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 Burbank, CA
Chimney repair in Burbank usually means one thing: waking up a masonry fireplace that sat dormant through decades of movie-studio boom years. We’re Hickory Chimney Sweep, and we’ve served Burbank since 2013. The homes here, especially the 1920s – 1950s bungalows in 91501 and 91505, hold original brick fireplaces that previous owners treated as decoration. Cracked crowns, spalled firebrick, and rusted dampers are the standard opening chapter. Call (855) 554-2841 and we’ll tell you what’s actually wrong after a camera inspection, not before.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank is a reactivation market, not a maintenance market. The pre-war and mid-century bungalows that line the streets south of the Verdugo foothills were built with real masonry fireplaces, then left alone for thirty or forty years while homeowners leaned on central heat. That long idle stretch is exactly when clay-tile flues crack, mortar joints soften, and critters move in. A fireplace that has not burned since the Reagan administration is not “probably fine” – it needs eyes on it before the first fire.
The climate here makes it worse. Semi-arid summers with triple-digit stretches bake chimney crowns until hairline cracks spread. Then Santa Ana winds push dry, gusty air through the valley, and red-flag fire weather reminds everyone why an unobstructed flue matters. Fall is when Burbank homeowners call us most. The fires are seasonal and light, but the buildup from long idle spells plus wind-driven debris means a sweep is rarely just a sweep. We’re usually finding a cracked crown or a missing spark arrestor while we’re up there.
The lots make rooftop work its own challenge. Burbank’s older streets – especially in the Magnolia Park area and the blocks around the studios – pack houses driveway-width apart. Chimneys vent close to a neighbor’s eaves, and rooftop access often means working between two rooflines with a low parapet on one side. That’s not a complaint. It’s why a routine sweep here doubles as a check that your chimney is not dumping smoke and embers onto the house next door.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Burbank Services
Two services cover most of what Burbank homeowners call us about: keeping the chimney clean enough to burn safely, and keeping the dryer vent clear enough that the laundry room does not become a fire statistic. One call covers both.
Chimney Sweep in Burbank
A Chimney Sweep in Burbank starts with a camera inspection, so you see what we see before we touch anything. The typical Burbank job involves removing creosote, bird nests, and wind-blown leaves from a clay-tile flue that has been idle since spring. We also check the cap, crown, and flashing because the tight lot lines here mean a loose spark arrestor is somebody else’s problem too. You get a photo report when we’re done.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Burbank
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Burbank clears the lint that builds up in the duct run behind the dryer. Older Burbank laundry rooms tend to have long, low-clearance vent runs that kink behind cabinets – ideal lint traps. A clogged vent forces the dryer to work hotter and longer, and that heat has nowhere to go. It’s the leading cause of appliance fires in U.S. homes, and Burbank’s older housing stock makes it a real risk here.
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 Burbank
Chimney repair in Burbank usually means fixing what years of disuse and valley heat did to a masonry fireplace. The 1920s – 1950s bungalows in 91501 and 91505 hold original brick and clay-tile flues that sat decorative for decades, and Santa Ana winds have been working on the exposed crowns the whole time. When we inspect, we’re looking for cracked crowns that let water into the flue, spalled firebrick that means the masonry is failing, and dampers rusted into place from years of dry-season humidity swings.
We repair what we find, in-house. Hickory Chimney Sweep carries Chimney Repair materials like HeatShield resurfacing and DuraFlex flexible liners, so a cracked flue does not mean a referral out and a second appointment. Our camera inspection documents the problem before we quote it, and you see the after-photos when the job is done. Nothing gets recommended without visual evidence you can hold us to.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see birds, bats, or squirrels near the chimney top, or you find twigs, droppings, and nesting material on the smoke shelf.
What it costs in Burbank
Chimney cap installation in Burbank typically runs between $200 and $650, depending on the flue size and whether the cap needs custom sizing for a clay-tile flue.
How we do it
We measure the flue, install a stainless cap from Famco or Copperfield with a spark-arresting mesh, and secure it to the crown with masonry anchors so it stays put through Santa Ana gusts.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, bent from debris impact, or the mesh is torn wide enough for birds to get through.
What it costs in Burbank
Replacing a damaged chimney cap in Burbank costs $150 to $500, with the higher end covering caps sized for oversized clay-tile flues common in pre-war bungalows.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, check the crown underneath for cracks that need sealing first, and install a replacement sized to the flue with a spark-arrestor mesh rated for embers.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
The camera inspection shows cracks, gaps, or missing sections in a clay-tile flue, or you smell smoke in rooms you shouldn’t when the fireplace burns.
What it costs in Burbank
Chimney liner installation in Burbank generally falls between $3,500 and $7,000, depending on the flue length, diameter, and whether we’re relining a single-story bungalow or a two-story hillside home.
How we do it
We size a DuraFlex flexible liner to the flue, drop it down from the crown, connect it at the appliance or fireplace smoke chamber, and insulate as needed to meet code.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water stains on the ceiling near the chimney, peeling paint on the chimney chase, or damp drywall in the attic after rain.
What it costs in Burbank
Flashing repair in Burbank usually costs $300 to $900, more when the old flashing was installed with roof cement and the surrounding shingles need lifting and replacing.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing, install stepped metal flashing that overlaps with the roofline and counter-flashing set into the mortar joints, then seal it with a polyurethane caulk rated for valley heat.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The mortar crown on top of the chimney has visible cracks, chunks are missing, or water pools on top instead of draining off the edges.
What it costs in Burbank
Crown repair in Burbank typically runs $400 to $1,200, depending on whether we’re sealing hairline cracks or rebuilding the crown entirely.
How we do it
We grind out the cracks, resurface the crown with a mortar mix that flexes with valley temperature swings, and in severe cases rebuild it with a proper drip edge so water sheds off instead of soaking in.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Burbank
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,500 – $7,000 |
Flashing repair and crown repair range from $300 to $1,200 combined in most Burbank homes. The biggest price variable is access: a two-story hillside house above the valley floor costs more to work on than a single-story bungalow with a walkable roof.
Do I need a permit for chimney repair in Burbank?
Most repairs, including caps, flashing, and crown work, don’t require a Burbank building permit. A full liner installation or rebuild may, and we’ll tell you before work starts. The city follows Los Angeles County codes, and we’re familiar with what triggers review.
Can you clean a chimney that hasn’t been used in years?
Yes, and we’d want to inspect it first. Long-dormant flues in Burbank often have cracked clay tiles, animal nests, or rusted dampers. Sweeping before inspecting can push debris into a compromised liner. We always camera-check first, then clean.
Call (855) 554-2841 for a free estimate on any chimney repair in Burbank. We’ll inspect, show you the camera footage, and quote the work plainly.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We stock and install parts from Famco, Copperfield, and DuraFlex, plus HeatShield resurfacing materials for damaged liners. These are supplier-grade products, not hardware-store generics. Most common caps and connectors are on the truck, so Burbank jobs rarely wait on parts. See our brands for the full lineup.
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AfterPricing for Chimney Company in Burbank, CA
| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep with camera inspection | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $200 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $500 |
| Chimney liner installation | $3,500 – $7,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $300 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $400 – $1,200 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $130 – $290 |
| Dryer vent repair or replacement | $250 – $700 |
What pushes a Burbank quote higher is access: tight rooftop clearances between neighboring rooflines, two-story hillside homes, and flues that need scaffolding rather than a ladder. You’ll always get an upfront price before we start, not a bill that grows while we’re on the roof.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We work the whole city, from the studio-adjacent streets to the hillside pockets. Most Burbank neighborhoods are within a 15 – 20 minute drive of our South San Gabriel base, and we schedule by day of week rather than crossing the valley twice.
- Magnolia Park
- Toluca Lake
- Rancho Adjacent
- North Burbank
- The Verdugo Foothills
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
Hickory Chimney Sweep also covers the surrounding valley cities. If you’re in Universal City, CA, North Hollywood, CA, Glendale, CA, or Studio City, CA, we’ll schedule on the same valley route we run through Burbank. Call (855) 554-2841 and we’ll tell you which day we’re in your neighborhood.
Serving Burbank, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank 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 Burbank
Most Burbank addresses are within a 15 – 20 minute drive of our South San Gabriel base. We schedule by neighborhood day, so a Monday call usually means service that same week. Fall fills up fast here, so call before the first cold snap.
Some hillside HOAs and historic-district streets in Burbank have guidelines about visible chimney caps and exterior materials. We’ve worked with those requirements before. Call us with your HOA’s rules and we’ll tell you which cap styles and flashings fit them.
Yes. We schedule both on the same Burbank visit whenever possible. It’s the most efficient way to cover the two biggest fire risks in the house, and one call books both. We’ll confirm the time block when you call.
If your Burbank chimney has been sitting unused, or it’s been a year since the last sweep, call (855) 554-2841. We’ll inspect it, show you the camera footage, and fix what needs fixing with professional-grade materials. Clean it. Repair it. Protect 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 Burbank Customers Say
"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Marisol Vargas"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Rachel Hayes"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