets treated as a fire-prevention service because that’s what it is. Lint buildup in a dryer vent is a leading cause of residential structure fires, and Sunland’s older homes often have long, convoluted vent runs through attics or crawl spaces that collect lint faster than a short wall vent. The same technicians trained in combustion venting handle this work, not a separate, less-qualified crew. Details on service scope and pricing are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sunland 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 Sunland
Most Sunland chimney repairs trace back to one of three things: a cracked or deteriorated clay-tile liner, a failed mortar crown, or a missing cap that let water and animals in. Homes built between the 1940s and 1960s in the 91040 and 91041 ZIP codes are now 60 to 80 years old, and clay liner cracks from age and seismic activity are the most common structural finding on our camera inspections. Hire a chimney company that can repair what it finds, and you avoid the gap where a sweep-only crew hands you a referral and leaves. We carry that repair work in-house, including Chimney Repair services from cap work to full liner replacement.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You don’t have a cap at all, or you hear animal noises from the flue, or debris keeps falling into the firebox.
What it costs in Sunland
Chimney cap installation in Sunland typically runs $150 – $300 for a standard single-flue cap.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile or liner, select a stainless or galvanized cap sized for the opening, anchor it to the flue, and confirm it’s seated so embers can’t escape.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
The camera inspection shows cracks, gaps, or missing sections of the existing clay-tile liner, or your flue was never lined to code in the first place.
What it costs in Sunland
Chimney liner installation in Sunland typically runs $2,200 – $4,200, with higher figures for taller chimneys or multi-story access, using DuraFlex stainless flexible liner systems for older and complex configurations.
How we do it
We size the liner to the flue and the appliance it serves, drop the DuraFlex flexible liner through, connect it with proper terminations top and bottom, and verify draft with a smoke or pressure test.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You see water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, spalling brick or stone at the top, or the concrete crown has visible cracks you can spot from the ground.
What it costs in Sunland
Chimney crown repair in Sunland typically runs $450 – $800 depending on the size of the crown and how much concrete has to be removed and re-formed.
How we do it
We remove the deteriorated concrete, form a new crown with proper overhang and a drip edge, and seal it so water sheds away from the flue instead of pooling against it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Sunland
| Item | Typical range in Sunland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $4,200 |
Do I need a new liner, or can the old one be repaired?
Depends on the condition. Minor hairline cracks and deteriorated mortar joints can sometimes be restored with HeatShield resurfacing, which costs less than a full liner replacement. Larger gaps or missing sections mean a new liner, typically the DuraFlex stainless flexible system.
Can you fix the chimney cap the same day you find it’s missing?
Usually, yes. We stock common cap sizes on our trucks, so a standard single-flue cap installation often happens the same visit. Call (855) 382-6159 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Brands We Service in Sunland
We install and service materials from contractor-grade lines including DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Olympia Chimney, the same products professional chimney contractors source, not big-box substitutes. Common cap and liner components are stocked on our trucks, so most repairs don’t wait on parts. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Sunland |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (Level 1) | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney sweep (Level 2, with video inspection) | $250 – $400 |
| Chimney cap installation | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $800 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $4,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $100 – $200 |
Prices in Sunland push toward the higher end of these ranges for two-story chimneys, steep foothill roofs, or flues that haven’t been cleaned in several years and need extra labor. We give you an upfront price before any work starts, so you’re not surprised by the invoice after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sunland
We work throughout the 91040 and 91041 ZIP codes, from the flats near Foothill Boulevard up into the hillside streets along the Verdugo Mountain edge. Sunland is compact enough that we can typically schedule most jobs within a few days.
- Shadow Hills border area
- Foothill Boulevard corridor
- Sunland Park area
- Hillside streets off Wentworth
- Stonehurst border streets
Service Area – Cities Near Sunland
Corona Chimney Sweep has served Sunland since 2018, and we cover neighboring communities with the same crews and equipment. We regularly work in Shadow Hills, CA, Tujunga, CA, La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, and Burbank, CA.
Serving Sunland, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sunland 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 Sunland
Most sweeps can be booked within a few days. During the October and November rush around the first cold nights, wait times stretch to a week or two, so booking before the first burn of the season helps you avoid the bottleneck.
Most routine chimney repair, including cap replacement, crown repair, and liner installation, doesn’t require a City of Los Angeles building permit. Work that changes the structure of the firebox or chimney, like a full rebuild, may trigger permit requirements, and we’ll tell you if your job reaches that level.
We do. Some hillside developments in Sunland have HOA rules about visible chimney caps and spark arrestors, and we’ll work with your HOA’s specific requirements if they apply. If your HOA mandates particular cap styles or finishes, we’ll install what’s approved.
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 Sunland 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