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 West Hollywood, CA
Chimney repair in West Hollywood starts with understanding what’s actually inside the flues of this city’s 1920s and 1930s stucco duplexes, Spanish bungalows, and Craftsman fourplexes. Most fireplaces here haven’t burned a serious wood fire in a decade or more. They’ve been converted to gas logs, sealed off, or simply ignored. The flues still exist, and the clay tile liners inside them are now 70 to 100 years old. When something fails and you need a chimney company in West Hollywood, CA, the real question is whether the liner is intact enough to repair or whether the fireplace should stay decorative. Hickory Chimney Sweep has served West Hollywood since 2013, and we fix what we find using HeatShield resurfacing and DuraFlex liner systems. Call (855) 554-2841 for an estimate.
Why West Hollywood Homes Are Different
West Hollywood is not a wood-heat market. It’s a Mediterranean-climate city where fireplaces get used maybe a dozen evenings a year, mostly in December and January when the temperature dips and someone wants the living room to feel like a living room. The housing stock is dense: Spanish Revival courts, Craftsman duplexes, and modest bungalows built between 1920 and 1955, many on small lots between Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevard. A lot of those properties are now rentals, and rent-controlled units change hands with paperwork requirements attached. Property managers need inspection documentation, not just a sweep. What we actually find in West Hollywood flues matches the climate: light creosote, yes, but also years of dust, bird nesting material, palm debris, and occasionally a dead rodent or two. In the flats around 90069, the job is less about scraping heavy soot and more about confirming that a flue that has sat dormant for years is still safe or properly sealed off. Many upstairs units in old Spanish duplexes share modified or capped flues from remodels done in the 1970s and 1980s. A camera inspection tells the real story. Streets in the eastern flats like Harper, Havenhurst, and Kings Road have a heavy concentration of these older multi-family buildings, where owners want a written record of flue condition as much as a cleaning.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main West Hollywood Services
Most calls we get from West Hollywood homeowners fall into two categories: the annual or pre-lease sweep, and the dryer vent cleaning that rental property owners schedule between turnovers. Both are fire-safety work, and both live under one roof here.
Chimney Sweep in West Hollywood
A chimney sweep in West Hollywood on a 1930s Spanish bungalow typically involves more inspection than scraping. Flues in this city sit dormant most of the year, and what accumulates is dust, nests, and debris rather than heavy creosote. We run a camera up the flue on every sweep, photograph what we see, and give you a straight answer: safe to burn, needs repair, or best left decorative. For a full breakdown of the process and local pricing, see our dedicated page on Chimney Sweep in West Hollywood.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in West Hollywood
Dryer vent cleaning in West Hollywood matters more than most people think, because lint buildup is a leading cause of U.S. residential fires. In older duplexes and rental units with laundry closets and short, hard-angle vent runs, lint packs in quickly. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination, including the Famco or Gelco cap at the wall. Read the full scope on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in West 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 West Hollywood
Chimney repair in West Hollywood usually starts the same way: a property owner calls because an inspection flagged a cracked flue tile, a missing cap, or a rusted damper, and they need to know whether the fireplace can be brought back into service. In this city, the homes are overwhelmingly 1920s to 1950s construction with original clay tile liners. The mild climate means freeze-thaw spalling is rare, but decades of disuse, moisture intrusion through missing caps, and old gas conversions have done their own damage. Common problems we see in the flats around 90069 are crumbling crown mortar, rusted-out dampers, and tile liners with vertical cracks above the firebox. What matters here is that problems get documented and fixed without losing the architectural character of a 1920s Spanish Revival fireplace surround. Our Chimney Repair team handles liner resurfacing with HeatShield, full relining with DuraFlex, cap installation, crown rebuilds, and flashing repair in-house.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You see rust staining on the flue tile at the top of the chimney, or an inspection found bird nesting material, palm fronds, or rodent droppings inside the flue.
What it costs in West Hollywood
Chimney cap installation in West Hollywood typically ranges from $85 to $225, depending on flue size and material.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a properly sized stainless or copper cap, secure it to the flue tile, and photograph the finished install for your records.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You have a cracked clay tile liner, gaps between tile sections, or an inspection flagged that flue gases could reach the masonry or combustible framing.
What it costs in West Hollywood
Chimney liner installation in West Hollywood typically falls between $1,870 and $3,495, with the range driven by flue height and whether the existing tile needs to be sized down for a gas insert.
How we do it
We run a camera to confirm the damage, size the DuraFlex liner to the appliance, feed it down the flue, secure the top plate and cap, and reconnect the appliance per code.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
You see water stains on the ceiling near the chimney chase, efflorescence on the exterior brick, or visible gaps or lifted metal where the chimney meets the roof.
What it costs in West Hollywood
Chimney flashing repair in West Hollywood typically runs $220 to $460, varying with roof pitch and whether the flashing can be patched or needs full replacement.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, install new step and counter flashing sealed with a high-temperature roofing sealant, and verify the connection is weather-tight before we come down.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete crown at the top of your chimney has visible cracks, spalling, or areas where water pools instead of draining off the side.
What it costs in West Hollywood
Chimney crown repair in West Hollywood generally runs $250 to $520, with the main variable being whether we can resurface or need to form and pour a new crown.
How we do it
We clean the crown, fill cracks and voids, apply a bonded crown coat that sheds water, and build a proper drip edge so water can’t sit against the flue.
What Chimney Repair Costs in West Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in West Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $85 – $225 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $220 – $460 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $520 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,870 – $3,495 |
Prices move in West Hollywood mostly on access. A flue on a two-story 1920s Spanish duplex with a steep pitch and a narrow side yard costs more to reach than a single-story bungalow with a walkable roof. If a repair can wait, we say so plainly, and you get a written quote before any work starts.
Do I need a new liner if my fireplace has been converted to gas?
Gas log sets produce less creosote but plenty of water vapor and carbon monoxide. If the original clay liner is cracked or unlined, exhaust can condense inside the masonry and damage the structure. We inspect with a camera before recommending any liner work.
Can you repair a chimney in West Hollywood without a full rebuild?
Yes, in most cases. HeatShield resurfacing can seal cracked flue tiles and restore a smooth passage, and crown and flashing repairs prevent the water intrusion that causes most structural decay. A rebuild is only recommended when the masonry itself is failing.
Brands We Service in West Hollywood
We stock and install materials from Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield, the same supplier lines specified in the professional chimney trade. On most West Hollywood repair jobs, the parts we need are either on the truck or sourced within a day, so inspection and fix land in a single visit. See our brands for details.
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| Service | Typical range in West Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (Level 1) | $149 – $229 |
| Chimney sweep (Level 2 camera inspection) | $249 – $349 |
| Chimney cap installation | $85 – $225 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $110 – $285 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $220 – $460 |
| Chimney crown repair | $250 – $520 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,870 – $3,495 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $99 – $189 |
Roof access is the biggest price variable in West Hollywood, where many older duplexes and bungalows have second-story additions, flat roofs, or parapet walls that slow the job down. We quote a flat price before any work starts, and you approve the number before we set foot on the roof.
Neighborhoods We Serve in West Hollywood
We work throughout the 90069 ZIP and the full city footprint, from the Historic Core and Avenues to the Norma Triangle and the Kings Road area. Response time for scheduling in West Hollywood is typically within a week, often faster for repairs flagged by an inspection.
- Norma Triangle
- Avenues District
- Kings Road
- Harper District
- Historic Core
Service Area – Cities Near West Hollywood
We also run regular appointments in the cities that border West Hollywood, including Beverly Hills, CA, Century City, CA, Hollywood, CA, and Universal City, CA. Call (855) 554-2841 to see which day of the week we’re on your side of the city.
Serving West Hollywood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West 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 West Hollywood
Most chimney sweeps, caps, and liner repairs on existing fireplaces in West Hollywood do not require a city permit. When a full rebuild or structural alteration is involved, we identify what the city will ask for and make sure the work is done to current code.
For standard sweeps and dryer vent cleanings, we typically schedule within a week. When a property inspection or escrow deadline is in play, we reserve same-week slots for camera inspections and written reports so a closing doesn’t stall.
Yes. Every sweep and inspection includes camera photos and a written condition report. For owners of rent-controlled units and duplexes in West Hollywood, that documentation is exactly what’s needed to prove fireplace and dryer vent maintenance was performed.
To book a sweep, schedule a repair estimate, or ask a question about the flue in your West Hollywood home, call (855) 554-2841. We’ll give you a straight answer and a written quote before any work begins.
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 West Hollywood Customers Say
"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Dustin Hoffman"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."
— Dina Najjar"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