Chimney Service and Leak Repair in Ojai, CA
Ojai chimneys tend to get more use than coastal ones, because winter nights in the valley are noticeably colder. More burning means more creosote, and when rain reaches that creosote through an uncapped flue it turns into a sour-smelling, acidic sludge that attacks mortar joints. Many homes here also run wood stoves, whose roof penetrations need the same attention as a masonry chimney. The Ojai Valley gets hot, dry summers and more winter rain than the coast, with storms that can drop a lot of water quickly. The Thomas Fire in 2017 burned through much of the hill country around the valley, so a cap with a spark arrestor screen belongs on every chimney here. Frost on winter mornings is more common than near the ocean, which adds stress to wet brick.
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Tell us where you have seen water or a stain and we call back to plan where the visit starts
Neighborhoods in Ojai
ZIP codes on our Ojai route. If yours is close by but not listed, ask us.
Leak and Chimney Work in Ojai
Each service below starts with one question, where water is getting in, and is set up for Spanish Revival and Mission-style homes, ranch houses on large lots, and cottages and custom homes in the foothills throughout the Ojai Valley, from the village center out to the ranches and canyon roads.
Chimney Sweep in Ojai
Flue cleaning from $210 that also reads the liner for rust streaks, wet creosote and other signs that rain is getting in.
Learn MoreChimney Inspection in Ojai
A top-to-bottom chimney check that follows any stain or drip back to its source, with Level 1 inspections at $52.
Learn MoreChimney Repair in Ojai
Repairs that stop water at the crown, cap, flashing or mortar first, then fix the damage it caused, quoted in writing.
Learn MoreFireplace Inspection in Ojai
A firebox, damper and hearth check for the rust, staining and soft mortar that water leaves when it gets down a chimney.
Learn MoreFireplace Repair in Ojai
Firebox, damper and smoke chamber repairs, done after the leak above them is found and fixed so the work lasts.
Learn MoreChimney Level 2 Inspection in Ojai
A camera inspection through the full flue that shows cracked tiles, open joints and the tide marks water leaves inside.
Learn MoreChimney Cap Installation in Ojai
Caps fitted to the flue, $155 to $635 installed, that keep out rain, animals and leaves and catch embers on the way up.
Learn MoreChimney Flashing Repair in Ojai
Step and counter flashing rebuilt where the roof meets the chimney, the seam behind most ceiling stains near a fireplace.
Learn MoreChimney Masonry Repair in Ojai
Brick, mortar and crown repair for spalling, white salt stains and open joints, with the water source fixed first.
Learn MoreChimney Rebuilds in Ojai
Partial or full rebuilds for stacks that water or earthquake damage has loosened, finished with a crown, flashing and cap.
Learn MoreFireplace Cleaning in Ojai
Firebox, smoke shelf and damper cleaned of ash, soot and damp deposits, with a note on any rust or staining found.
Learn MoreGas Fireplace Cleaning in Ojai
Burner, pilot, logs and glass cleaned, with the vent termination checked for the leaks that rust gas fireplace parts.
Learn MoreGas Fireplace Repair in Ojai
Pilot, burner, valve and vent repairs for gas fireplaces, with a check for the water that often causes repeat faults.
Learn MoreFireplace Remodel in Ojai
Surround, hearth and fuel-change remodels built on a dry chimney breast, with direct-vent gas fireplaces at $4,250 to $8,500.
Learn MoreFireplace Inserts in Ojai
Gas inserts at $2,650 to $5,300 installed, with a sealed liner, top plate and cap that close the old flue to rain.
Learn MorePellet Stove Repair in Ojai
Auger, igniter, blower and vent repairs for pellet stoves, with a look at the moisture that swells pellets and rusts pipe.
Learn MoreWood Stove Repair in Ojai
Wood stove and stovepipe repairs, from gaskets and firebrick to the roof jack and storm collar where most stove leaks begin.
Learn MoreGas Logs in Ojai
Gas log sets sized to the firebox and installed with a capped flue, so rain stays off the burner and the logs.
Learn MoreChimney care priorities in Ojai
Ojai chimneys tend to get more use than coastal ones, because winter nights in the valley are noticeably colder. More burning means more creosote, and when rain reaches that creosote through an uncapped flue it turns into a sour-smelling, acidic sludge that attacks mortar joints. Many homes here also run wood stoves, whose roof penetrations need the same attention as a masonry chimney. The Ojai Valley gets hot, dry summers and more winter rain than the coast, with storms that can drop a lot of water quickly. The Thomas Fire in 2017 burned through much of the hill country around the valley, so a cap with a spark arrestor screen belongs on every chimney here. Frost on winter mornings is more common than near the ocean, which adds stress to wet brick.
Housing Context
Most homes here are Spanish Revival and Mission-style homes, ranch houses on large lots, and cottages and custom homes in the foothills, and each type has its own usual leak point at the roofline.
Climate and Code
The Ojai Valley gets hot, dry summers and more winter rain than the coast, with storms that can drop a lot of water quickly. The Thomas Fire in 2017 burned through much of the hill country around the valley, so a cap with a spark arrestor screen belongs on every chimney here. Frost on winter mornings is more common than near the ocean, which adds stress to wet brick.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Homes toward Casitas Springs, Oak View, Matilija get the same stain-to-roofline leak tracing.
Scheduling
Active leaks in Ojai are traced soon after rain, and repairs are booked for the dry weeks that follow.
Local Help
Water showing up near a chimney in Ojai?
Tell us where the stain, drip or rust appears and we will match it to the right service, or start with an inspection when the source is not yet clear.