Chimney Relining in Los Angeles, CA
The flue liner is what keeps heat and combustion gases inside the chimney. Clay tile liners crack in earthquakes and chimney fires, and many older Los Angeles chimneys were built with no liner at all. A damaged or missing liner lets heat reach the wood framing around the chimney and lets gases seep through the masonry.
What to Know About Chimney Relining in Los Angeles
Relining puts a new, continuous stainless steel liner inside the existing chimney. It is the standard fix for a cracked flue and the usual requirement when a fireplace insert or a new gas appliance is added.
Chimney relining is quoted after a Level 2 camera inspection, because the price depends on the height of the chimney, the size of the liner and whether insulation is required.
We provide chimney relining across Los Angeles from our office in Valley Village. The city pages below explain what is typical in each area.
How Relining Works
After a Level 2 camera inspection confirms the condition of the flue, we size a stainless liner to the appliance it will serve. The liner is lowered from the top, connected at the bottom, insulated where required and finished with a top plate and cap. The result is a smooth, continuous flue that drafts well and is easy to sweep.
Relining is done from the roof and the firebox, without opening the walls, and most jobs are finished in a day.
Sizing the Liner Correctly
A liner that is too large drafts poorly and builds creosote, while one that is too small can spill smoke and gases into the room. The liner is sized to the appliance manufacturer's requirements or, for an open fireplace, to the fireplace opening. We do not guess.
Is Relining Always Necessary?
No. A few small cracks in an otherwise sound flue may be repairable, and a chimney you no longer use can be sealed instead. We recommend relining when the camera shows damage that cannot be safely repaired, when there is no liner, or when a new appliance requires it.
Chimney Relining in Los Angeles is priced after a free estimate. Chimney relining is quoted after a Level 2 camera inspection, because the price depends on the height of the chimney, the size of the liner and whether insulation is required.
Signs You Need Chimney Relining in Los Angeles
How Chimney Relining Works
Every chimney relining job follows the same steps, and you get photos of the work.
- Camera inspectionA Level 2 inspection confirms the damage and the flue size.
- Size and quoteThe liner is sized to the appliance and you get a written quote.
- Prepare the flueThe flue is swept and any loose tile or obstruction is removed.
- Install the linerThe stainless liner is lowered, connected and insulated where needed.
- Cap and testA top plate and cap are fitted and the draft is checked.
Chimney Relining by City
We provide chimney relining in each of these cities. Pick yours for local information.
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