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.
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AfterHow Much Does Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Cost in Hollywood Hills?
A standard chimney sweep in Hollywood Hills typically runs $150 to $290, and most homes fall near the middle of that range once we’ve seen the flue. Add a camera inspection and you’re usually looking at $240 to $420 all in. What pushes a job higher is creosote that has baked into a hard glaze, a flue that hasn’t seen a brush in years, or a cap and crown that need repair while we’re up there.
These are estimated ranges, not a fixed menu. The written estimate you get after we look at your chimney sets the final price, and that estimate is free. Call (855) 731-2852. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how the line items tend to stack up for a Hollywood Hills home in 2026. Most of the work is priced per job, so treat the ranges as typical estimates for the scope described.
| Line item | Typical estimated range |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (open masonry fireplace, one flue) | $150 – $290 |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $90 – $160 |
| Combined sweep and inspection | $240 – $420 |
| Wood stove or insert flue cleaning | $210 – $360 |
| Second flue in the same chimney | $80 – $140 additional |
| Heavy creosote removal (glazed, level 3 buildup) | $400 – $750 |
| Chimney cap supply and install (Famco, Gelco) | $140 – $320 |
| Crown repair | $250 – $650 |
| HeatShield liner restoration | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Full DuraFlex stainless liner install | $2,800 – $5,500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $230 |
Two things drive the spread on the cleaning line itself: how much creosote is in there and how hard it is to reach. A single-flue masonry fireplace that gets swept on a regular schedule is the low end. A flue packed with glazed creosote that has to be broken down with rotary tools, or a wood stove flue with an offset that needs flexible rods, climbs toward the top of the range. The cap, crown and liner numbers matter because sweeping often turns up a problem nobody knew about, and it’s a real decision whether to fix it now or wait.
We handle the sweep and the fix, so you don’t get handed to a second contractor halfway through the job. If the inspection finds a cracked crown or a failing liner, we quote it on the same visit and you get the full picture in writing.
What Affects Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Pricing in Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills isn’t a place where chimneys live easy lives. The hillside building stock, the mix of older masonry and retrofitted inserts, and the way people here actually use their fireplaces all feed into what a sweep costs.
- Age and construction of the chimney. Many of the homes in these hills, particularly the hillside canyon streets around Laurel Canyon and Nichols Canyon, were built in an era when flues were lined with clay tile laid in a bed of mortar. Those liners crack and spall over time, and a sweep often needs a camera inspection to see how bad it is. A straight, sound flue costs less to clean than one that needs probing before a brush goes near it.
- How much creosote has built up. A fireplace used steadily through the cool season, which in Hollywood Hills means a good stretch of evenings from late fall into early spring, builds creosote faster than a fireplace used a handful of times a year. Glazed, third-stage creosote takes rotary cleaning and more time, which shows on the estimate.
- Access and roofline. Hillside homes often have steep pitches, tricky roof access, and chimneys set high on a gable. When a technician has to work from a roof that needs extra care, or reach a chimney that’s awkwardly placed, that labor is reflected. It’s also the reason we don’t hand out firm phone quotes without seeing the roofline.
- Fireplace type. An open masonry fireplace sweeps differently from a wood stove or an insert with its own flue. Inserts and stoves often need the flue cleaned from the top with flexible tooling, and if the baffle or damper has to come out to do it properly, the job runs a little higher.
- Number of flues. Many of these older homes have a chimney serving more than one appliance, a fireplace plus a furnace flue or a second fireplace. Each flue is cleaned on its own, so a two-flue chimney adds cost. We price the second flue separately so you know what you’re paying for.
- What the inspection finds. Sweeping is about the flue. The inspection is about the whole chimney: cap, crown, flashing, liner. If we find a missing cap or a crumbling crown, that repair is quoted as a separate line, and you decide whether to do it with us on the same visit.
One more local factor: the dry, warm stretches Hollywood Hills gets mean the fireplace season is shorter and more concentrated than in colder parts of the country. People light fires on cool evenings and run a hot fire for hours, and that concentrated use builds up creosote in a hurry. It’s the reason annual sweeping matters here as much as anywhere, and why skipping a year can mean a much bigger job the following season.
How to Save on Chimney Cleaning & Sweep
The cheapest sweep is the one you schedule before the flue gets out of hand. A few practical ways to keep the cost at the low end of the range:
- Get it swept annually before the season. Regular sweeping keeps creosote at the easy-to-remove stage. Let it glaze and the job moves from a standard sweep to heavy removal, which is a bigger number.
- Book the sweep and inspection together. A combined visit is a better value than paying for a sweep now and a separate inspection later. It also catches liner problems early, when a HeatShield restoration can fix them instead of a full reliner.
- Burn dry, seasoned wood. Wet or green wood produces more smoke and more creosote. Well-seasoned firewood burns cleaner and leaves less behind, which keeps your annual sweep on the standard end of the range.
- Fix the small stuff before it grows. A missing cap lets water and debris in, which rots the crown and rusts the damper. Replacing a cap now with a properly fitted Famco or Gelco component costs a fraction of repairing the damage it prevents. And if you don’t have a cap at all, we’ll show you what we found and why it matters.
- Add a dryer vent cleaning to the same visit. Your dryer vent is a fire risk too, and it’s easy to overlook because the lint builds slowly and quietly. Bundling it with your chimney sweep saves you a second service call. It’s one of the leading causes of house fires, and most chimney-only companies don’t touch it.
Every estimate from us is free and written. Call (855) 731-2852 and we’ll get you on the book. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Should You Repair or Replace a Chimney Liner?
If the sweep finds a damaged liner, you’re usually weighing restoration against a full reline. HeatShield liner restoration is a certified resurfacing system that can rehabilitate a damaged clay liner from the inside without the cost and disruption of a full reliner. It’s a specialized repair method, not a workaround, and for the right liner it brings the price down to the $1,200 to $2,800 range instead of $2,800 to $5,500.
Restoration works when the liner has cracks and gaps but is structurally sound enough to hold the resurfaced coating. When the tiles are displaced, badly spalled, or the flue has an irregular shape a coating can’t fix, a full liner is the right answer. For retrofits in older or irregular flue configurations, we use DuraFlex flexible liner systems, which cover masonry chimneys that rigid systems can’t accommodate. We work with an industry-recognized material lineup, DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco and Copperfield, the same brands professional chimney guilds rely on. That’s professional-grade material, not hardware-store substitutes, and it’s why the repair lasts rather than gets patched.
We’ll show you what we found and why it matters, with the camera footage in front of you, and quote both paths where both are realistic. The decision is yours.
Can You Come Today?
Often yes. Call (855) 731-2852 and we’ll dispatch a technician in a same-day window when the schedule allows. We answer 24/7. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, Sunday through Friday, 7am to 7pm.
Do You Charge for a Chimney Cleaning Estimate?
No. The estimate is free, and it’s written, so you know the price for the sweep and any repairs before we start. Call (855) 731-2852 for yours.
FAQs – Chimney Cleaning & Sweep Cost
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Hollywood Hills?
A typical chimney sweep in Hollywood Hills costs $150 to $290 for a standard open masonry fireplace with one flue. With a camera inspection included, most homeowners land between $240 and $420. A wood stove or insert, a second flue, or heavy creosote moves the price higher. Call (855) 731-2852 for a free exact quote.
How much does chimney cleaning and inspection cost together?
Sweep and inspection bundled run about $240 to $420. The sweep is $150 to $290 and the Level 2 camera inspection is typically $90 to $160 on its own. Doing them together costs less than two separate visits. Call (855) 731-2852 and we’ll book both in one appointment.
Is it cheaper to repair the liner or replace it?
Restoration is usually cheaper. HeatShield liner restoration typically runs $1,200 to $2,800, while a full DuraFlex stainless liner install ranges from $2,800 to $5,500. Restoration works when the existing liner is structurally sound; when it isn’t, a full liner is the safer choice. We’ll quote both where both fit and explain the difference. Call (855) 731-2852 for a free estimate.
How often should I get my chimney swept in Hollywood Hills?
Once a year, for anyone who burns wood regularly. The concentrated burn season here builds creosote faster than the occasional fire would, and an annual sweep keeps it at the easy-to-remove stage. A professional-grade brush and a trained eye catch liner problems before they turn into a reline. Call (855) 731-2852 to schedule your yearly sweep.
Can you fix a chimney cap or crown on the same visit as the sweep?
Yes, in most cases. Cap and crown repairs are quoted on the inspection while we’re already there, with caps running $140 to $320 and crown repair $250 to $650. We stock and install professional-grade Famco and Gelco components known for precision fit and weather durability. Call (855) 731-2852 and we’ll schedule the sweep and the fix together.
Full-Service Chimney and Ventilation Care in Hollywood Hills
Part of the reason a sweep at Carlton Chimney Sweep is priced the way it is comes down to what happens after the brush comes down. We do three things: chimney sweep, chimney repair, and dryer vent cleaning. That full service arc means you don’t get handed off to a second contractor mid-problem, and you get documented findings, professional-grade materials, and a written estimate for whatever comes next. If you’re on a Hollywood Hills hillside and want to know what your chimney actually looks like inside, that’s the visit to book.
We’ve served the area since 2015, and 11 years in this trade has taught us that a clean flue is the safe home part, not just the chore. Call (855) 731-2852 for your free estimate.
Pricing reflects the Hollywood Hills market as of 2026. Carlton Chimney Sweep offers free estimates – call (855) 731-2852.
What Our 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."
- Jeff Lawson"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
- Michelle Kim"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."
- Nicole Rhodes