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 usually means one of three things: a cracked clay tile liner in a 1920s fireplace, a rusted-out metal insert someone installed during a flip, or a crown and flashing that let winter rain into the masonry. We’re Imperial Chimney, and we’ve served Hollywood since 2017. Most of our repair calls here start as a sweep that uncovered damage the homeowner couldn’t see from the living room. Call (866) 253-3809 if you suspect something’s wrong inside your flue.
Why Hollywood Homes Are Different
Hollywood’s housing stock skews hard toward 1920s and 1930s Spanish Colonial Revival and Craftsman bungalows. These homes were built with original masonry fireplaces and clay tile liners, and eighty to a hundred years of seismic shifts, rain cycles, and sporadic use have left many of those liners cracked or spalled. A cracked clay liner doesn’t just leak smoke into wall cavities. It exposes the flue’s inner masonry to heat and creosote, which raises the fire risk in a neighborhood where homes sit close together and hillside lots make a chimney fire particularly dangerous.
The climate plays a role too. Hollywood is warm and dry most of the year, which means fireplaces get used on a handful of nights in December and ignored the rest of the year. When winter rains come, unused chimneys with failed crowns or missing caps take on water. That water weakens mortar, rusts dampers, and eventually shows up as staining on the ceiling. Santa Ana winds compound the problem by driving branches, leaves, and ember-sized debris down flues that don’t have a proper cap.
There’s also the smog factor. The South Coast Air Quality Management District frequently bans wood burning on high-pollution days, so many homeowners simply stop using their fireplaces altogether. A flue that sits unused for years doesn’t stay clean. It accumulates creosote from earlier fires and becomes a nesting spot for birds and rodents. When you finally light a fire on a crisp evening, that built-up creosote is exactly what ignites.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Hollywood Services
Most Hollywood homeowners reach out to us for two reasons: a chimney that needs a proper sweep and inspection, or a dryer vent that hasn’t been cleaned in years and is steadily becoming a fire risk. Both are quick to schedule and both are handled by our own crew, not subcontractors.
Chimney Sweep in Hollywood
A chimney sweep in a 1920s Hollywood bungalow isn’t a quick brush. We run a camera through the flue because original masonry in this area has often been patched, re-lined, or modified by previous owners, and you need to see what’s actually in there. Creosote from old fires, wind-driven debris from the hills, and nests are all common findings. We document everything we see and clean to the condition your flue allows. If you’re ready to book a sweep, our Chimney Sweep in Hollywood page walks through what the visit includes and what to expect.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hollywood
Hollywood’s older homes and apartment buildings often route dryer vents through long, narrow paths with multiple turns, which makes lint accumulate faster than newer, straighter installations. Lint is the top cause of appliance-related home fires according to NFPA data, and a clogged vent also forces your dryer to work harder than it should. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination and check for poor connections. The details are on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hollywood page.
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
Chimney repair in Hollywood is rarely a single fix. It’s usually an accumulation of age-related problems that hold each other in place: a crown that cracked and let water in, flashing that separated from the roofline during an earthquake, and a liner that finally gave way after decades of heat cycling. We find one issue and inspect for the two or three that typically accompany it. That’s why every repair starts with a camera inspection, and why we’re careful about recommending only what the evidence supports. For a broader look at our repair approach, see Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or animals inside the flue, find rusty debris in the firebox, or get water dripping through the damper during winter rains.
What it costs in Hollywood
Chimney cap installation in Hollywood typically runs $200 – $510 depending on the flue size and whether we’re installing a standard cap or a custom one for a decorative older chimney.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening across both directions, choose a cap that fits the tile or liner, install a screen that keeps animals and wind-driven debris out, and secure it so it won’t lift in Santa Ana winds.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
Your existing cap is rusted through, has holes, is missing sections of screen, or has been bent by falling branches from a Hollywood Hills oak.
What it costs in Hollywood
Replacing a cap in Hollywood typically falls between $120 and $250 for the cap plus standard access on a one-story roof.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, clean the flue edge, and install a new cap matched to your flue dimensions so it seals against weather while allowing proper draft.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked, spalling, or missing sections of clay tile, or you can feel fine sandy dust falling into the firebox after windy days.
What it costs in Hollywood
A stainless steel liner installation in a Hollywood chimney typically ranges $1,300 – $3,000 depending on flue height, access, and whether any removal of the old liner is required.
How we do it
We size the liner to your appliance and flue dimensions, install it down the existing chimney, insulate or seal as needed, and verify the draft and carbon monoxide clearance before finishing.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water stains on the ceiling near the fireplace or water streaks on the chimney’s exterior masonry after heavy rain.
What it costs in Hollywood
Flashing repair or replacement in Hollywood generally runs $400 – $950, depending on how many sides need to be reworked and whether the roof material requires special care.
How we do it
We remove the failed flashing, replace it with new metal bent on site, integrate it under the existing roofing and counter-flashing, and seal all joints right.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The top of your chimney shows cracked mortar, visible gaps around the flue tiles, or spalling concrete collecting on the roof.
What it costs in Hollywood
Repairing a chimney crown in Hollywood typically ranges $250 – $600 when surface chipping and resurfacing are the fix, and a full crown rebuild runs $600 – $1,400.
How we do it
We clean the crown surface, fill cracks and seal them, rebuild the crown where it’s failed with a proper overhang and slope, and treat it so water sheds away from the flue rather than soaking into the masonry.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $510 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $120 – $250 |
| Chimney liner installation (stainless steel) | $1,300 – $3,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $1,400 |
How often does a Hollywood chimney need repair?
Most original Hollywood chimneys need some repair by year twenty of their life, but the timeline depends on how often the fireplace is used and whether the existing repairs were done correctly. Clay tile liners in homes from the 1920s and 1930s frequently show hairline cracks by now. A camera inspection tells us if repair is urgent or if the chimney can safely wait.
Can I see the damage for myself, or do I just have to take the verdict?
We show you whatever the camera shows us. Nothing gets recommended without video proof. If your flue is fine and only needed a sweep, we tell you that plainly. When we do recommend repair, you’ll see the crack, the rust, or the failed mortar before you decide anything. Call (866) 253-3809 to schedule.
Brands We Service in Hollywood
We install and restore chimney systems using components from Olympia Chimney, Gelco, and Copperfield. These are the brands that professional restoration contractors and fire-safety inspectors reach for when the work has to hold. Having the correct parts in local supply means fewer weeks waiting on a liner or cap that has to be special-ordered. We match what your flue needs to what’s actually on hand. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $510 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $120 – $250 |
| Chimney liner installation (stainless steel) | $1,300 – $3,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $1,400 |
| Chimney sweep (standard, one flue) | $135 – $300 |
| Chimney inspection (with camera) | $89 – $350 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $90 – $165 |
What pushes costs up in Hollywood is roof access. Hillside properties, steep pitches, Spanish tile that’s brittle underfoot, and two-story chases all add labor to any job. A straight single-story chimney with easy access lands at the lower end of these ranges. We quote a fixed price before work begins, so the number we give you is the number you pay, not an opening bid.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hollywood
We work throughout the 90028 ZIP code and the surrounding Hollywood foothills, including the neighborhoods where older masonry fireplaces are most concentrated.
- Hollywood Heights
- Beachwood Canyon
- Whitley Heights
- Los Feliz adjacent streets near Franklin Avenue
- Central Hollywood
We typically schedule Hollywood visits within a week, and repair jobs are booked once we’ve completed the camera inspection and ordered the right components.
Service Area – Cities Near Hollywood
Imperial Chimney’s route covers the neighborhoods around Hollywood and the connected communities where the same vintage housing stock and dry-climate conditions apply. We serve homeowners in Universal City, CA, West Hollywood, CA, Koreatown, CA, and Echo Park, CA. If you’re just outside Hollywood and wondering whether we cover your street, call (866) 253-3809.
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
Routine sweeps and inspections in Hollywood are usually scheduled within five to seven business days. Repair jobs are scheduled after the camera inspection is done and the parts are on hand, which keeps us from starting a job we can’t finish in one visit. Call (866) 253-3809 and we’ll give you a real window, not a promise we can’t keep.
Most chimney repairs don’t require a permit in Hollywood because they’re considered maintenance on an existing structure. The exception is when a liner replacement or masonry rebuild is part of a larger renovation. If your job falls into that category, we’ll tell you before work starts and make the permit situation part of the plan.
That’s the single most common call we get from Hollywood buyers. We run a camera through the flue, show you what’s there, and tell you in plain terms whether the chimney is safe to use, needs repair, or only needs a sweep. You get the video and a straight answer. Call (866) 253-3809 to book the inspection.
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
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Adam Sutton"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Adriana Garcia"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."
— Salma Haddad