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
Chimney repair in Tujunga usually comes down to two things: keeping fire where it belongs, and keeping water out of a 70-year-old masonry flue. The canyon homes here, many built between the 1920s and 1960s, carry original clay-tile liners and brickwork that have been through decades of Santa Ana heat, cold canyon nights, and more than a few wind-driven ember events. Causeway Chimney Sweep has served Tujunga since 2015, and we handle everything from a cracked crown to a full DuraFlex reline. Call (877) 500-2276 when you need a chimney company that actually knows this terrain.
Why Tujunga Homes Are Different
Tujunga sits in one of LA’s fire-prone foothill canyon corridors, and that changes what a chimney inspection means here. It’s not just about creosote. It’s about defensible space, ember resistance, and a flue that has to work when the power gets cut during a winter wind event and the fireplace becomes the only heat source in the house. Homes off Foothill Boulevard and up into the canyon pockets tend to be 1920s-to-1950s bungalows and ranch homes with original masonry fireplaces, many still venting through clay-tile or brick flues. Those liners crack. Mortar joints deteriorate. And in Tujunga’s dry summers, a cracked flue with creosote behind it is exactly the kind of thing that turns a chimney fire into a structure fire.
We also see the canyon-home routine: birds and debris nesting in uncapped flues, rain and Santa Ana dust settling into crowns, and homeowners who only discover the problem the first cold night they try to light a fire. That’s why we treat a Tujunga chimney sweep as an inspection first and a cleaning second. The housing stock here is old enough that almost every chimney has something worth documenting.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Tujunga Services
Most Tujunga homeowners call us for one of two reasons: their fireplace hasn’t been cleaned in years, or their dryer vent is making the dryer run hot and take forever. Both are venting problems. Both have real safety consequences in this climate.
Chimney Sweep in Tujunga
A chimney sweep in Tujunga means removing creosote and checking the flue liner, smoke shelf, damper, and cap before burning season. In this canyon climate, creosote builds up faster than homeowners expect, especially in fireplaces used as backup heat during winter wind events and public-safety power shutoffs. Birds nesting in uncapped flues are common here, and a blocked flue is a carbon monoxide risk whether you burn wood or vent a gas appliance through the masonry. We document everything with camera inspection. See the full scope at Chimney Sweep in Tujunga.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Tujunga
Older Tujunga homes often have long dryer vent runs, sometimes through crawl spaces or up through roofs, and lint accumulates at the bends. A clogged dryer vent is a documented house-fire hazard, and canyon homes with dry, hot air moving through the vent system don’t forgive neglect. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load or the laundry room gets hot while the dryer runs, the vent needs attention before it becomes an emergency. We inspect with cameras and clean the full run. Details are at 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 is not a cosmetic project. The original clay-tile and brick flues in these 1920s-to-1960s homes crack and spall, especially after decades of dry heat cycles and cold canyon nights. When a liner fails, the chimney is no longer a firebox vent; it’s a fire risk in a neighborhood where defensible space already matters. We repair rather than replace where possible, using HeatShield resurfacing and DuraFlex liner systems, because the fix should match the house, not just hold for a season. You don’t need a general contractor for this, you need a sweep who works with professional-grade materials and can show you the damage on camera before any recommendation. That’s what we do, and it’s why the work falls under our Chimney Repair scope.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
If you hear birds in your flue, find twigs in the firebox, or see rain streaking down the interior brick, the chimney cap is either missing or compromised.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney cap installation in Tujunga typically runs between $250 and $600 depending on the flue size and whether the crown needs patching first.
How we do it
We measure the flue, install a stainless cap sized and sealed to the tile or liner, and verify the screen mesh keeps birds out without restricting draft.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked clay tiles, smoke backing into the house, or a camera inspection that shows gaps in the liner mean the flue is no longer safely containing the fire’s byproducts.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney liner installation in Tujunga typically ranges from $2,200 to $4,500 depending on chimney height, access, and whether we use a DuraFlex stainless liner or a HeatShield resurfacing application.
How we do it
We specify by name, running a DuraFlex flexible liner when the flue can be relined, or applying HeatShield resurfacing when the existing liner can be rehabilitated rather than torn out.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
If the concrete crown on top of the chimney is cracked or spalling, water gets behind the masonry and freezes, which in Tujunga’s cold winter nights means the damage expands inside the brick.
What it costs in Tujunga
Chimney crown repair in Tujunga typically runs $350 to $800 depending on crown size and whether the flue tiles need to be raised first.
How we do it
We clean the damaged crown, apply a proper sloped mortar and sealant system, and confirm water sheds away from the flue instead of pooling into the masonry.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Tujunga
| Item | Typical range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex or HeatShield) | $2,200 – $4,500 |
Do I really need a new chimney liner?
Only if camera inspection shows cracks, gaps, or spalling in the existing liner. We don’t recommend liner work without showing you the scope footage. Some Tujunga chimneys need a full DuraFlex reline; others are candidates for HeatShield resurfacing.
Can you repair a chimney crown without rebuilding the whole chimney?
Usually, yes. Crown repair is a stand-alone job in most Tujunga homes, though it’s often paired with cap installation if the cap has been missing long enough for rain to damage the crown. Call (877) 500-2276 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Brands We Service in Tujunga
We work with Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield product lines, and we keep common cap and connector parts in local stock so a straightforward Tujunga repair doesn’t wait on a parts order. DuraFlex liners are specified by name on reline jobs. See our brands for the full line.
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| Service | Typical range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard, no repairs) | $180 – $310 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $600 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,200 – $4,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $800 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $130 – $290 |
Prices push higher in Tujunga when chimneys are on steep hillside lots with difficult roof access, when flues are taller than average, or when access requires removing a chimney cap that was installed decades ago with rusted fasteners. Every job starts with a flat-price quote before we book, so you know the number before any work begins.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Tujunga
Causeway Chimney Sweep serves all of Tujunga, including the 91042 and 91043 ZIP codes. Response time is usually same-week for sweeps, with repair scheduling depending on liner material availability and roof access.
- Shadow Hills side of Tujunga
- Foothill Boulevard corridor
- Canyon hillside homes
- Stonehurst
- Sunland border area
Service Area – Cities Near Tujunga
From Tujunga, we regularly work in Sunland, CA, La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, Shadow Hills, CA, and Burbank, CA. The same crews, the same camera-inspection standard, and the same professional-grade materials cover the whole corridor.
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
Standard chimney sweeps and dryer vent cleanings are usually scheduled within the same week. Repairs depend on the scope and materials; Duraphlex liner installations may need a measure-and-order step. We confirm scheduling when you call.
Most Tujunga homes are not under an HOA that restricts chimney repair, but hillside canyon properties sometimes have access or setback rules. For straightforward sweeps and liner repairs, no building permit is typically required. We’ll flag anything unusual after the initial inspection.
Yes. Many Tujunga homes vent gas appliances through masonry flues, and those flues need inspection and cleaning just like wood-burning ones. We document the venting configuration and look for blockages, liner damage, and moisture issues in both types.
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
"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."
— Dev Reddy"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."
— Dale Fletcher"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Tara Mercer