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 opening up a flue that hasn’t been used since the 1980s and finding out what 40 years of disuse, damp winter air, and the occasional earth tremor did to the clay tile inside. We’re Corona Chimney Sweep, and we’ve served Burbank since 2018. Most of what we do here starts as an inspection, moves to a camera scope, and ends with a repair we perform ourselves, not a referral slip. Call us at (855) 382-6159 when you’re ready to know what’s actually happening inside your chimney.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank’s housing stock is mostly 1920s through 1950s bungalows and post-war tract ranches. A lot of them still have the original brick or stone masonry fireplace with a clay-tile flue. The problem is that many of those fireplaces got walled off, capped, or fitted with a gas log set decades ago when wood burning became impractical. The flues sat unused. And a clay-tile flue that sits unused still takes on moisture, still gets spiders and nesting material, and still cracks when the house settles or the ground moves.
Then there’s the air quality angle. Burbank sits in the San Fernando Valley, and much of the city falls inside the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s no-burn zone. Winter no-burn alerts are common when an inversion layer parks over the Valley. That means the local chimney trade here is weighted toward inspection, gas-appliance venting, and repair rather than sweeping creosote after a season of wood fires. In the hillside streets off Glen Oaks and up toward the Verdugo foothills, we regularly find fireplaces that were capped or stuffed with insulation by previous owners who switched to gas years ago and never looked back. Now their current owners want that chimney back in service, and they need an honest read on whether the flue is sound or needs relining first.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Burbank Services
Most Burbank homeowners reach out for one of two things: a full chimney inspection and sweep before they light anything, or a dryer vent that hasn’t been cleaned in years and is pushing lint against a hot exhaust cycle every time the laundry runs. Here’s what each involves in Burbank.
Chimney Sweep in Burbank
A sweep in Burbank is often the first time anyone has looked inside a flue in 20 or 30 years. We pull the damper, run a camera up from the firebox, and document what we find: creosote glaze, cracked tile, missing mortar joints, or a rusted damper plate. Then we sweep what can be swept and give you a straight answer on what needs repair. If the chimney has been converted to gas, we check the connector, the liner condition, and the draft so the appliance vents safely. For the full scope of our sweep process, see the dedicated Chimney Sweep in Burbank page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Burbank
Dryer vents in Burbank’s older homes are often long runs through crawl spaces or out a side wall, and many have never been opened since the dryer was first installed. Lint accumulates at every bend, and a clogged dryer vent is a fire waiting to happen. We clean the full run from dryer to termination, clear the exterior hood, and check airflow at the end. It’s the same combustion-venting discipline we apply to chimneys, just applied to a different flue. Details are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Burbank 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 Burbank
Chimney repair in Burbank is our core service, and it’s where sweep-only companies fall short. A lot of the repair work we do here traces back to two local realities: the 1920s through 1950s masonry fireplaces with original clay-tile flues that have cracked after decades of seismic settling, and chimneys that sat sealed for so long that moisture and time did what fire never did. We repair what we find, with the same crew that scoped the problem. No handoff, no referral. That’s the point of Chimney Repair as a service: the diagnosing technician is the repairing technician.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Rainwater streaking down the firebox walls, bird or rodent noise in the flue, or a rusted-out cap that has come loose from the crown.
What it costs in Burbank
A new cap in a standard flue size typically runs $225 to $450 installed, depending on the flue dimensions and whether we’re also repairing the crown it mounts to.
How we do it
We measure the flue tile, select a stainless cap sized for the opening, and fasten it to the crown with tapcon screws and a waterproof sealant so it stays put through Santa Ana wind gusts.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
Cracked or missing clay tile visible on the camera scope, smoke odor in rooms even when the damper is open, or a gas appliance that needs a properly sized vent to meet code.
What it costs in Burbank
Liner replacement typically runs $1,800 to $4,000 depending on the liner system and flue length, and whether we’re resurfacing instead with a qualifying HeatShield application.
How we do it
We pull the old tile or abandon it in place, drop a DuraFlex stainless flexible liner down the flue, connect it to the appliance, and insulate the annulus so the draft works correctly even on cool, damp Valley mornings.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water staining on the ceiling near the chimney chase, damp drywall in the attic, or visible gaps between the flashing and the roofline.
What it costs in Burbank
Flashing repair in Burbank typically lands between $400 and $900 depending on roof pitch and access, which runs higher on steep hillside roofs in the Verdugo foothills.
How we do it
We cut back the old flashing, install new step and counter flashing with proper overlap, and seal the transitions so water sheds away from the chimney instead of into the chase.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
A cracked or crumbling mortar crown, spalling brick at the top of the chimney, or water pooling on the crown after rain.
What it costs in Burbank
Crown repair typically runs $350 to $750, depending on whether we’re filling hairline cracks or forming and pouring a new crown with proper overhang.
How we do it
We scrape the failed mortar, form the new crown with a drip edge that sheds water, and pour it so it slopes away from the flue rather than toward it.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Burbank
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap supply and install | $225 – $450 |
| Chimney liner system (materials and labor) | $1,800 – $4,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $750 |
How often should a Burbank chimney be repaired or inspected before repair?
Every chimney should be camera-inspected at least once every three years, and more often if it’s used seasonally or sat unused for decades. Burbank’s clay-tile flues from the 1940s and 1950s are at the age where hairline cracks become structural problems, and camera evidence tells us which you have. Call (855) 382-6159 to schedule an inspection and get a straight answer before lighting season.
Can you repair a chimney that’s been sealed off for years?
Yes, and that’s a common Burbank job. Sealed chimneys still take on moisture and cracking, and we routinely open them up for inspection before recommending anything. If the flue qualifies, HeatShield resurfacing restores the interior without a full liner replacement, which keeps older bungalow fireplaces serviceable. Call (855) 382-6159 for a camera inspection and get the evidence before any recommendation.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We install and service chimney components from DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. These are the same professional-grade lines that chimney contractors buy from supply houses, not big-box substitutes. We keep common cap sizes and liner connectors in local stock, which means less waiting on a parts order for most Burbank repairs. See our brands for what we carry and why it matters.
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| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Chimney inspection with camera scope | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney sweep (standard creosote buildup) | $200 – $350 |
| Glazed or stage-three creosote removal | $400 – $800 |
| Chimney cap supply and install | $225 – $450 |
| Chimney liner system (materials and labor) | $1,800 – $4,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $750 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (typical 5 to 10 foot run) | $130 – $220 |
| Dryer vent cleaning (long run or difficult access) | $200 – $350 |
Steep hillside roofs and hard-to-reach chimneys push labor costs toward the upper end in Burbank, and flues that sat unused for decades often need more than a basic sweep once the camera gets inside. Every repair gets an upfront price before we start, and nothing gets recommended without camera evidence we show you.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We work across Burbank’s residential neighborhoods, from the hillside streets near the Verdugo foothills to the flats around the media district and the older bungalow blocks north of Olive. Our crews are typically on-site within a few days of your call, depending on the season and whether a camera inspection has already been done.
- Magnolia Park
- Rancho Adjacent
- Burbank Hills
- Toluca Woods
- Glendale Narrows area
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
If you’re outside Burbank proper but still in the Valley, we likely cover you. We serve Universal City, CA directly to the south, North Hollywood, CA to the west, and Glendale, CA to the east. We also handle jobs in Studio City, CA and the surrounding hills. The same inspection-first approach applies everywhere we work.
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 chimney sweeps and inspections don’t require a permit in Burbank, and simple cap or crown repairs typically don’t either. Full liner installations and structural masonry repair can trigger a permit depending on scope, and we’ll tell you when that’s in play before any work is scheduled.
We prioritize inspection calls in the late summer and fall, when Santa Ana winds pick up and homeowners want ember intrusion and draft problems checked before they arrive. Typical scheduling runs a few days out, and a camera inspection with photo documentation is the fastest way to get a definitive answer on whether your flue is sound. Call (855) 382-6159.
That’s most of what we see. Original clay-tile flues from the 1920s through 1950s are common in Burbank, and many have never been lined or inspected. We camera-scope every one before recommending anything, and when the flue qualifies, HeatShield resurfacing can restore the interior without a full tear-out. Estimate calls are free at (855) 382-6159.
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
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Laura Gallagher"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."
— Daniela Martinez"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."
— Imani Dawson