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 fixing what decades of earthquake settling, Santa Ana winds, and occasional use have done to a 1930s-to-1950s masonry fireplace. Most Burbank homes were built when clay flue tile and brick were standard, and many of those original systems are now cracked, capped off, or venting appliances they were never designed for. Causeway Chimney Sweep has served Burbank since 2015, and we handle the repair side of the trade as thoroughly as the cleaning side: from a cracked crown to a full DuraFlex reline. Call (877) 500-2276 if you know something is wrong but want a straight answer about what actually matters.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank’s housing stock runs heavily to 1920s through 1950s California bungalows, Spanish and Mediterranean stucco homes, and post-war ranch tracts, most of them single-story with the original brick or stucco-over-masonry fireplace still in place. The Magnolia Park and Rancho-adjacent pockets in particular tend to have settled or cracked masonry crowns, which means water has been getting into the flue long before anyone calls us. Add the hot, dry summers and mild winters, and you get fireplaces that sit unused for months at a stretch. Nests, leaf debris, and soot accumulate rather than burn off, and when Santa Ana winds funnel through the Verdugo passes, dust and dry debris get driven straight down the flue. A chimney in Burbank isn’t usually dealing with heavy wood-smoke glaze. It’s dealing with dry-season buildup, bird nesting, and masonry that has shifted over 70 to 90 years.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Burbank Services
Most Burbank homeowners call us for one of two reasons: a chimney that has not been swept since they bought the house, or a dryer vent that is not moving air the way it should. Both are covered by our own technicians under one roof.
Chimney Sweep in Burbank
If you burn wood in Burbank, you are likely using your fireplace in the cooler months and letting it sit the rest of the year. Creosote still forms, bird nests still find their way past a missing cap, and the dry Santa Ana season packs the flue with dust and debris that can flash over when you light that first fire of the season. Our sweep includes a full camera inspection so you can see the condition of the flue tile, not just hear about it. Read the full scope on our Chimney Sweep in Burbank page.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Burbank
Older Burbank homes often route dryer vents through walls and crawlspaces that were never planned for modern high-efficiency dryers. Lint builds up at the interior turns and reduces airflow, which means longer dry times and a documented fire hazard. We clean the full vent run, not just the first few feet behind the dryer. See what the job covers on our 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
Burbank’s pre-war and mid-century homes were built for occasional open-hearth burning, not the gas-log and wood-burning routines of a cold-season entertainment-industry town. What that means in practice is that our Chimney Repair work here is driven by water intrusion through old crowns, flue tile cracked by decades of earthquake settling, and the odd discovery of a second capped-off flue that was never properly sealed. We specify materials by name, DuraFlex for relining, HeatShield for resurfacing, so you know exactly what is going into your chimney, not just that it was “repaired.”
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
Birds, squirrels, or rain are getting into the flue because there is no cap, or the old one is rusted through and barely attached.
What it costs in Burbank
Chimney cap installation in Burbank typically runs $350 to $850 depending on flue size and whether a custom cap is needed for an older masonry crown.
How we do it
We measure the flue, select a cap from Olympia Chimney or Copperfield that fits the existing crown, and secure it with mechanical fasteners rated for the Santa Ana wind gusts this area sees.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The cap is still up but the mesh is torn, the top is rusted through, or water is dripping down the flue during the first rain after a long dry stretch.
What it costs in Burbank
Replacing an existing cap in Burbank usually falls between $300 and $700, closer to $700 when the mounting base also needs cutting back and re-anchoring.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, inspect the flue tile beneath it for damage the old cap was hiding, and install a replacement spec’d for the same flue dimensions.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked or missing clay tile, or you are switching a decorative fireplace to a gas appliance that requires a properly sized liner.
What it costs in Burbank
A full DuraFlex liner installation in Burbank ranges from $2,500 to $5,000, with the final number driven by flue height, offset, and whether insulation is required for the appliance being vented.
How we do it
We run a camera to document the existing flue condition, then pull a DuraFlex flexible liner system sized to the appliance, insulate as required, and connect both top and bottom to current venting code.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
Water staining on the ceiling or hearth, spalling brick near the top, or a crown that has visible cracks running through the wash rather than just hairline surface splits.
What it costs in Burbank
Crown repair in Burbank typically runs $350 to $1,000 depending on how much of the old crown has to be removed and whether the flue tile edge needs rebuilding, which can push it toward $1,500 on older Magnolia Park-era chimneys.
How we do it
We cut back the damaged crown material, install a properly formed crown with a drip edge that sheds water away from the brick, and seal the surface to handle Burbank’s dry-season expansion and contraction.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Burbank
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $1,000 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,500 – $5,000 |
How much does chimney repair cost in Burbank?
Most Burbank chimney repairs fall between $350 and $1,500 for cap and crown work, while a full liner installation ranges from $2,500 to $5,000. The exact quote depends on flue dimensions and what the camera inspection finds. Call (877) 500-2276 for a free estimate.
Do I really need a new liner, or can it wait?
If the camera shows cracked tile or gaps between sections, the liner is no longer containing heat and combustion gases properly. Some hairline cracks can be addressed with HeatShield resurfacing, but open joints or missing tile mean relining is the correct fix. Call (877) 500-2276 and we will show you the footage.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We install and service DuraFlex liner systems, Olympia Chimney caps, Copperfield venting components, Famco, and HeatShield resurfacing. We keep common cap sizes and liner connectors stocked for Burbank jobs, which keeps most repairs from waiting on a distributor shipment. See the full list on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep (standard) | $150 – $300 |
| Chimney cap installation | $350 – $850 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $300 – $700 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $1,000 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $250 – $900 |
| Chimney liner installation (DuraFlex) | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $100 – $250 |
Prices in Burbank push toward the higher end on chimneys that have not been opened up in decades, where masonry has settled and flue tile needs extra camera time to assess properly. We give you a fixed price before any heat work starts, so the numbers above are what the job costs, not a starting point.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
Our trucks cover the flats and the hillsides, and we know the difference between a Magnolia Park bungalow chimney and a Rancho Equestrian ranch flue. If you are in one of the areas below, you are inside our normal Burbank service route.
- Magnolia Park
- Rancho Equestrian
- Toluca Lake-adjacent Burbank
- Burbank Hillside / Verdugo foothills
- Downtown Burbank flats
Most Burbank homes can be scheduled within a few business days, and the whole visit, whether sweep or repair plus camera, lands inside a half-day window.
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
We also serve the surrounding San Fernando Valley and East Valley communities. If you are in Universal City, CA, North Hollywood, CA, Glendale, CA, or Studio City, CA, you are in our regular service area, and the same material-specific approach applies.
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 Burbank appointments can be scheduled within a few business days. Sweeps and inspections usually fit inside a half-day window, and repair work is booked at a fixed price once the camera inspection is complete and you have seen the footage yourself. Call (877) 500-2276 to get on the schedule.
Routine sweeps, cap work, crown repair, and liner installation do not require a Burbank city permit, though some hillside HOAs have exterior-visibility rules that affect cap style and crown color. We can tell you what is typical for your area when you call, and nothing gets installed without your sign-off on the exact materials being used.
Yes, that is a large part of our Burbank work. Many older homes had wood-burning fireplaces converted to gas logs or gas inserts vented through the original clay tile, and that configuration often needs a properly sized liner. We inspect the full venting path and specify the liner or resurfacing solution the appliance actually requires, not whatever is cheapest on a shelf.
Call home office at (877) 500-2276 for a free estimate on any chimney or dryer vent work in Burbank.
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."
— Cole Sutton"Thorough sweep and a clear report. He was running late from the job before and arrived near the end of the window, though he did call to warn me."
— Tamika Freeman"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Grace Tran