Fast, Reliable Chimney Liner & Rebuild Across Tujunga
Chimney liner replacement and chimney rebuild in Tujunga typically costs $2,800-$8,500 depending on whether you’re retrofitting a single flue or rebuilding damaged masonry, and most of our Tujunga jobs are completed in one day with a two-man crew. We answer calls live at (844) 418-0954, 24 hours a day, and we usually reach homes in the 91042 and 91043 ZIP codes within 45 minutes to an hour.
We’ve been working in Tujunga since 1984. We know the craftsman bungalows along Foothill Boulevard, the post-war cottages climbing up toward the Angeles National Forest, and the ranch homes tucked into the hillside streets off Hillhaven Avenue. These houses share something important: original clay-tile flue liners installed 60 to 90 years ago that are now at the end of their service life. The combination of real winter fireplace use, canyon downdrafts off the San Gabriel Mountains, and decades of thermal cycling means Tujunga chimneys fail in specific, predictable ways that valley technicians don’t see as often. That’s why local experience matters. When a liner cracks or mortar joints spall, you want someone who has replaced dozens in homes exactly like yours and who understands the fire-safety requirements of a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Why Hearthstone Chimney Co. of Los Angeles Is Tujunga’s Preferred Chimney Liner & Rebuild Company
We’ve served the Tujunga community for over 42 years. Gil Mercer started this company in 1984, and we’ve built our reputation one chimney at a time - no franchises, no call centers, no subcontracted labor sent from across the basin.
Tujunga homeowners call us back because we document every inspection. Our Level-2 camera inspection ends with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict. You get the facts, not a sales pitch.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained specifically on the masonry systems common in Tujunga’s 1930s-1960s housing stock. Most liner replacements and partial rebuilds are completed in a single visit. We use no-hassle upfront pricing: the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
Every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, we make it right. No paperwork to dig up, no arguing. That’s the Keystone Standard we’ve operated by since 1984.
A live person answers our phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not voicemail. Not a callback queue. A real person.
Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild Services in Tujunga
Stainless Steel Liner Installation
For most Tujunga homes with failed clay-tile liners, a stainless steel liner is the right fix. We install DuraFlex flexible stainless steel liners that conform to the irregular flue shapes common in 1940s and 1950s construction. These carry a lifetime warranty when properly installed and are listed for use with wood, gas, and oil appliances. In Tujunga’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, a properly sized stainless liner also improves draft control during Santa Ana wind events, reducing the risk of spark ejection onto brushy slopes.
Flexible Liner Retrofit
Many Tujunga river-rock and brick fireplaces have offset flues or slight bends that rigid liners can’t navigate. On a recent job in the Sunland-Tujunga foothills off Hillhaven Avenue, we replaced a severely cracked clay-tile liner in a 1951 ranch home with a new DuraFlex stainless steel flexible liner. The homeowner’s creosote buildup had been twice the usual because of their regular winter burning, and the old mortar joints were already deteriorating from decades of thermal cycling. A flexible liner let us complete the job without dismantling any of the original masonry face. That’s often the difference between a $3,500 retrofit and a $12,000 rebuild.
Liner Replacement
When clay tiles have cracked, spalled, or partially collapsed, replacement is the only safe option. Hairline cracks in 80-year-old flue tiles allow smoke and carbon monoxide to seep into wall cavities and living spaces. In Tujunga’s older homes, these cracks often run the full height of the flue and aren’t visible from the firebox. Our Level-2 camera inspection finds them. We then remove the damaged tile system and install a new liner sized precisely to your appliance and chimney configuration. Most Tujunga liner replacements run $2,800-$4,800 for a single-flue system.
Partial Rebuild
Sometimes the liner has failed because the surrounding masonry has shifted or deteriorated. In Tujunga’s hillside homes, minor foundation settling is common, and it stresses chimney structures. A partial rebuild addresses the damaged section - often the top several courses of brick, the crown, or a portion of the firebox wall - while preserving sound original work below. We match existing mortar color and texture where possible. Partial rebuilds in Tujunga typically range from $4,500-$7,500.
Full Chimney Rebuild
When a chimney has multiple structural failures, extensive mortar deterioration, or has been damaged by seismic movement or water intrusion, a full rebuild is the only solution that makes sense. We dismantle the chimney to sound footing, salvage reusable brick or stone where appropriate, and reconstruct to current LA County building codes including proper clearances, crown slope, and spark arrestor compliance. Full rebuilds in Tujunga run $8,500-$18,000 depending on height, materials, and access. Every rebuild includes a new stainless steel liner system from our Chimney Liner & Rebuild team.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Tujunga
We don’t use builder-grade substitutes. For Tujunga homes, we stock and install professional-grade materials from HeatShield, Gelco, and Olympia Chimney. HeatShield’s cerfractory resurfacing system lets us restore sound but pitted clay flue surfaces without full liner replacement, a cost-effective option for some Tujunga chimneys with minor degradation. Gelco caps and spark arrestors meet LA County’s VHFHSZ requirements and stand up to the Santa Ana wind cycles that batter foothill installations. Olympia Chimney’s stainless steel liners carry the UL listings required for permit approval in unincorporated Los Angeles County. We keep common Tujunga sizes in stock, so most jobs don’t wait on parts.
Common Chimney Liner & Rebuild Problems We See in Tujunga Homes
- Cracked clay-tile liners from 1930s-1960s construction. These original liners develop hairline cracks that allow smoke and carbon monoxide into living spaces, often undetected until a chimney inspection. Tujunga’s real November-to-March burning season accelerates the thermal cycling that causes this damage.
- Spalled mortar joints between flue tiles. Degraded mortar joints spall under repeated heating and cooling cycles in Tujunga’s canyon microclimate, causing partial collapse that blocks the flue. We’ve pulled bucketfuls of loose mortar from flues in homes near the Angeles National Forest boundary.
- Reverse-drafting during Santa Ana wind events. Santa Ana winds reverse-draft debris into unlined or damaged flues, exacerbating creosote buildup and increasing wildfire ignition risk in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. A proper liner and cap installation breaks this cycle.
- Post-Station Fire ash and debris accumulation. Since the 2009 Station Fire scorched surrounding Angeles National Forest slopes, fine ash and windblown debris have continued to settle into infrequently used flues on Tujunga’s hillside streets. LA County fire inspectors conducting VHFHSZ compliance sweeps specifically flag chimneys lacking code-compliant spark arrestor screens.
Pricing for Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Tujunga, CA
We’re plain about costs because we’ve been burned by contractors ourselves and we don’t operate that way.
| Service | Typical Range in Tujunga |
|---|---|
| Level-2 camera inspection with photos | $289-$349 |
| Flexible stainless steel liner (single flue, standard install) | $2,800-$4,200 |
| Rigid stainless steel liner (straight flue, gas appliance) | $2,200-$3,500 |
| HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing (minor degradation only) | $1,800-$2,800 |
| Partial chimney rebuild (crown, upper courses, liner) | $4,500-$7,500 |
| Full chimney rebuild with new liner system | $8,500-$18,000 |
What moves the number: flue height, number of appliances served, accessibility (steep hillside lots cost more in labor), whether the clay tile must be removed or can be left in place, and whether LA County requires a full permit package or a simpler mechanical permit. We give you the full price before we start. The number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. Call (844) 418-0954 for a free estimate - we’ll inspect, photograph, and explain exactly what your chimney needs.
Standing offers: $50 off any repair over $250, free second opinion on any written estimate, $89 seasonal tune-up, and a permanent 5% senior and veteran discount.
We Also Serve Cities Near Tujunga
Our crew works throughout the foothill communities. We regularly handle Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Tujunga and nearby Sunland, La Crescenta-Montrose, Shadow Hills, and Burbank. Same live answer, same upfront pricing, same 90-Day Done Right Promise.
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 - Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Tujunga
Yes, you should have it inspected with a camera, because clay-tile liners in 1949 Tujunga homes are now 76 years old and cracks are rarely visible from below. We’ve found full-height fractures in liners that looked intact from the firebox, and those cracks vent carbon monoxide into wall cavities. Call (844) 418-0954 to schedule a Level-2 inspection - estimates are free.
The 2009 Station Fire deposited fine ash and debris that continues to settle into infrequently used flues, and LA County fire inspectors now actively check for code-compliant spark arrestor screens in VHFHSZ zones like Tujunga. A modern liner installation includes proper cap and arrestor sizing to meet these requirements. We handle this on every hillside job.
A partial rebuild addresses localized damage - typically the crown, top courses of brick, or a firebox wall section - while preserving sound original masonry below. A full rebuild dismantles to footing and reconstructs the entire chimney. We recommend partial rebuilds when the structure below the damage line is sound and the footing is stable; full rebuilds when there is multiple-system failure or seismic damage. Most Tujunga partial rebuilds run $4,500-$7,500, full rebuilds $8,500-$18,000.
In nearly all cases, yes. Flexible stainless steel liners are designed to navigate the irregular flue shapes common in Tujunga’s river-rock and brick chimneys without disturbing the facing. We thread the liner from above and connect at the appliance below. The original masonry stays intact. We’ve completed dozens of these retrofits in Tujunga craftsman and ranch homes.
Yes, unincorporated Los Angeles County requires a mechanical permit for liner replacement and a building permit for any structural rebuild work. We pull permits as part of our standard process and schedule required inspections. The permit cost is itemized in your upfront estimate, not added later. Call (844) 418-0954 and we’ll explain exactly what your project requires.
Ready to get your Tujunga chimney inspected? Call Hearthstone Chimney Co. of Los Angeles at (844) 418-0954. A live person will answer, day or night, and we’ll get you scheduled for a free estimate with photos you can see and a plain-English verdict. Done right - and we stand behind it.
Written by Gil Mercer, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Tujunga since 1984.