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 Beverly Hills, CA
Chimney repair in Beverly Hills usually means restoring a fireplace that hasn’t been used in months and now shows damage from disuse rather than from heavy burning. We’re Glendale Chimney Sweep, and we’ve served Beverly Hills since 2011, working on everything from original 1920s clay-tile flues in the Flats to prefab metal chases in the hills above Sunset. Most of what we fix here comes down to one thing: a chimney that sat idle through a long warm stretch, picked up moisture or a nest, and then failed its first cool-night test. Call us at (833) 467-6493 when that happens.
Why Beverly Hills Homes Are Different
Beverly Hills chimneys are a prestige-maintenance problem, not a heating problem. The 1920s through 1950s estates south of Santa Monica Boulevard hold Spanish Colonial and Tudor homes with original brick fireboxes and clay-tile flues. Above Sunset, the Trousdale and Post Office tracts mix mid-century moderns with 1960s and 70s rebuilds, many using prefab metal fireboxes and exterior chimney chases. Repeated remodels mean flue liners and dampers rarely match original plans. We see fireplaces that vent into sealed chases because a previous owner capped or rerouted the flue during a renovation. The fireplace looks clean, but it drafts smoke back into the living room on the first night the temperature drops.
The climate shapes the work too. Beverly Hills gets roughly 280-plus sun days a year, and winter nights rarely drop below the 40s. Fireplaces get used lightly and sporadically. Those long idle stretches let creosote glaze harden, and they invite birds, bees, and roof rats into open flues. Dry Santa Ana wind season raises the stakes on spark-arrestor condition, especially on hillside lots near brushy canyon land off Benedict and Coldwater Canyon. A cracked crown or missing spark arrestor that’s ignored all summer becomes a real fire-risk issue the first week the winds pick up.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Beverly Hills Services
The two calls we get most from Beverly Hills homeowners are annual chimney sweeping and dryer vent cleaning. Here’s what each involves in this city specifically.
Chimney Sweep in Beverly Hills
Most Beverly Hills fireplaces burn gas starters or Duraflame logs a handful of times each season. That means the residue we remove is often glazed creosote from low-temperature fires, plus whatever fell or nested in the flue during the long off-season. We run a full sweep with brushes sized to your flue, then inspect the firebox, damper, and cap. Many clients here want documentation: dated photos, a written condition report, and a clean work area with drop cloths throughout. Estate managers especially value appointment windows we actually keep. See our Chimney Sweep in Beverly Hills page or call (833) 467-6493 to book.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Beverly Hills
Laundry rooms in older Beverly Hills homes often sit in converted service porches or tight hall closets, which means long, offset dryer vent runs that trap lint fast. Hillside homes above Sunset sometimes vent dryers through exterior chases, where bends and sagging flex hose collect moisture along with lint. We clean the full run from dryer to exterior termination, checking airflow at both ends. Lint-clogged dryer vents are an industry-recognized house-fire risk, and this service is part of our full venting-safety scope. More detail is on our Dryer Vent Cleaning in Beverly Hills 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 Beverly Hills
Most chimney repair work in Beverly Hills starts with a firebox or flue that hasn’t been touched in years and now shows damage from moisture, nesting, or a past remodel that left something misaligned. Homes here range from original 1920s clay-tile flues in the Flats to 1960s and 70s prefab metal chases in the hills above Sunset, and we fix both. We stock and install professional-grade components from Famco and Copperfield, and we specify materials by name because you should know exactly what’s going into your chimney. Chimney Repair is the core of what we do, not a sideline.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or bees inside the firebox, you find nesting material on the smoke shelf, or rain water stains the firebox walls after a storm.
What it costs in Beverly Hills
Chimney cap installation in Beverly Hills typically runs $325 – $650 depending on flue size, mounting surface, and cap type.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a stainless or copper cap from Famco or Copperfield that matches the flue dimensions, and secure it to the crown or flue tile with mechanical fasteners and a weather-resistant seal.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
You see spalling clay tile pieces in the firebox, the flue fails a camera inspection with cracks or gaps, or smoke and fumes seep through interior walls near the chimney.
What it costs in Beverly Hills
Chimney liner installation in Beverly Hills typically runs $1,800 – $4,500, with the higher end for long runs or offset flues in hillside homes.
How we do it
We run a camera inspection first, then size and install a DuraFlex flexible liner with proper insulation and top and bottom termination, confirming the final fit with a second camera pass.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Beverly Hills
| Item | Typical range in Beverly Hills |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $325 – $650 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
Do I need a new liner, or can the old one be salvaged?
A camera inspection answers this. Hairline cracks can sometimes be addressed with HeatShield resurfacing, but spalled tile or gaps between sections usually require a new liner. We show you the footage before recommending anything.
How long does a chimney liner install take in Beverly Hills?
Most liner installations finish in one day, including setup, old-liner assessment, new liner sizing, and final camera verification. Hillside homes with long or offset flues can add a few hours. We protect the work area with drop cloths and leave only the chimney changed.
Brands We Service in Beverly Hills
We work with a curated set of professional chimney-industry brands: Famco, Copperfield, DuraFlex, and HeatShield. We stock these parts locally, so common cap and liner jobs don’t wait on shipping. See our brands for the full product line we specify.
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| Service | Typical range in Beverly Hills |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $189 – $309 |
| Chimney cap installation | $325 – $650 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $285 – $560 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $950 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $900 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $129 – $219 |
Prices in Beverly Hills push higher when a home has a steep hillside roof, an offset flue that needs a flexible liner, or a fireplace that has been remodeled so many times the original flue path is gone. We quote an upfront price before any work starts, and nothing gets recommended without camera evidence you can see yourself.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Beverly Hills
We work throughout Beverly Hills, from the Flats south of Santa Monica Boulevard to the hillside streets above Sunset. Our crews know the mix of original brick fireboxes and later remodeled metal chases in these homes.
- The Flats (90210, 90212)
- Trousdale Estates
- Benedict Canyon
- Coldwater Canyon
- Post Office tract
Scheduling is usually within a few business days depending on the season, and we coordinate with estate managers and homeowners on appointment windows that work for them.
Service Area – Cities Near Beverly Hills
From Beverly Hills, our trucks head out to neighboring cities regularly. We serve Century City, CA, West Hollywood, CA, Culver City, CA, and Hollywood, CA with the same camera documentation and brand-name material spec we use in Beverly Hills.
Serving Beverly Hills, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Beverly Hills 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 Beverly Hills
Most Beverly Hills appointments land within a few business days. During the fall rush before burning season, scheduling tightens, so calling a couple of weeks ahead is a good idea. Estate managers can book a window that works with staff schedules.
For interior liner repairs, caps, or crown work on an existing chimney, Beverly Hills homeowners rarely need special approval. Exterior changes visible from the street can fall under local design review in some hillside tracts. We can tell you what we’ve seen in your specific neighborhood.
That’s most Beverly Hills fireplaces. Light use still leaves creosote, and long idle periods invite nests and moisture damage. An annual inspection catches problems before a resale inspection or insurance requirement does. Call (833) 467-6493 to schedule.
Call Glendale Chimney Sweep at (833) 467-6493 for a free estimate on any chimney or dryer vent work in Beverly Hills.
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 Beverly Hills Customers Say
"Liner was cracked in two places. He walked me through the repair options honestly, including the one that was cheaper for him and better for me."
— Tara Barrett"Drop cloths everywhere, HEPA vac, and not a speck of soot on the carpet. I'd been dreading the mess for nothing."
— Luis Ramirez"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."
— Erin Doyle