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 working on a fireplace that hasn’t been used in twenty years, inside a house built when Herbert Hoover was in office. Ashwood Chimney Sweep has served Beverly Hills since 2012, and the jobs here are different from anywhere else in Los Angeles County: original 1920s through 1970s masonry fireplaces, SCAQMD Rule 445 compliance requirements, and a city ordinance that mandates annual inspection before a fireplace gets used. Call (833) 805-3229 when you need someone who understands what these old flues actually look like inside.
Why Beverly Hills Homes Are Different
Most Beverly Hills chimneys were built before modern liner standards existed. The housing stock runs from 1920s Spanish Revival estates in the flats to mid-century modern homes in Trousdale Estates and Benedict Canyon, and nearly all of them have original masonry fireplaces. A flue built in 1935 was not designed for decades of disuse followed by sudden heavy burning, and that is exactly what we see here.
The Mediterranean climate means fireplaces sit idle nine months a year. Soot and creosote accumulate slowly, but the bigger problem is what moves in during the off season: birds, rodents, and debris that block the flue entirely. Then winter rains arrive, water seeps through cracked crowns and spalled brick, and the first cold evening of the year sends smoke back into a living room instead of up the chimney. Beverly Hills also sits close to high wildfire risk in the canyons, which means spark arrestors and proper venting are fire code concerns, not optional accessories. Narrow, hilly streets and porte-cochère driveways add access complications that a crew from the flatlands won’t anticipate.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Beverly Hills Services
Most Beverly Hills homeowners call us for one of two reasons: the annual sweep their city ordinance requires, or a dryer vent that has been ignored for years. Both are handled by the same crew.
Chimney Sweep in Beverly Hills
A sweep here is rarely just a sweep. Because Beverly Hills enforces an annual inspection requirement before fireplace use, most calls end with a written inspection report documenting liner condition, flue integrity, and clearance to combustibles. In older estates, we frequently find birds’ nests, broken flue tiles, and blocked vents from years of disuse. The narrow streets off Sunset and around the Trousdale area complicate ladder access, so our crew plans equipment staging before arriving. For the full scope of this service, see Chimney Sweep in Beverly Hills.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Beverly Hills
Your dryer vent is a fire risk system, not an afterthought. In Beverly Hills, many laundry rooms are in older service wings or converted garages with long, twisting vent runs that collect lint faster than homeowners expect. Lint buildup is a combustion hazard, and if your dryer takes longer than one cycle to dry a load, the vent is already restricted. We use Famco manufactured ventilation components when replacement parts are needed, not improvised hardware. Full details and local scheduling are on the 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
Chimney repair in Beverly Hills is mostly about correcting decades of deferred maintenance. The 1920s through 1970s homes that dominate this city were built with terra cotta flue liners and masonry crowns that crack over time, and southern California’s wet-dry cycles accelerate the damage even when the fireplace goes unused. Ashwood handles the whole flue, not just the easy parts, and when the liner is failing, HeatShield lets us restore it rather than just document the problem. For a broader look at repair scope, see Chimney Repair.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You hear birds or rodents inside the flue, see rust stains on the chimney crown, or find debris falling into the firebox.
What it costs in Beverly Hills
A chimney cap installation in Beverly Hills typically runs $330 to $620 depending on flue size, roof access, and cap material, with copper and stainless options at the higher end.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, select a cap sized for proper draft, secure it to the crown with professional fasteners, and verify the mesh meets spark arrestor requirements for Beverly Hills’ wildfire-risk zones.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
You see cracked or crumbling mortar on the top of the chimney, water staining on the ceiling near the fireplace, or efflorescence on the brick below the roofline.
What it costs in Beverly Hills
Chimney crown repair in Beverly Hills typically runs $350 to $650, rising if the old crown has to be fully demolished and reformed or if roof access off a hilly street requires extra staging.
How we do it
We remove the deteriorated crown material, assess the underlying masonry, form a new crown with proper slope and drip edge, and seal it with a flexible crown coat that moves with the chimney.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Beverly Hills
| Item | Typical range in Beverly Hills |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $330 – $620 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $650 |
| Flue liner inspection (camera) | $100 – $250 |
Do I really need a new liner, or is this an upsell?
You should never accept a liner recommendation without camera evidence. We show you the footage before anything gets recommended, and if the flue can be restored with HeatShield rather than replaced, we’ll say so plainly. Call (833) 805-3229 for an honest assessment.
How long does a chimney repair take in Beverly Hills?
Most cap and crown jobs finish in one visit, about two to four hours. Liner work takes longer, and we’ll schedule around your property’s access restrictions.
Brands We Service in Beverly Hills
We install and repair with materials from Olympia Chimney, Copperfield, and DuraFlex, the same professional-trade lines specified by certified chimney contractors nationwide. These are not retail products. See our brands for the full lineup and availability.
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| Service | Typical range in Beverly Hills |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep and inspection | $180 – $340 |
| Chimney cap installation | $330 – $620 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $650 |
| Flue liner inspection (camera) | $100 – $250 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $120 – $260 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $475 – $780 |
| Chimney liner installation | $2,100 – $4,400 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $310 – $550 |
Prices in Beverly Hills run toward the upper end when roof access is difficult, when the home sits on a hillside lot with limited ladder staging, or when the existing masonry requires prep work before installation. You’ll get a flat price confirmed before any work begins, so there are no surprises after the fact.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Beverly Hills
We work across the entire Beverly Hills footprint, including 90210, 90212, 90213, and 90209.
- Trousdale Estates
- Benedict Canyon
- The Beverly Hills Flats
- Beverlywood adjacent
- Coldwater Canyon area
Most Beverly Hills calls can be scheduled within a week, and we plan equipment and staging around narrow streets and gated driveways before arriving.
Service Area – Cities Near Beverly Hills
Ashwood Chimney Sweep also covers the surrounding Westside and central Los Angeles communities. We work regularly in Century City, CA, West Hollywood, CA, Culver City, CA, and Hollywood, CA, handling the same mix of older masonry fireplaces and neglected dryer vents we see 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
Yes. A 2019 city ordinance requires annual chimney inspection and sweeping before a wood-burning fireplace can be used, and SCAQMD Rule 445 governs wood burning on high-pollution days. We document everything, so you’ll have the paper trail for insurance or a sale.
In gated communities or HOA-governed enclaves like parts of Trousdale, exterior work like caps or crowns sometimes needs architectural committee approval. We’ll flag that before scheduling so you’re not caught off guard, and our documentation usually satisfies the request.
Most appointments in the 90210 to 90213 ZIP codes land within five to seven business days, faster if you’re flexible on morning versus afternoon. Call (833) 805-3229 and we’ll give you a date and a flat quote on the same call.
Need a sweep, a repair, or a dryer vent that hasn’t been touched in years? Call Ashwood Chimney Sweep at (833) 805-3229 for a free estimate and a straight answer about what your chimney actually needs.
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
"Crown was cracked and taking water. Repaired it rather than quoting a rebuild, which the previous company had pushed hard for."
— Angela Kim"Swept it, capped it, and installed a proper damper. The downdraft smell in the summer that we'd lived with for years is gone."
— Yolanda Martinez"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."
— Paige Norris