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 North Hollywood, CA
Chimney work in North Hollywood, CA leans on one simple fact: most of the homes here were built between the 1940s and the 1960s, and the chimneys are original. That means clay tile liners, masonry that has seen decades of wood fires, and repair work that has to account for earthquake movement. Ashby Chimney Sweep handles all of it, with a written price before any work starts and a guarantee on every repair. Call (213) 652-7061 for a free estimate, any day of the week.
Why North Hollywood Homes Are Different
Drive through the neighborhoods near Chandler Blvd or Magnolia Blvd and you’ll see the pattern immediately: single-story ranch homes and Spanish-style bungalows, most built between 1940 and 1970, most still venting through the original brick or stucco chimney. Those chimneys were built for a different era of burning. Many have unlined flues or clay tile liners that have cracked over time, and in a city that sits on the San Fernando Valley floor, earthquake movement accelerates that cracking. A liner that looked intact in 1995 may have shifted in the 1994 Northridge quake or in the smaller ones since, and the homeowner has no way to know until a camera goes up the flue.
The climate matters too. North Hollywood gets mild, wet winters and stretches of dry Santa Ana wind. Fireplaces here are seasonal, not daily, which means creosote accumulates gradually and sits through the summer heat. Then the first fire of the season hits it. The Santa Ana winds are another wrinkle: they can push downdrafts back through the chimney, and if the spark arrestor at the top is rusted or missing, you’re pulling smoke into the living room instead of up and out. We see that pattern constantly in the older neighborhoods, and it usually shows up during a routine sweep rather than on its own.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main North Hollywood Services
Most North Hollywood homeowners call us for one of two things: a chimney that has not been cleaned in years, or a concern that came up during an inspection. Each of these services has its own North Hollywood page.
Chimney Sweep in North Hollywood
A chimney sweep in North Hollywood is rarely a quick brush-through. These older fireplaces have decades of creosote built up in the flue, often in a clay tile liner with hairline cracks you cannot see from the hearth. We remove the creosote, we check the damper, and we tell you plainly what we found. If the spark arrestor on top is rusted through, which is common in this area, we’ll point it out and give you a price to replace it. No upsell, just the facts. Chimney Sweep in North Hollywood
Chimney Inspection in North Hollywood
In North Hollywood, earthquake movement and old masonry make chimney inspections more than a formality. We use a camera to look at the inside of the flue, because that is the only way to see liner cracks, missing mortar joints, or a rusted damper before they become a chimney fire or a carbon monoxide problem. If you are buying a home here or you haven’t had the chimney looked at in a decade, the camera tells the story. Chimney Inspection in North Hollywood
Fireplace Repair in North Hollywood
Fireplace repair in North Hollywood often comes down to the liner. Clay tile liners in this housing stock crack, and once they crack, the fireplace isn’t safe to burn until it’s fixed. We repair with materials from chimney-trade brands like DuraFlex and Olympia Chimney, and every repair carries a written guarantee. That includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the covered repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back at no charge. Fireplace Repair in North Hollywood
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.
Brands We Service in North Hollywood
We source repair materials from recognized chimney-trade manufacturers like DuraFlex, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield. This means repairs are done with parts made for the job, not whatever mismatched piece happens to be available. See our brands for the full list and what we stock for North Hollywood work.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in North Hollywood, CA
These are the typical price ranges for chimney work in North Hollywood, CA. Every quote is in writing before we start, so the number we give you is the number on the invoice.
| Service | Typical range in North Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (visual inspection included) | $149 – $299 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy creosote removal | $250 – $450 |
| Level 1 chimney inspection | $129 – $249 |
| Level 2 chimney inspection (camera scan, real estate) | $299 – $599 |
| Cap and spark arrestor replacement | $150 – $400 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $600 |
| Damper repair or replacement | $180 – $450 |
| Flue liner repair (HeatShield) | $1,200 – $3,500 |
| Flue liner replacement (DuraFlex stainless steel) | $2,500 – $7,000 |
| Firebox repair or rebuild | $400 – $2,500 |
In North Hollywood, the biggest price driver is liner condition. A clay tile liner that has cracked in multiple places from shifting ground costs more to address than a single crack you caught early. The second driver is accessibility: if the roof is steep or the chimney sits in a tight area, the job takes more care. Whatever the figure, you’ll see it in writing before we touch the fireplace.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Hollywood
Ashby Chimney Sweep covers all of North Hollywood, from the older blocks near Chandler Blvd and Magnolia Blvd north to the more recent developments. We schedule throughout the area Monday through Saturday, with live phone support around the clock.
- Valley Village area
- NoHo Arts District
- Chandler Estates boundaries
- West North Hollywood, near Laurel Canyon Blvd
- East North Hollywood, toward Sun Valley
Service Area – Cities Near North Hollywood
Our crews serve North Hollywood and the surrounding Valley and central LA communities. If you’re in Studio City, CA, Sun Valley, CA, Sherman Oaks, CA, or West Hollywood, CA, the same written-price guarantee applies.
Serving North Hollywood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Hollywood 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 North Hollywood
We book North Hollywood sweeps and inspections throughout the week, usually within a few days of your call. If you’re preparing for the first burn of the season or a real estate inspection is scheduled, call (213) 652-7061 and we’ll give you the next available windows.
Routine sweeps and inspections need no permit. For fireplace repair work, permits are generally not required for liner repair or cap replacement, but every major job is different. We can tell you exactly what applies once we’ve seen the chimney.
We serve the entire city, from Valley Village to the NoHo Arts District and everything in between. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated through our Los Angeles office, and crews handle North Hollywood work locally. Call (213) 652-7061 to book a time.
When you’re ready to schedule, call Ashby Chimney Sweep at (213) 652-7061 for a free estimate. You’ll get a written price before work begins, a uniformed and background-checked technician at your door, and a written guarantee when the job is done. That’s how we work in North Hollywood, and that’s how it should have always been.
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 North Hollywood Customers Say
"We smelled something off every time the heat kicked on. Turned out to be debris in the flue. He cleared it and the smell was gone. Patient explaining it all to a first timer like me."
- Annette Prosser"No upsell nonsense. I expected him to tell me I needed a thousand dollars of work. He said the firebox was fine, swept it, and charged me the quote. That kind of honesty gets my repeat business."
- Steve Karras"Annual cleaning. Drop cloth down, vacuum running, hearth spotless after. No pressure to buy a cap or anything extra. Just did what I booked and charged the quote."
- Keith Donovan