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Chimney Company in North Hollywood, CA

Chimney repair in North Hollywood usually means working on a 70 to 100 year old brick firebox with cracked mortar, not swapping out a modern insert. Most of the chimneys we see in the 91605, 91606, and 91601 ZIP codes date to the 1920s through 1950s building boom, when fireplaces were the primary heat source and clay flue tile was the standard liner. Ontario Chimney has served North Hollywood since 2014, and the repair work here is shaped by two things more than anything else: original single-wythe brick construction and what the 1994 Northridge earthquake did to it. If you’re seeing cracked mortar joints, spalling brick, or a chimney that shifted at the roofline, call (833) 467-7685 and we’ll inspect it properly.

Why North Hollywood Homes Are Different

North Hollywood’s housing stock is predominantly Spanish Colonial Revival and California bungalow homes built between the 1920s and 1950s. These fireplaces were never decorative. They were built to burn wood all winter, and they’re still doing that job in homes across the NoHo Arts District and the neighborhoods east of the Red Line corridor. The problem is that original clay flue tile from that era was never rated for the temperature cycling it’s endured for eight or nine decades.

The San Fernando Valley climate compounds it. Hot, dry summers and Santa Ana wind events bake the mortar joints and crown material until they crack, then the wind pushes debris back down the flue. Winters are mild, which sounds good until you realize fireplaces sit idle for months, accumulating creosote and giving pests time to nest. But the biggest factor in North Hollywood is seismic. Many 91601 and 91602 chimneys predate modern seismic codes entirely. They’re unlined or single-wythe brick with no bracing. After the Northridge quake, we routinely find hairline cracks at the roofline and separated flue tiles that a standard sweep would never catch. That’s why every repair job here starts with a camera inspection, not a brush.

Our Main North Hollywood Services

Most North Hollywood homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the fireplace hasn’t been cleaned in years and they’re worried about lighting it, or the dryer vent is packed with lint and the dryer takes two cycles to dry a towel. Both are handled by the same trained technicians.

Chimney Sweep in North Hollywood

A chimney sweep in North Hollywood is different from one in a newer-build city because the flues here are old clay tile, often with decades of creosote baked onto the surface. We remove the creosote, check for separated tiles and cracked mortar, and run a camera through the flue so you can see what we see. You’ll get a written report with photos, and if we find damage, we’ll tell you whether it needs attention now or can wait. Full details on our Chimney Sweep in North Hollywood page.

Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Hollywood

Dryer vents are a leading cause of house fires, according to NFPA data, and North Hollywood’s older homes often have long vent runs with multiple elbows that trap lint faster than short, straight runs. We clean the full vent run from the dryer to the exterior termination, remove the blockage, and verify airflow. It’s a standalone fire-safety service, not an add-on. Read more on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in North Hollywood page.

Chimney Repair in North Hollywood

Chimney repair in North Hollywood starts with a problem most cities don’t have at this scale: earthquake damage. The 1994 Northridge quake shifted thousands of chimneys in the Valley, and many have never been properly inspected since. Add 70 to 100 years of thermal cycling on original masonry, and you get cracked crowns, separated flue tiles, and mortar joints that have turned to sand. Ontario Chimney handles the full Chimney Repair scope, from tuckpointing to full liner replacement, so you’re not coordinating between a sweep and a mason. We use professional-grade materials from Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield, not hardware-store substitutes, and every recommendation comes with camera evidence you can review yourself.

Chimney Crown Repair

Signs you need it

You see cracks in the concrete or mortar cap at the top of the chimney, pieces of crown material on the roof or ground, or water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace.

What it costs in North Hollywood

Chimney crown repair in North Hollywood typically runs $150 to $400 depending on crack severity and whether we’re sealing, resurfacing, or rebuilding the crown.

How we do it

We clean the crown surface, fill cracks with a flexible sealant or resurface with new crown material, and re-slope it so water sheds away from the flue.

Chimney Flashing Repair

Signs you need it

You notice water stains on the ceiling around the chimney chase, rusted or lifted metal flashing where the chimney meets the roof, or dampness in the attic after rain.

What it costs in North Hollywood

Chimney flashing repair in North Hollywood typically costs $300 to $1,300 depending on how much existing flashing must be removed and whether new step and counter flashing is needed.

How we do it

We remove the old flashing, install new step flashing and counter flashing sealed with roofing-grade sealant, and verify the water path is fully broken.

Chimney Liner Installation

Signs you need it

Your chimney has no liner, the original clay tiles are cracked or separated, or you see flue tile fragments in the firebox after sweeping.

What it costs in North Hollywood

Chimney liner installation in North Hollywood runs $1,800 to $4,000, with stainless steel systems like DuraFlex running higher than aluminum alternatives.

How we do it

We measure the flue, remove damaged clay sections as needed, and install a properly sized liner system, typically a DuraFlex stainless steel flexible liner that navigates offset flues.

Chimney Cap Installation

Signs you need it

You find birds, squirrels, or nesting material in the flue, rainwater pools in the firebox, or you can see down the flue from the roof with no cover in place.

What it costs in North Hollywood

Chimney cap installation in North Hollywood typically costs $100 to $500 for the cap itself, with installation labor adding $50 to $150 depending on access from the roof.

How we do it

We select a properly sized cap for your flue dimensions, secure it to the crown, and verify the mesh and lid don’t restrict draft.

What Chimney Repair Costs in North Hollywood

How do I know if my North Hollywood chimney needs repair after the Northridge quake?

If your chimney hasn’t been inspected since 1994, it likely has hairline cracks at the roofline or separated flue tiles you can’t see from the ground. A camera inspection confirms it in about an hour. Call (833) 467-7685 to book one.

Can a cracked chimney crown really wait a year in North Hollywood?

In this climate, yes, sometimes. North Hollywood gets very little rain, so water intrusion is a smaller factor than in wetter cities. We’ll give you a straight answer with photos, not a scare pitch.

Brands We Service in North Hollywood

For North Hollywood repair and relining work, we install and service DuraFlex stainless steel liner systems, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, and components from Famco and Copperfield, the two largest professional chimney supply distributors in the trade. We stock common caps, dampers, and liner components locally, which keeps turnaround on routine repairs to days instead of weeks. See our brands for the full list.

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Neighborhoods We Serve in North Hollywood

We work throughout North Hollywood and the surrounding Valley neighborhoods, from the NoHo Arts District and the Red Line corridor to the older bungalow streets east of Vineland. Typical response time for an inspection appointment anywhere in the area is 2 to 4 business days.

• NoHo Arts District
• Valley Village border
• North Hollywood West
• Amelia Earhart area
• Sun Valley border

Service Area – Cities Near North Hollywood

North Hollywood sits at the center of the east San Fernando Valley, and we make the short drive to Studio City, CA and Universal City, CA regularly for homeowners with the same 1920s to 1950s chimneys. To the east, Burbank, CA has a similar stock of pre-Northridge masonry chimneys, and to the north, Valley Glen, CA shares the same unlined clay tile construction. If you’re unsure whether we cover your street, call (833) 467-7685 and we’ll tell you straight.

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