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 usually means one of five things: a rusted-out cap, cracked crown, failed flashing, damaged liner, or a damper that’s warped from decades of canyon-wind heat cycles. The 1950s and 60s ranch homes that fill this foothill corridor were built with masonry and prefab fireplaces that are now sixty to seventy years old, and the combination of Santa Ana-driven ember exposure and cool-night burning seasons pushes repair work earlier than homeowners expect. Ontario Chimney has served Sunland since 2014, and we handle everything from a crown patch to a full DuraFlex reline. Call (833) 467-7685 when you’re ready for an inspection.
Why Sunland Homes Are Different
Sunland sits where the San Gabriel foothills meet the grid, and that geography shapes every chimney we open up here. The Sunland-Tujunga corridor runs warmer in summer and cooler at night than Burbank or Glendale, which means fires get lit in October and stay lit through March. That’s a long burn season, and the creosote loading in a Sunland flue after a single winter is heavier than what you’d see in a flat valley home used half as often. Add Santa Ana winds that push ash, dust, and airborne fire debris up from the Angeles National Forest foothills, and you get flues that need more than a courtesy brushing.
The housing stock matters too. Post-war stucco and single-story ranch tract homes dominate ZIP codes 91040 and 91041, and many still have their original masonry fireplaces or first-generation prefab units. Original dampers rust through, clay flue tiles spall after decades of heat cycling, and crowns crack along the mortar line from temperature swings that can hit forty degrees between midday and dawn. On top of that, foothill streets lined with oak and eucalyptus collect leaf litter on spark arrestors and caps in ways you never see in Glendale or North Hollywood. We clear animal nesting and ember-fouled screens as a standard part of repair work here, because it’s seasonal reality, not an upsell.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Sunland Services
Most Sunland homeowners call us first about two things: keeping the fireplace they actually use safe, and clearing dryer vents that have never been opened since the house was built. Here’s what each looks like in this area.
Chimney Sweep in Sunland
We sweep fireplaces throughout Sunland’s canyon-adjacent neighborhoods, and the work here almost always includes more creosote removal than homeowners expect. Wood burned on cool foothill evenings produces dense, sticky Stage 2 creosote that glazes the flue walls, and that’s exactly what Santa Ana embers can ignite if a spark gets past a damaged screen. We run rotary brushes sized to your flue, vacuum with HEPA filtration, and photograph the interior before and after so you can see what came out. Chimney Sweep in Sunland is booked year-round here, though fall fills first.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sunland
Dryer vents in Sunland’s older ranch homes are frequently rigid metal pipe run through attics that bake at 110 degrees in July, and lint that would blow through a short wall vent builds up fast in long overhead runs. The National Fire Protection Association identifies dryers as a leading cause of house fires each year, and most of those fires trace to vents that were never cleaned after installation. We remove the built-up lint, check the termination point outside, and verify the vent cap opens properly. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Sunland runs as a standalone service because it should be.
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
Chimney repair in Sunland tends to cluster around the same five problems: deteriorated crowns, failed flashing, missing or rusted caps, damaged liners, and freeze-thaw or wind-driven spalling on exposed masonry. The ranch homes here are aging in sync, which means a house built in 1958 with its original firebox and flue tile is likely showing the same crown cracks as the one three doors down. Santa Ana winds work flashing loose over time, and ember intrusion through a compromised spark arrestor turns a cosmetic issue into a fire-safety one. Chimney Repair is our core service because it’s the one that determines whether your fireplace is safe to use at all.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight through the top of your flue from the ground, birds are getting inside, or rain water pools in the firebox after storms.
What it costs in Sunland
A new stainless steel or galvanized cap installed on a Sunland chimney typically runs $200 to $700 depending on flue size and bracket configuration.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, select a properly sized cap with a debris screen, secure it with mechanical fasteners rated for high wind, and photograph the finished install.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You see hairline cracks or missing chunks across the concrete crown, or water stains on the ceiling near the chimney chase after rain.
What it costs in Sunland
Partial crown patching runs $300 to $600, while a full crown rebuild with proper overhang and drip edge costs $1,000 to $2,500 on most Sunland chimneys.
How we do it
We clean out deteriorated material, re-form the crown with a slight slope away from the flue, and apply a weatherproof bond coat that stands up to foothill temperature swings.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water is entering where the chimney meets the roof, showing as damp drywall, peeling paint, or visible rust on the flashing itself.
What it costs in Sunland
Flashing repair in Sunland ranges from $400 to $1,500 depending on whether we’re replacing step flashing, counter flashing, or both and how much roof material must be lifted.
How we do it
We cut a clean reglet into the masonry, install new flashing with proper overlap, and seal it with a urethane-based caulk that handles Santa Ana-driven rain better than standard sealants.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Your clay flue tiles are cracked or missing after a chimney fire, a level-one inspection flagged the liner as unsafe, or you’re switching from wood to a gas insert that requires a different flue dimension.
What it costs in Sunland
A DuraFlex stainless steel liner install typically lands between $2,500 and $6,000 in Sunland, depending on flue height, access, and whether insulation is required.
How we do it
We measure the flue from crown to firebox, run a flexible DuraFlex liner sized for your draft, insulate where code requires it, and lock the top plate and rain cap in place.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Sunland
| Item | Typical range in Sunland |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair (partial) | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney crown rebuild (full) | $1,000 – $2,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,500 – $6,000 |
How do I know if my Sunland chimney actually needs repair or just a sweep?
If creosote is the only issue, a sweep is enough. If you see cracked mortar, water staining, rusted metal, or hear debris falling when wind gusts, that’s structural work a sweep won’t fix. We always photograph what we find. Call (833) 467-7685 for an inspection.
Can you repair my chimney the same visit you inspect it?
Simple jobs like cap replacement can often be done the same day. Crown rebuilds and liner installs need separate scheduling since they involve curing time and staging. We’ll tell you before we begin, not after.
Brands We Service in Sunland
We work with DuraFlex liner systems, HeatShield ceramic resurfacing, and components from Famco and Copperfield. Because we stock caps, dampers, and standard flue components locally, most cap and crown repairs in Sunland can be scheduled within the same week as the estimate. Our brands are the same ones certified chimney professionals specify, not hardware-store substitutes.
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| Service | Typical range in Sunland |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $179 – $329 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $229 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $200 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair (partial) | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney crown rebuild (full) | $1,000 – $2,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $1,500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $6,000 |
What pushes a Sunland job toward the upper end is flue height, roof pitch, and the condition of surrounding masonry. Homes on steeper foothill lots with two-story rooflines cost more simply because the access is harder. We quote a fixed price before any work begins, and if the scope changes, you approve the change before we touch it.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sunland
We work throughout the 91040 and 91041 ZIP codes, covering the flat ranch tracts and the foothill streets that climb toward the Wash. Most Sunland neighborhoods are reachable within one business day for estimates, and we schedule sweeps and cap work within the week depending on the season.
- Sunland proper (Foothill Boulevard corridor)
- Shadow Hills-adjacent canyon streets
- North of the 210 near the golf course
- Stonehurst area
- Westside ranch tracts off Wentworth
Service Area – Cities Near Sunland
Ontario Chimney serves Sunland and the surrounding foothill and valley communities. If you’re a few minutes over the line, we’re likely already working in your neighborhood. We routinely run jobs in Shadow Hills, CA, Tujunga, CA, La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, and Burbank, CA. Call for scheduling and we’ll tell you straight whether we can fit your job this week.
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 estimates in Sunland can be scheduled within a few business days, and we work toward the same week during the off-season. Fall fills up first because everyone wants fires by November, so if you’re thinking about October, call in September. The inspection itself takes about an hour.
Most cap, crown, and flashing repairs don’t require a permit because they’re classified as maintenance. Full liner replacements and structural rebuilds can trigger a permit requirement depending on scope and local code. We’ll tell you during the estimate if your job needs one and what that process looks like.
Ontario Chimney has served Sunland since 2014. We run a regular route through the 91040 and 91041 ZIP codes, which means we know the foothill access issues, the older ranch-home layouts, and the seasonal wind patterns that affect this area’s chimneys specifically. Call (833) 467-7685 for a free estimate.
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
"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Bethany Padgett"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."
— Sarah Sullivan"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Adriana Morales