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 Calabasas, CA
Most Calabasas chimney work we handle starts with one of two calls: a homeowner smelled smoke inside during the first fire of the season, or they want a pre-fire-season inspection because they live against the chaparral. The housing stock here, large 1980s to 2000s Mediterranean and Spanish-style stucco homes with tall decorative chimney stacks, ages in ways that inland homes don’t. Hot dry summers bake crown mortar until it hairline-cracks, Santa Ana winds drive embers and debris against spark arrestors, and canyon-adjacent flues collect leaf litter and animal nests during the months nobody is using the fireplace. We approach every Calabasas job as a full-system check, not a brush run. If you need chimney repair or a full inspection before burning season, call (833) 620-0634.
Why Calabasas Homes Are Different
Calabasas sits inside a wildland-urban interface zone, and that single fact changes how we inspect chimneys here. Most homes in The Oaks, Calabasas Hills, Mulwood, and the older canyon neighborhoods are built against or within the Santa Monica Mountains chaparral. A chimney that vents a fireplace in Van Nuys only needs to contain smoke. A chimney in Calabasas also has to keep wind-driven embers out during red-flag conditions, which is why spark arrestors are not optional hardware here. We check them on every visit, because a missing or rusted-out arrestor turns a fireplace into an ember intake during Santa Ana events.
There is also a compliance side to this. Brush clearance inspections are part of life in WUI zip codes like 91302, 91367, and 91372, and more homeowners are asking whether their chimney meets current fire-safe standards. The answer often comes down to two components: a functioning spark arrestor and a clean flue. Creosote buildup in a flue is fuel. If an ember lands in a creosote-glazed flue, the fire has a channel into the house. That is the specific risk Calabasas homeowners face, and it is the reason we treat cleaning and repair here as one job rather than two separate services.
The other piece is roof access. Calabasas homes frequently have steep clay tile roofs and tall stucco chimney stacks, especially in the gated communities built between the 1980s and 2000s. Caps, crowns, and arrestor checks on those stacks require roof work most handymen won’t touch because the tile breaks. We carry replacement tile caps and know how to stage ladders and walk tiles without cracking them. It is slow, careful work, and it is half the reason a Calabasas chimney inspection takes longer than one in a flat valley neighborhood.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Our Main Calabasas Services
Two calls make up the bulk of our Calabasas calendar: the annual or pre-season sweep, and dryer vent cleaning in houses where laundry rooms vent through roof stacks surrounded by chaparral debris. Here is what each involves.
Chimney Sweep in Calabasas
A Calabasas sweep is never just a brush through the flue. We inspect the crown, cap, spark arrestor, flashing, and liner before we sweep, because the idle months between May and October let debris accumulate in ways that change the job. In canyon-adjacent homes, we regularly pull out dried leaves, chaparral ash, and bird or rodent nesting from open flues. Even gas fireplaces need the venting checked, and that is a distinct service from a wood-burning flue sweep. This is the service most Calabasas homeowners book in October and early November, right before the first sustained cold snap. Chimney Sweep in Calabasas covers what a sweep includes, when to schedule it, and what we check beyond the flue itself.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Calabasas
Clogged dryer vents start residential fires, and Calabasas laundry rooms vent to roof terminations that are prime targets for chaparral debris, bird nests, and lint compounded by long vertical runs. Many of the 1980s and 1990s homes in Calabasas Hills and Mulwood have dryer stacks that run from a first-floor laundry up through two stories of framing, and those long runs trap lint faster than short wall vents. We clean the full run from the dryer to the roof cap, and we check the termination cap because that is where nests and leaf litter concentrate. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Calabasas explains the signs of a restricted vent and what a typical cleaning involves.
Chimney Repair in Calabasas
Chimney repair in Calabasas runs heavier than in inland cities because the climate is harder on masonry and the stakes are higher. Homes built in the 1980s through 2000s with tall decorative stucco stacks and clay tile roofs develop crown cracks from years of hot sun and cold nights, and those cracks let water into the flue and the chase. In WUI neighborhoods, a damaged spark arrestor or missing cap is not a cosmetic issue, it is a fire-exposure problem during Santa Ana winds. We inspect before we sweep, and when we find damage, we repair what we find using professional-grade materials from brands like DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco. This is the full scope of our Chimney Repair work.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
An open flue with no cap, or a cap so rusted it has holes, will be visible from the ground with binoculars, and you may find bird or rodent activity inside the fireplace.
What it costs in Calabasas
A standard cap installation in Calabasas runs $350 to $650 including the cap and roof access, with custom decorative caps for tall stucco stacks landing at the higher end.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, match a cap appropriate for your firebox and fuel type, and mount it to the crown with mechanical fasteners so it stays put in Santa Ana winds.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
A cap that is rusted through, missing its spark arrestor mesh, or no longer seated square on the flue is a replacement candidate, not a repair candidate.
What it costs in Calabasas
Replacing an existing cap runs $350 to $650, with the final price depending on flue size and whether the arrestor mesh needs to meet WUI fire-safety standards.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, check the flue tile and crown for hidden damage, and install a new cap sealed and fastened for the specific roof and chimney height of your Calabasas home.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Flue tiles scaling off, visible gaps in the liner during a camera inspection, or smoke smell in rooms above the fireplace all point to a liner that is no longer doing its job.
What it costs in Calabasas
A full liner replacement with a DuraFlex flexible liner system typically lands between $2,800 and $6,000 depending on chimney height and whether you are relining for a gas appliance or a wood-burning fireplace.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection to confirm the liner condition, then size and install a DuraFlex liner engineered for the fuel type, pulling it through the existing flue and sealing it top and bottom.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water staining on the ceiling near the chimney, damp drywall in the chase, or visible gaps and lifted flashing where the chimney meets the roof line are the classic signs.
What it costs in Calabasas
Flashing repair runs $450 to $1,050, with the higher end covering torn-out old flashing, new step and counter flashing, and re-bedding on clay tile roofs.
How we do it
We strip the old flashing, inspect the underlayment at the roof penetration, install step and counter flashing, and seal the joint so wind-driven rain cannot work its way back in.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Hairline cracks across the crown surface, spalling mortar, or a crown that has separated from the flue tile edge means moisture is getting into the chimney system.
What it costs in Calabasas
Crown repair in Calabasas runs $650 to $1,400, depending on whether we can seal and re-mortar the existing crown or need to rebuild it entirely.
How we do it
We clean the crown surface, repair or rebuild the mortar bed with a proper wash slope, and seal it with Gelco or equivalent professional-grade material to shed water away from the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Calabasas
| Item | Typical range in Calabasas |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $350 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $650 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $6,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $450 – $1,050 |
| Chimney crown repair | $650 – $1,400 |
What is the most common chimney repair in Calabasas?
Crown repair and cap replacement lead the list, because Calabasas sun and Santa Ana winds attack the top of the chimney more than any other part of the system. Tall stucco stacks on 1980s and 1990s homes hold heat and crack sooner than shorter stacks.
Can you repair my chimney before fire season starts?
Yes, and we recommend it. Late summer and early fall scheduling in Calabasas fills quickly, so call (833) 620-0634 in August or September if you need a repair before the first burn. We will give you an honest timeline and a firm quote.
Brands We Service in Calabasas
We stock and install components from DuraFlex, HeatShield, and Gelco, which means liners, crown sealants, and flue resurfacing systems come from professional chimney-industry suppliers, not the hardware store aisle. Most Calabasas repair parts are on hand or available within days, so a liner or cap job rarely stalls waiting on materials. See our brands for the full line we work with.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Calabasas, CA
| Service | Typical range in Calabasas |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (wood-burning fireplace) | $180 – $320 |
| Chimney sweep (gas fireplace) | $140 – $230 |
| Chimney cap installation | $350 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $350 – $650 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,800 – $6,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $450 – $1,050 |
| Chimney crown repair | $650 – $1,400 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $110 – $220 |
Calabasas pricing runs toward the upper end of these ranges when the home has a steep clay tile roof, a tall decorative chimney stack, or a long canyon-adjacent cooling zone that complicates staging. We quote a firm price before we start, so you will not see a surprise line item for roof access or extra ladder work after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Calabasas
We work throughout Calabasas, from the gated communities to the older canyon streets where homes sit directly against the chaparral. Most areas are reachable within a 30-minute drive from our Sylmar base, and we schedule service windows that account for canyon road time.
- The Oaks
- Calabasas Hills
- Mulwood
- Calabasas Park
- Old Town Calabasas
Service Area – Cities Near Calabasas
Along with Calabasas itself, we run regular routes through the neighboring San Fernando Valley and foothill communities. Homeowners in West Hills, CA, Chatsworth, CA, North Hills West, CA, and North Hills, CA call us for the same full-system inspection and repair work, and we schedule those stops alongside Calabasas jobs whenever possible to keep response times short.
Serving Calabasas, CA – Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Calabasas 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 Calabasas
In most Calabasas zip codes, 91302, 91367, and 91372, we can schedule a first visit within a few business days during the off-season and within a week or so during the fall rush. Call (833) 620-0634 and we will give you the soonest real slot, not a vague promise.
Most HOA-governed communities in Calabasas, including The Oaks and Calabasas Hills, care about exterior appearance but do not require design review for like-for-like cap or crown replacement. New visible structures on the roof, like a larger cap or a full chase rebuild, may need architectural committee sign-off, and we can help you identify what to ask about.
Yes. Many Calabasas homes have one of each, and the inspection requirements are different. Gas fireplaces need venting and log set checks rather than creosote removal, and we service both types in a single visit when the home has both.
The two realistic outcomes are a blocked or restricted flue that pushes smoke into the house, and a creosote ignition risk that is worse in WUI homes where an ember event can turn a chimney fire into a house fire. Neither is worth the cost of a sweep. If you are not sure whether your flue needs it, call (833) 620-0634 and we will tell you straight.
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 Calabasas Customers Say
"Second time using them. Same guy, same good work."
- Jodi Quinn"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."
- Rafael Salazar"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."
- Dev Reddy