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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.
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Chimney cleaning in North Hollywood typically costs $150 to $390, and most standard single-flue sweeps land near $195. Add a Level 2 camera inspection and you’re usually looking at $275 to $450 total. The price is set by the written estimate before any work starts, and estimates are free.
When you call Ashford Chimney Sweep, a technician climbs onto the roof, sweeps the flue, and runs a camera down to check the liner, cap, and crown. That last part matters in North Hollywood, where a lot of the housing stock is older and wood-burning fireplaces get real use on winter nights. A $150 sweep that skips the inspection often turns into a $1,800 repair nobody planned for.
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Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what chimney work actually runs in the North Hollywood market this year. These are typical estimates for a single-family home. The written estimate is the final word on price, because a two-story colonial with a steep pitch takes more time and care than a single-story ranch.
| Service | Typical Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (Level 1) | $150 – $250 | Single flue, no camera, visual check |
| Chimney sweep + Level 2 video inspection | $275 – $450 | Camera scoped down the flue; recommended when you haven’t swept in years or just bought the house |
| Multi-flue sweep (second or third flue) | $75 – $125 each additional flue | Priced per flue after the first |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $225 | Depends on vent length and number of elbows |
| Chimney cap replacement (Gelco) | $185 – $425 | Depends on flue count and cap material |
| HeatShield liner restoration | $1,100 – $2,400 | Ceramic restorative for a cracked but structurally sound liner |
| DuraFlex stainless liner installation | $2,400 – $5,200 | Full reline; depends on flue height and shape |
| Crown repair | $350 – $900 | Depends on crack extent; full rebuild sits at the high end |
| Masonry tuckpointing | $450 – $1,200 | Priced by area and access |
A few things push the number up. A flue packed with creosote from years of unseasoned wood takes longer to sweep and may need a chemical treatment first. A liner that’s cracked or rusted can’t just be swept clean; it has to be addressed, and that’s where the repair side of the estimate comes in. If your chimney sits behind a steep roof pitch or a tight roof access, expect a bit more labor time. And a house with two fireplaces means two flues, priced separately.
What keeps the number down is catching things early. A cap that’s missing or cracked lets water in, and water is what ruins crowns, liners, and masonry over time. Replacing a $200 cap now beats a $1,100 restoration later.
What Affects Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Pricing in North Hollywood
- How long it’s been since the last sweep. A flue cleaned every year takes under an hour. One that hasn’t seen a brush in five years takes longer and often needs a chemical creosote treatment before the sweep can even be done properly.
- Wood, gas, or pellet. A wood-burning fireplace builds creosote, and creosote is what burns. Gas and pellet appliances leave different deposits and need a different inspection sequence. The chimney system in a North Hollywood bungalow built mid-century is often a very different animal from a newer gas insert, and the pricing reflects that.
- Roof access and pitch. North Hollywood has a lot of one-and-a-half-story and two-story homes with steep pitches. Safe roof access takes time, ladders, and the right setup, and that labor is real.
- Liner condition. This is the big one. A cracked clay liner or a rusted factory-built liner is a safety issue, not a cleaning issue. We repair what we find using HeatShield ceramic restorative or a DuraFlex stainless liner, and the inspection tells you which path makes sense before anything gets ordered.
- Number of flues and appliances. Two fireplaces, a furnace flue, and a dryer vent all need attention. Each is a separate component of the chimney system, and each gets priced on its own.
- Time of year. Demand for chimney work in the San Fernando Valley climbs as soon as the first cold snap hits, usually in late fall. Getting the sweep done in the shoulder months means faster scheduling and less of a squeeze.
How to Save on Chimney Cleaning & Sweep
The cheapest chimney work is the work you do before something fails, so treat the sweep as an annual habit rather than an emergency call. A regular sweep keeps creosote from building up to the point where a chemical treatment and a longer labor block get added to the bill.
Burn seasoned wood. Wet or green wood smolders, which is what produces the thick, tarry creosote that’s hardest to remove. A moisture meter costs less than a chemical treatment, and wood that’s been split and stacked for a year burns hotter and cleaner in a fireplace.
Bundle the dryer vent with the chimney sweep. Dryer vent cleaning is a fire-safety service, not an upsell, and if the technician is already on site running a camera and a brush, adding the vent is far less expensive than scheduling two separate visits. Lint buildup in a dryer vent is the kind of thing most homeowners never think about until it becomes a problem.
Ask for the camera inspection when you haven’t swept in a while. It sounds like it costs more in the moment, but catching a cracked liner at the inspection stage means fixing it with HeatShield liner restoration rather than a full DuraFlex reline. That difference alone runs well over a thousand dollars in this market.
And get the estimate in writing before anyone puts a ladder on the roof. Call (833) 589-9860. Estimates are free, and we’ll tell you what we find in plain language. If you’re unsure whether your home even needs a sweep this year, the team at North Hollywood can walk you through it.
Why Our Pricing Looks the Way It Does
We’re a repair-capable sweep, which changes how an estimate gets built. We don’t clean and leave. Chimney repair is a core service, so when the camera shows a deteriorated liner or a crown that’s cracked through, we can fix it in the same relationship rather than handing you an inspection report and a referral to somebody else.
That means our work runs on professional-grade materials. We install DuraFlex flexible liner systems, HeatShield ceramic restorative, Gelco caps, Famco venting, and Olympia Chimney and Copperfield components. These are the products certified chimney contractors rely on nationwide, and they aren’t the kind of thing you’ll find on a big-box shelf. They cost more than generic substitutes because they hold up where it matters, in a flue that carries heat and corrosive combustion byproducts for years.
HeatShield is worth calling out on a pricing page because it’s often the difference between a repair and a replacement. When a liner is cracked but still structurally sound, HeatShield restores it with a ceramic layer instead of pulling the whole thing out for a full reline. Most basic sweeps can’t offer that option. It’s a cost-sensitive path we can quote on the same visit.
Ashford Chimney Sweep has been serving the area since 2012, and in that time the pattern hasn’t changed much: the homes that get swept annually spend the least, and the homes that get treated as an emergency spend the most. Dryer vent cleaning sits in the same category. According to NFPA guidance, dryer vents clogged with lint are a genuine fire hazard, so we treat vent cleaning with the same rigor as a flue sweep rather than tacking it on at a discount. Burned lint doesn’t care that it was an add-on.
Three service lines under one contractor (sweep, repair, dryer vent) means fewer handoffs and one consistent standard across the whole chimney system: flue, liner, cap, crown, and venting. That’s the whole system, not just the fireplace, and it’s what a pricing guide should actually be about.
FAQs – Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Cost
How much does a chimney sweep cost in North Hollywood?
Chimney sweeping in North Hollywood runs $150 to $250 for a standard single-flue sweep, and $275 to $450 with a Level 2 video inspection. Most homes land somewhere in the middle once the inspection is included. Call (833) 589-9860 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a chimney liner?
Repair is almost always cheaper when the liner is still structurally sound. HeatShield liner restoration runs roughly $1,100 to $2,400 in this market, while a full DuraFlex reline runs $2,400 to $5,200. The camera inspection tells you which one you actually need. Call (833) 589-9860 and we’ll give you a written estimate before any work is authorized.
How much does dryer vent cleaning cost?
Dryer vent cleaning runs $120 to $225, depending on vent run length and how many elbows the duct has to negotiate. It’s a fire-safety service, and bundled with the chimney sweep on the same visit it costs less than scheduling it alone. Call (833) 589-9860 to add it to your estimate.
Can you come today?
Same-day service is possible in most of North Hollywood when you call early in the day. We answer 24/7, and a call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm. Estimates are free either way.
How often should you have your chimney swept?
Once a year, in most homes that burn wood regularly, and once a year regardless if you want to stay ahead of liner failures. A home that burns a cord or two a season needs it more often. Call (833) 589-9860 and we’ll look at your usage and flue condition before quoting.
Call for a Free Chimney Estimate in North Hollywood
If your fireplace hasn’t been looked at in a while, the number to know is $195 for a typical sweep, and the number to call is (833) 589-9860. We’ll climb the roof, sweep the flue, run a camera, and give you a written estimate that tells you what needs fixing and what can wait. No pressure, no upselling theater, just what we find and what it costs. Call (833) 589-9860. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. Estimates are free, and the written estimate sets the final price.
Pricing reflects the North Hollywood market as of 2026. Ashford Chimney Sweep offers free estimates – call (833) 589-9860.
What Our Customers Say
"Fireplace had never drawn properly since we moved in. He found the damper was only opening halfway due to a bent linkage and fixed it in ten minutes."
- Luis Morales"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
- Sofia Flores"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
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