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 Glendale, CA
Chimney repair in Glendale usually costs between $195 and $2,900 depending on whether we’re replacing a cap, rebuilding a crown, or relining the flue. Most homes we see here were built between 1920 and 1975, and their chimneys are now hitting the age where mortar joints fail, clay tiles crack, and rain gets in. Hickory Chimney Sweep has served Glendale since 2013, and we handle the full repair scope in-house. Call (855) 554-2841 when you need a straight answer about what’s actually wrong up there.
Why Glendale Homes Are Different
Glendale sits hard against the Verdugo Mountains, and the housing stock climbs right up into the canyons. Down in the flats you’ll find 1920s Spanish and Tudor bungalows with original masonry chimneys and clay flue liners that were set when the house was built. Up in the 91206 and 91207 hillside neighborhoods, it’s mostly 1950s to 1970s ranch homes where fireplaces were often added after construction. Those retrofits are the ones that give us the most trouble: undersized flues, odd offsets, and flashing details that were never quite right from day one.
Climate matters here too. Glendale gets roughly nine dry months for every three wet ones. A chimney that sits unused from April through November collects leaves, dust, and sometimes a squirrel or bird nest. Then the first cold snap hits in December, someone lights a fire, and whatever’s packed in that flue becomes a problem. Add Santa Ana wind events that rip caps loose, and winter rain that finds every existing crack, and you’ve got a repair workload that’s heavily weighted toward fall and early winter. We plan our Glendale schedule around that rhythm.
One more thing: because Southern California winters are mild, many fireplaces in Glendale were never burned hard. That sounds like good news, but it means deferred issues hang around for decades. A cracked liner in a house that burns three fires a year might go unnoticed for twenty years. Then a new owner moves in, wants to use the fireplace regularly, and the problems surface all at once.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Glendale Services
Most calls we take from Glendale homeowners start with one of two concerns: the fireplace hasn’t been cleaned in years, or the dryer vent is packed with lint and the dryer is running hot. Both are fire-safety issues, and both are services we do in-house.
Chimney Sweep in Glendale
An annual sweep clears creosote, removes debris, and gives us eyes on the flue before you light the first fire of the season. In Glendale’s canyon neighborhoods, the first sweep of fall often turns up more than soot: leaves, twigs, animal nesting, and caps knocked askew by wind. We sweep, inspect, and tell you honestly whether repair work is needed or whether the chimney is safe to use as-is. Full details on our Chimney Sweep in Glendale page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Glendale
Lint-clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of residential fires in the U.S., and Glendale’s older homes often have long, convoluted vent runs that trap lint fast. If your dryer takes two cycles to dry a load or the laundry room gets hot while it runs, the vent likely needs attention. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination, and we check the cap while we’re there. One call covers both chimney and dryer vent work. See our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Glendale 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 Glendale
Older Glendale chimneys fail in predictable ways: mortar erodes, clay tiles crack, water gets in, and the damage compounds. The most common repair calls we get from 91201 through 91208 are caps that have blown off or rusted through, crowns that have spalled and let water into the masonry, and flashings that are no longer sealed. In hillside homes especially, we see caps missing entirely and flues packed with canyon debris. Our in-house repair capability means we fix what we find during a sweep instead of handing you a referral. For the full scope, visit our Chimney Repair page.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can see daylight or sky when you look up from the firebox, or you’ve found animal droppings, twigs, or nesting material in the firebox.
What it costs in Glendale
Professional cap installation in Glendale typically runs between $195 and $425 depending on flue size and cap material.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select the right cap (Gelco, Copperfield, or Famco depending on the application), secure it mechanically, and verify the fit with a top-down inspection.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, bent from wind, missing mesh, or lying in the yard after a Santa Ana event.
What it costs in Glendale
Replacing a damaged or missing cap in Glendale runs $225 to $500, with hillside ladder access sometimes adding to the job.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the flue tile beneath, and install a new cap sized correctly for your flue with fresh mechanical fasteners.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked clay tiles or gaps between them, or you’ve had smoke backup, signs of moisture in the firebox, or white staining on exterior brick.
What it costs in Glendale
Full relining in Glendale typically runs $1,800 to $2,900, with partial repairs starting lower depending on liner condition.
How we do it
We run a camera to confirm the damage, size the liner to the appliance and flue, then install a DuraFlex flexible liner system and terminate it properly with a cap.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water stains on the ceiling near the chimney or damp spots on the chimney chase after rain, or the existing flashing is visibly pulled away from the roofline.
What it costs in Glendale
Flashing repair in Glendale typically runs $350 to $800, depending on roof pitch and whether the flashing needs partial or full replacement.
How we do it
We inspect the existing flashing and the surrounding roof-to-chimney junction, remove failed material, and reseal or replace it so water is directed away from the chase.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of the chimney is cracked, spalling, or eroded, letting water seep into the masonry below.
What it costs in Glendale
Crown repair or rebuild in Glendale ranges from $450 to $1,000 depending on whether we’re resealing, resurfacing, or rebuilding the crown entirely.
How we do it
We assess the crown, remove deteriorated material, and rebuild or reseal it so water runs off cleanly instead of pooling and soaking into the chimney.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Glendale
| Item | Typical range in Glendale |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $195 – $425 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $225 – $500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,000 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $2,900 |
These are honest ranges for Glendale’s housing stock. Hillside access, roof pitch, and the condition of what’s already up there can push costs to the upper end. We give you a flat price before work starts, and we show you camera footage of any repair we recommend so you can see it with your own eyes.
Do I really need a new chimney liner?
Not always. We run a camera inspection first and only recommend relining when the clay tiles are cracked, spalled, or the mortar joints between them have failed. If the liner is intact, we’ll tell you that plainly and suggest a sweep instead.
How long does chimney repair take in Glendale?
Cap installation and crown repair are usually done in one visit, often under two hours. A full liner installation takes half a day to a full day depending on access and the condition of the existing flue. Call (855) 554-2841 for a specific timeline on your job.
Brands We Service in Glendale
We install and work with materials from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Copperfield, Famco, and Gelco – the suppliers certified chimney contractors specify, not hardware-store generics. Parts are stocked locally, so common repairs don’t wait on a shipment. See our brands for the full list and what each one is best for.
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| Service | Typical range in Glendale |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $195 – $400 |
| Chimney cap installation | $195 – $425 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $225 – $500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $800 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,000 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $2,900 |
What pushes Glendale prices up: hillside ladder access on canyon lots, steep roof pitches, and chimneys that haven’t been serviced in decades and need more than a straightforward repair. Every job gets a flat price agreed before we start, and our recommendations are backed by camera images you can review yourself.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Glendale
We work throughout Glendale, from the flatland bungalows near downtown to the hillside streets in the Verdugo foothills. We’re in these neighborhoods regularly:
- Adams Hill
- Rossmoyne
- Verdugo Woodlands
- Chevy Chase Canyon
- Emerald Isle
- Somerset
Most Glendale addresses can be scheduled within a week, and hillside areas in 91206 and 91207 may need a slightly wider window for ladder work and access.
Service Area – Cities Near Glendale
Hickory Chimney Sweep also covers nearby cities in the San Gabriel and Verdugo foothills. We regularly work in Burbank, CA, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, Echo Park, CA, and Silver Lake, CA. If you’re nearby and need chimney or dryer vent work, call us and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Glendale, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Glendale 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 Glendale
Most Glendale calls are scheduled within five to seven days. During the fall pre-burn rush, that can stretch closer to ten days, so we recommend scheduling your sweep or inspection in late summer or early fall before the first cold snap.
For routine sweeps, cap replacement, crown repair, and most flashing work, no permit is required. Full chimney rebuilds or structural modifications may trigger permit requirements depending on scope. We’ll flag that before any work begins.
Yes. We built our Glendale service around dual fire-safety coverage: chimney work and dryer vent cleaning through one provider. One call covers both, and if you book a sweep, adding a dryer vent cleaning is a natural way to close both fire-risk gaps in one visit.
Call Hickory Chimney Sweep at (855) 554-2841 for a free estimate on chimney cleaning, repair, or dryer vent work in Glendale. We’ll give you an honest assessment, camera documentation, and a flat price before any work starts.
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 Glendale Customers Say
"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."
— Lucia Mendoza"Honest people. That's getting rare."
— Danielle Rhodes"Weekend rate was higher, which they told me up front and I was fine with. What I wasn't expecting was for someone to actually come out on a Sunday."
— Nathan Pruitt