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 Los Angeles, CA
Chimney repair in Los Angeles usually means dealing with an older masonry flue that has cracked from decades of seismic movement, or a factory-built fireplace from the 1950s whose metal liner is thin enough to fail without warning. We’re Santa Ana Chimney Sweep, and we’ve served Los Angeles since 2016 handling repairs, relining, and cap replacement on the Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Colonial homes that fill the Wilshire corridors and South LA. The work here is not about heavy creosote. It’s about what happens to a chimney that sits unused for nine months of the year, open to birds, rats, and the occasional Santa Ana wind event. Call (855) 341-9658 when you want a technician who can diagnose and fix, not just sweep and leave.
Why Los Angeles Homes Are Different
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate, which means the fireplace gets lit maybe five nights a year. That changes the entire job. In colder markets, a chimney sweep is removing heavy creosote after a full winter of burning. Here, we’re more likely to pull a bird or rat nest out of a flue that has been sitting open since December. The mild weather lets wildlife move in, and uncapped flues in ZIP codes like 90005 and 90006 become nesting sites by March.
The housing stock adds another layer. The 90001 through 90010 core is full of 1900s to 1930s Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival houses, many with original plaster-over-masonry chimneys and clay-tile flues. Clay tile cracks under seismic movement, and Los Angeles gets enough small earthquakes that we see hairline fractures in flues on a regular basis. Then there are the 1950s and 60s stucco tract homes with factory-built fireplaces and thin-gauge metal flues that corrode from the inside. Detached single-family homes are scarce enough that most chimneys here are one per lot, often on a bungalow that has changed hands several times and never had the flue properly maintained. The Santa Ana winds push debris, ash, and embers into dormant flues, and the occasional winter rain creates the only real burn season. The result is a chimney that needs an annual safety inspection and often a repair, not the heavy winter-sweep pitch used back east.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Los Angeles Services
Most Los Angeles homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a chimney that has not been looked at in years, or a dryer vent that is quietly building lint behind the wall. Here’s what each job involves in this city.
Chimney Sweep in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, a chimney sweep is really a pre-season inspection and a wildlife eviction. We remove nests, clear debris the Santa Ana winds have pushed in, and check the flue for cracks that have developed since the last time anyone looked. Homes in Koreatown and Baldwin Hills often have capped flues with failed spark arrestors, which means rodents got in through a gap no one noticed. We sweep what needs sweeping and document everything with camera inspection. For the full scope of this service, see our Chimney Sweep in Los Angeles page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Angeles
Dryer vents in Los Angeles run through walls and attics in houses built before modern venting codes, and lint builds up fast when the vent run is long or has a bend. That lint is a fire hazard, and in a city of 1900s and 1920s homes, it rarely gets addressed until something goes wrong. We clean the full vent run and check for the crushed or disconnected sections that are common in older construction. This is a fire-safety service, not an afterthought, and it shares an appointment well with a chimney inspection. Details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
Chimney repair in Los Angeles is most often about an aging clay-tile flue that has cracked under years of seismic movement, or a metal liner that has corroded in a 1950s or 60s tract home. We repair the chimney properly, with named materials like DuraFlex and HeatShield, so the fix holds up through the next earthquake and the next decade of Santa Ana winds. Our Chimney Repair service covers everything from cap replacement to full liner installation, handled by the same crew that sweeps and inspects.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
A flue that sits open between burn seasons, or a chimney where birds, rats, or debris have been found inside.
What it costs in Los Angeles
A new chimney cap installation in Los Angeles typically runs $300 to $600, including the cap and the labor to secure it to the flue.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a stainless or copper cap sized to the tile, and fasten it with a screened spark arrestor that keeps wildlife out while allowing proper draft.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A clay-tile flue with visible cracking, spalling, or gaps that show up on a camera inspection, or a metal liner that has rusted through.
What it costs in Los Angeles
Chimney liner installation in Los Angeles typically ranges from $2,500 to $5,500 depending on flue height, roof access, and whether a DuraFlex flexible liner can be pulled through the existing chase.
How we do it
We run a camera to confirm the flue dimensions, then install a DuraFlex stainless liner sized to the appliance and properly insulated, with a new top plate and cap at the crown.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall around the fireplace, or visible gaps where the roof meets the chimney chase.
What it costs in Los Angeles
Chimney flashing repair in Los Angeles typically costs $400 to $900, depending on whether a section needs resealing or the full flashing needs replacement.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, cut and fit new step flashing against the chimney, and seal the joints with a high-temperature roofing sealant that holds through the winter rains.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A cracked or crumbling concrete crown that lets water into the chimney chase, especially after Los Angeles winter rains.
What it costs in Los Angeles
Chimney crown repair in Los Angeles typically runs $500 to $1,200, with the price driven by crown size and whether the old concrete needs full removal.
How we do it
We chip out the damaged concrete, set a new crown form with a proper drip edge, and pour a Portland-based mix that slopes water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Los Angeles
| Item | Typical range in Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,500 |
How much does a chimney liner cost in Los Angeles?
A new chimney liner in Los Angeles typically costs $2,500 to $5,500 installed, depending on flue height and whether the existing clay tile needs to be broken out first. Call (855) 341-9658 for a written quote on your specific chimney.
Do I really need to replace a cracked flue, or can it wait?
A cracked clay-tile flue cannot safely wait if you use the fireplace at all. The gap lets heat and combustion gases reach the surrounding structure, which is how chimney fires start. We’ll show you the crack on camera before any recommendation is made.
Brands We Service in Los Angeles
We stock and install professional-grade parts in Los Angeles, not hardware-store substitutes. That means Gelco caps, Olympia Chimney components, Famco flashing, and Copperfield chase covers, all kept locally for faster turnaround. See our brands for the full roster and why we specify each one.
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| Service | Typical range in Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep with inspection | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney cap installation | $300 – $600 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $700 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $500 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $100 – $200 |
In Los Angeles, price tends to go up with roof access. A chimney on a steep Spanish-tile roof in Silver Lake takes longer to reach than one on a flat bungalow roof in South LA, and that labor is reflected honestly in the quote. You get a written price before we start, and nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Los Angeles
We run calls throughout the core of Los Angeles, from the Wilshire corridors down through South LA and up into the hills. Response time in the city is typically one to three business days for a standard sweep or repair appointment.
- Koreatown
- Baldwin Hills
- Silver Lake
- Echo Park
- Hollywood
Service Area – Cities Near Los Angeles
We serve Los Angeles and the surrounding communities with the same crew and the same camera-documented approach. That includes Koreatown, CA, Echo Park, CA, Silver Lake, CA, and Hollywood, CA. If you’re anywhere in the wider Los Angeles basin, call (855) 341-9658 and we’ll tell you when we can be there.
Serving Los Angeles, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
Most Los Angeles appointments are scheduled within one to three business days, depending on the neighborhood and the job. A sweep with a camera inspection is the quickest to book. Call (855) 341-9658 and we’ll give you a firm date.
Most standard chimney repairs in Los Angeles, including cap replacement, crown repair, and liner installation, do not require a city permit. Structural rebuilds can trigger permit review, and we’ll flag that for you before any work starts if it applies to your job.
Yes. We run a camera through the flue and give you a written report on liner condition, cap status, and any wildlife intrusion, which matters a lot in Los Angeles where chimneys sit idle for months at a time. Call (855) 341-9658 to schedule a pre-purchase inspection.
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 Los Angeles Customers Say
"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
— Marcus Hampton"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Shannon Ziegler"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."
— Roger Novak