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 fixing what decades of dry heat, seismic settling, and deferred maintenance have done to a decorative fireplace that rarely sees a real fire. Most of the chimneys we work on in the 90028 ZIP sit atop 1920s Spanish Revival bungalows and pre-war apartment buildings, where cracked crowns and spalling stucco are the recurring problems, not creosote. Brownstone Chimney Sweep has served Hollywood since 2012. We sweep it, we inspect it, we repair it. Call (866) 253-8489 for a straight assessment.
Why Hollywood Homes Are Different
Hollywood’s chimneys are largely ornamental on pre-war apartment buildings and 1920s Spanish Revival and Storybook bungalows where the fireplace is a decorative feature, not a heat source. That changes what a sweep or repair call actually involves. A technician here spends more time documenting, capping, and explaining dormant or gas-converted flues than sweeping heavy creosote. Real estate turnover and inspection paperwork (home sales, rental compliance, filming and insurance inspections) drive the bulk of our Hollywood service calls, not wood-burning usage.
The housing stock in much of 90028 includes small bungalow courts and dense mid-century apartment buildings, many with corner fireplaces and tile-fronted chimneys vulnerable to spalling stucco and cracked mortar crowns. Add the dry, warm Mediterranean climate and long fire season, and wood burning stays rare most of the year. The real risks become debris-nesting birds and rodents, rainwater intrusion through cracked crowns, and seismic-era mortar deterioration rather than heavy soot buildup. Dozens of Hollywood fireplaces are gas-log or gas-insert conversions, so a “cleaning” often becomes a safety inspection: checking that a flue serving a gas appliance is properly vented and that a decorative chimney on a shared apartment wall isn’t silently leaking rain into the unit below.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Hollywood Services
Two calls come in more than any others from Hollywood homeowners: a sweep triggered by a sale or rental inspection, and a dryer vent that hasn’t been touched since the building went up. Both are fire-safety jobs, and both are covered by one company.
Chimney Sweep in Hollywood
Most Hollywood sweeps are inspection-driven, not usage-driven. A home sale, a landlord compliance check, or a filming-insurance requirement sends people to us. We remove what little soot and debris has accumulated, document the flue condition with photo evidence, and flag any water intrusion or gas-venting concern we find. On a Spanish Revival bungalow with a dormant wood-burning fireplace, that might mean capping the flue to keep birds out until the next owner decides what to do with it. Full details on the Chimney Sweep in Hollywood page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hollywood
Hollywood apartment buildings and bungalow courts often run dryer vents through shared walls or tight chase spaces, which means lint accumulates faster and access is harder. We clean the full run from dryer to termination point, inspect the Famco vent cap or termination screen, and document everything. For a mid-century apartment building in 90028, that’s the difference between a vent that clears and one that quietly backs up. See Dryer Vent Cleaning in Hollywood for the full scope.
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 follows a pattern we know well: a 1920s bungalow or pre-war apartment chimney with a cracked crown from decades of sun and seismic settling, rainwater seeping into the mortar, and stucco that’s spalling away from the tile front. We see more rainwater intrusion and structural repairs here than fire-damage repairs, simply because few Hollywood fireplaces ever see heavy use. Brownstone handles the repair alongside the sweep, so a deficiency found during an inspection can be addressed by the same company on the same visit or a quick follow-up. No second contractor needed. For the full scope of our repair line, see Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or rodents in the flue, find nesting debris below the damper, or see rain stains on the ceiling near the chimney chase.
What it costs in Hollywood
A chimney cap install in Hollywood typically runs $200 to $500, depending on flue size and roof access on the older bungalow rooflines common in 90028.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, install a Famco or Copperfield cap sized for that specific flue, secure it properly, and document the finished install with photos.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The concrete or mortar crown at the top of the chimney has visible cracks, pieces have fallen off, or water is seeping into the masonry below.
What it costs in Hollywood
Crown repair pricing in Hollywood typically falls between $300 and $600 for a standard cracked crown, more if the entire crown needs rebuilding.
How we do it
We clean out the cracked material, apply the proper crown repair product, and when damage is too extensive, form and pour a new crown built to shed water properly.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Hollywood
| Item | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap install or replacement | $200 – $500 |
| Crown repair or rebuild | $300 – $600 |
| Flashing repair | $250 – $500 |
What pushes price up in Hollywood is roof access on steep-pitched Spanish Revival roofs and shared-wall apartment chimneys that require ladder or lift work. Every repair gets an upfront, flat price before we start, and nothing is recommended without camera evidence you can see for yourself.
Do I really need a new liner if my chimney is just decorative?
No. If the fireplace is decorative and will never burn anything, the question is whether the flue is leaking water or letting pests in, not whether it needs a liner. We will not recommend a liner unless the chimney will actually serve an appliance.
Can you fix the cracked crown on my apartment building chimney?
Yes. We work on shared-wall and multi-unit chimneys throughout Hollywood. The same crown repair applies: clean, seal, and rebuild where needed. Access requirements will affect the quote, but the repair itself is straightforward. Call (866) 253-8489 for a site assessment.
Brands We Service in Hollywood
We work exclusively with professional-tier product lines: Gelco chimney care and waterproofing products, Olympia Chimney components, and Famco caps and terminations. Parts for common Hollywood repairs are stocked locally, so most jobs get parts ordered and installed within the same week. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Chimney cleaning / Level 1 inspection | $150 – $250 |
| Chimney cleaning with Level 2 inspection | $300 – $500 |
| Chimney cap install or replacement | $200 – $500 |
| Crown repair or rebuild | $300 – $600 |
| Flashing repair | $250 – $500 |
| Liner installation (DuraFlex) | $1,850 – $2,900 |
| HeatShield resurfacing | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $125 – $225 |
Roof pitch, chimney height, and access on older Hollywood bungalow courts are the biggest price movers. Every quote is flat-price and agreed before we book the work, so the number we give you is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hollywood
Brownstone Chimney Sweep covers all of 90028 and the surrounding Hollywood area, from the bungalow courts north of Franklin to the mid-century apartment blocks closer to Sunset and the 101. Our typical response window for a Hollywood chimney job is three to five business days, faster when an inspection deadline is involved.
- Hollywood Dell
- Whitley Heights
- Beachwood Canyon
- Little Armenia
- Thai Town
Service Area – Cities Near Hollywood
We serve homeowners throughout the Hollywood area and the communities around it. If your chimney or dryer vent is in Universal City, CA, West Hollywood, CA, Koreatown, CA, or Echo Park, CA, the same team handles it. The housing stock changes, but the inspection and repair standard does not.
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
Most Hollywood appointments are scheduled within three to five business days. Real estate closings and inspection deadlines get priority, so mention the timeline when you call, and we will work the schedule around it.
Most cleaning, cap installation, crown repair, and liner work does not require a permit. If your building falls under a historic designation or strict HOA rules, we will flag it before starting and coordinate as needed.
Yes. Dense mid-century apartment buildings and pre-war multi-unit properties throughout 90028 are a regular part of our work. Shared-wall chimneys and multi-flue systems are familiar territory, not an exception.
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
"Creosote buildup was worse than I realized. He measured it, showed me the glazing on the flue with the camera, and was honest that we were closer to a chimney fire than I wanted to hear."
— Paul Ackerman"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."
— Malik Mosley"Good work. The written inspection report took about a week to arrive after I asked for it, which was slower than I expected."
— Michael Meyer