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 Hollywood, CA
Chimney repair in Hollywood means working on homes built between 1920 and 1939, most of them Spanish Colonial Revival or Craftsman, many now split into rentals or listed as short-term stays. We see original clay tile and brick chimneys that have sat unused for months at a time, collecting debris, nests, and moisture damage that goes unnoticed until a tenant change or a cold snap forces someone to light a fire. San Bernardino Chimney Sweep has served Hollywood since 2018, and our job is to find what’s wrong and fix it, not just hand you a report and leave. Call (877) 516-7159 when you need a chimney company that repairs as well as it cleans.
Why Hollywood Homes Are Different
Hollywood’s housing stock runs heavily toward 1920s and 1930s builds: Spanish Colonial Revival bungalows with arched details, Craftsman duplexes with brick fireplaces, and the occasional larger hillside home above Franklin or Beachwood. The original chimneys were built well, but they’re now 90 to 105 years old. Lime mortar has softened. Clay flue tiles have cracked. Crowns have eroded. And because Hollywood’s climate rarely demands a fire for heat, most fireplaces are used a handful of times each year, which means creosote builds slowly but inspections get skipped for years.
What we find most in Hollywood: uncapped flues full of pigeon droppings and nesting material, chimneys that were retrofitted with gas logs without a proper liner check, and tenant turns where no one can remember the last time the fireplace was even opened. The dry season invites birds, squirrels, and bees into open flues. When the first rains arrive, water finds its way through cracked crowns and missing caps, staining ceilings and walls. Short-term rental units add another layer: a fireplace advertised as a “cozy feature” that hasn’t been cleaned in years becomes a liability, and we document everything with camera inspection so owners can see it for themselves.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Hollywood Services
Most Hollywood homeowners call us for one of two reasons: they need a chimney cleaned before they use it, or they need a dryer vent cleared before it causes a fire. Both are core to what we do.
Chimney Sweep in Hollywood
A chimney sweep in Hollywood means more than brushing out soot. In these older homes, we check for bird and squirrel nests in the flue, we look at the condition of the clay tiles, and we remove the creosote that’s been hardening during months of disuse. Because so many Hollywood chimneys feed gas inserts now, we also verify that the flue is properly sized and clear for the appliance using it. The goal is a fireplace that’s safe to light the same week we leave. Chimney Sweep in Hollywood
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hollywood
Your dryer vent is a fire risk too. Lint builds up in the duct behind the dryer, and in Hollywood’s older duplexes and bungalows, that duct often runs long distances through a crawlspace or wall chase. We disassemble the connection, brush the full run, and check the exterior termination for blockages. This is not an add-on service for us; it’s one of the three things we do every week. Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hollywood
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.
Chimney Repair in Hollywood
Most repair jobs in Hollywood trace back to age and deferred maintenance. These chimneys were built when mortar was lime-based and flue tiles were standard clay, and after 90 years in a mild, dry climate with occasional heavy rain, the materials fail: crowns crack, flashing pulls away, and liners spall. We find the problem with a camera, show you the footage, and repair it with contractor-grade materials, not hardware-store substitutes. That’s the difference between a sweep that hands you a list of problems and a chimney company that can do something about them. Chimney Repair from San Bernardino Chimney Sweep covers everything from a missing cap to a full reline.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or scratching inside the flue, you find nesting material or droppings in the firebox, or rain water is getting in during storms.
What it costs in Hollywood
A new chimney cap installed in Hollywood typically runs $250 to $500, depending on the flue size and whether a custom stainless cap is needed for an older clay tile crown.
How we do it
We measure the outside dimensions of the flue tile or the inner diameter of the round liner, select a stainless steel cap from our stock, secure it to the crown or flue tile with mechanical fasteners, and verify it’s seated level so water drains away.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, the mesh is torn open, or the cap has blown off entirely leaving the flue open.
What it costs in Hollywood
Replacing a rusted or missing chimney cap in Hollywood is priced about the same as a new installation, generally $250 to $500, with a little more if we have to remove a rusted cap that’s seized to the flue.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, wire-brush the flue tile rim to remove rust and old sealant, position the replacement cap over the flue, and fasten it so high winds coming over the Hollywood Hills won’t take it off.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
The clay liner is cracked, spalling, or missing sections, which we usually find during a camera inspection after a sweep or after water damage appears on interior walls.
What it costs in Hollywood
Chimney liner installation in Hollywood commonly runs $1,800 to $5,000, depending on the flue height, the diameter, whether it’s for a fireplace or a gas appliance, and whether we’re pulling out the old clay tiles first.
How we do it
We run the camera to confirm the damage, size the flue to the appliance, lower a DuraFlex flexible stainless liner down the chimney, connect it at the top plate and at the appliance outlet, and secure everything so it drafts properly.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, damp spots on the wall around the chimney chase, or the metal flashing at the roofline is tearing or pulling away from the brick.
What it costs in Hollywood
Flashing repair around a Hollywood chimney typically costs $1,000 to $2,500, depending on whether it’s a simple roof-side repair or a full step-and-counter flashing replacement.
How we do it
We loosen the shingles around the chimney, cut away the old flashing, install new step flashing and counter flashing in galvanized or painted steel to match the roof, and seal the joints so water can’t get behind the brick.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown on top of the chimney is cracked, pitted, or missing chunks, or you see water staining on the brick just below the crown after a rain.
What it costs in Hollywood
Chimney crown repair in Hollywood usually runs $900 to $2,500, based on whether we’re sealing hairline cracks or removing and recasting the entire crown with a proper overhang and drip edge.
How we do it
We remove loose or cracked concrete, build a form that gives the crown a slight slope and a drip edge, pour fresh crown mix, and seal it so water sheds off instead of soaking into the masonry.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $1,000 – $2,500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $900 – $2,500 |
Do I really need a new liner, or can it be repaired?
Not every damaged liner needs a full replacement. If the clay tiles have hairline cracks but the structure is sound, we can often apply HeatShield, a resurfacing product that seals the flue from inside, at a lower cost than a new liner. We’ll show you the camera footage and tell you straight which option makes sense.
How long does a chimney cap last in Hollywood?
A stainless steel cap installed in Hollywood typically lasts 15 to 20 years. The dry climate is easier on metal than coastal air, but the sun and occasional Santa Ana winds take their toll, and the mesh eventually tears. We check caps on every sweep we do.
Brands We Service in Hollywood
We stock and install parts from manufacturers we can stand behind: DuraFlex for liner systems, HeatShield for resurfacing, and Famco and Copperfield for caps and dampers. These are contractor-grade materials, not hardware-store substitutes, and we keep common sizes in our service vehicles so most Hollywood repairs finish in a single visit. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (visual inspection included) | $175 – $300 |
| Chimney sweep with Level 2 camera inspection | $300 – $500 |
| Chimney cap installation | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $5,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $1,000 – $2,500 |
| Chimney crown repair | $900 – $2,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $250 |
What pushes a Hollywood job toward the higher end: chimneys on two-story hillside homes that require roof access from a steeper pitch, flues that need old clay tiles extracted before a liner goes in, and repairs that expose hidden water damage once we open up the crown or flashing. You get a flat price before we start, after we’ve looked at the actual chimney, not before we’ve seen it.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hollywood
We work across the 90028 ZIP and the surrounding Hollywood streets. That includes the bungalow blocks near Franklin Village, the hillside homes above Beachwood Canyon and Lake Hollywood, the older duplexes near Hollywood and Western, and the condos and renovated Craftsman houses around Sunset and Vine.
- Beachwood Canyon
- Franklin Village
- Whitley Heights
- Hollywood Heights
- Thai Town
Most Hollywood appointments are booked within the same week, and we schedule around tenant turns and short-term rental turnovers when you tell us the timing matters.
Service Area – Cities Near Hollywood
San Bernardino Chimney Sweep also covers the surrounding communities. If you’re in Universal City, CA, we can be out for camera inspections and liner work there. We handle sweeps and dryer vent cleaning in West Hollywood, CA, and our repair crews work in Koreatown, CA and Echo Park, CA for cap, crown, and flashing jobs. Call us and we’ll tell you which day we’re in your area.
Serving Hollywood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood 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 Hollywood
We book most Hollywood appointments within the same week, often sooner if the job is urgent, like a water leak through the crown or a flue that’s been blocked by a nest. Tell us what’s going on when you call and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Most standard chimney sweeps and cap or crown repairs don’t require a permit in Hollywood. If we’re doing a full liner replacement or rebuilding significant masonry, we’ll flag anything that might need city review before we start. You’ll know the scope before work begins.
Yes. We do this regularly in Hollywood. We’ll camera the flue, document the condition, and provide a report you can keep for your records. If the chimney hasn’t been cleaned in years, the footage will show it, and we’ll recommend the right fix.
Call (877) 516-7159 for a free estimate on chimney repair, sweeping, or dryer vent cleaning in Hollywood. We find it, and we fix it.
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 Hollywood Customers Say
"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Rafael Torres"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
— Priya Rao"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
— Ebony Nash