Burbank's 1920s–50s homes have chimneys with real character: stucco-wrapped brick, decorative tops and arched fireboxes trimmed in handmade tile. We repair them without losing what makes them special, replace the ones that aren't safe, and build the walls and courtyards around them.
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An older Burbank home deserves repairs that match: the right stucco texture, the right cap shape, and the original tile left intact.
Spanish & StorybookDecorative tops, arched cap openings and sculpted stucco rebuilt to the original shape when they crack or loosen.
Stucco over brickCracked stucco lets water reach the brick inside, which slowly weakens it. We repair the brick first, then patch and texture the stucco to blend in.
Original art tileArched fireboxes and handmade tile surrounds are worth saving. We rebuild the firebox behind them while protecting the original tile.
Lighter & saferHeavy brick above the roofline can be replaced with a framed, stucco-finished chimney and a metal flue. From the street it looks the same, and it weighs far less.
Cool-weather firesEven fireplaces used a few times a year collect soot, nests and fallen debris. We sweep, inspect and send photos.
Clay tile roofsWhere a chimney meets a clay tile roof, flashing has to be shaped carefully. We fix leaks without breaking the tiles around it.
Small cracks let water reach the brick underneath, and you only see the damage when the stucco starts to bulge.
Decorative tops are heavy and exposed. They're usually the first part to shift.
Original tile can often be lifted, cleaned and reset instead of replaced.
Sylmar in 1971 and Northridge in 1994 both shook Burbank. Many chimneys still carry cracks from them.
When the brick above the roof isn't worth saving, a lighter chimney is a smart upgrade. Here's how it goes.
We check the brick, mortar, flue and roof connection and walk you through what we find.
Brick is taken down to below the roofline, and debris is lowered and hauled away.
A wood-framed chase with a listed metal flue goes up on the existing base.
Stucco texture, color and a decorative cap make it look like it was always there.
From the Burbank Hills below the Verdugos to the horse properties of the Rancho, we build and repair the masonry that holds Burbank yards together.
Stone and block walls with proper drainage for sloped lots in the Burbank Hills.
Block walls and gate pillars for Rancho district properties.
Spanish-style tile steps and brick stairs reset and repaired.
Brick courtyards relaid, repointed and leveled where roots and settling have lifted them.
We're near the airport between I-5 and the 134, so every part of Burbank, plus Toluca Lake, Glendale and North Hollywood, is a short trip. Pick a neighborhood.
Approximate drives from 3030 N Kenwood St in normal Valley traffic via the Golden State and Ventura freeways. Your appointment window is confirmed when you call.
In most older Burbank homes, yes. Stucco was applied over a brick chimney. Cracks in the stucco let water reach the brick, so repairs usually mean fixing the brick and then re-stuccoing to match.
Usually. Firebox repairs can often be done from inside without disturbing the tile face. Loose tiles can be carefully removed, cleaned and reset with matching grout.
The heavy masonry above the roofline is removed and replaced with a wood-framed chase and a listed metal flue, finished in stucco to match the house. It's far lighter in an earthquake and keeps the look of a chimney.
We lift and set aside tiles around the chimney before flashing work, then reset them carefully. Broken tiles are replaced with matching ones where available.
Yes. We build and repair block and stone retaining walls with drainage behind them for sloped lots. Larger walls may need permits and engineering, which we can help coordinate.
Yes. We rebuild arched and sculpted chimney tops in masonry and stucco, and can hide a spark screen within the design.
Call any weekday or Saturday between seven in the morning and seven at night. Sundays we rest.
Every Burbank neighborhood, plus nearby Valley, Glendale and Foothill communities.
Stucco repair, a decorative cap, a tile fireplace or a full seismic replacement. Call Burbank Masonry & Chimney to get started.
(747) 242-2924 Call Burbank Masonry| Monday | 7 AM – 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM – 7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |