Smoky Fireplace and Chimney Help in Brentwood, CA
Where Brentwood smoke calls come from, by ZIP
Postal codes on our draft-check route
Smoky, smelly or stalled: Brentwood hearth fixes
Smoke and draft fixes come first on the leafy streets and canyon roads north of Sunset and down toward San Vicente, and every job below is weighed against 1940s and 1950s traditional homes, Spanish and Colonial Revival houses, large remodeled estates, and canyon properties.
Chimney Sweep in Brentwood
Soot, nests and creosote narrow the flue until smoke backs up; brushing them out is usually the first draft fix we try.
Read how we handle itChimney Inspection in Brentwood
Flashlight, mirror and a smoke test: a visual look at every reachable part of the chimney, priced at $57 for Level 1.
Read how we handle itChimney Repair in Brentwood
Cracked liners, gaps in the smoke chamber and broken caps all leak draft; we repair the part that lets smoke escape.
Read how we handle itFireplace Inspection in Brentwood
Firebox, damper, lintel and hearth looked over with a draft test at the opening, so you learn why smoke spills.
Read how we handle itFireplace Repair in Brentwood
Warped dampers, oversized openings and missing smoke guards push smoke indoors; we fix the one causing your spillage.
Read how we handle itChimney Level 2 Inspection in Brentwood
Camera footage from the full flue, used when smoke, a chimney fire, a sale or an earthquake raises questions; $355.
Read how we handle itChimney Cap Installation in Brentwood
Downdraft from gusty canyon wind often stops with the right cap; we fit stainless caps sized to the flue, $170 to $695.
Read how we handle itChimney Flashing Repair in Brentwood
Damp, musty fireplace smells often start where roof meets chimney; we reseal that joint so the masonry dries out.
Read how we handle itChimney Masonry Repair in Brentwood
Loose brick and crumbling joints let air leak into the flue and water into the walls; we repoint and rebuild them.
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Sometimes a short or damaged stack can only draw properly once rebuilt taller or straighter; we quote that honestly.
Read how we handle itFireplace Cleaning in Brentwood
Lingering campfire odour usually comes from ash and creosote left in the firebox; a deep clean removes most of it.
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Yellow, lazy flames and soot on the glass mean the burner or logs need attention; we clean and reset them yearly.
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Pilot that will not hold, burner that shuts off, a gas smell or a headache near the unit: we find the failed part.
Read how we handle itFireplace Remodel in Brentwood
Remodeling a smoky fireplace? We fix the draft first, then change the surround, mantel or opening so it stays fixed.
Read how we handle itFireplace Inserts in Brentwood
Sealed inserts with their own liner end most smoke spillage for good; gas inserts installed run $2,900 to $5,800.
Read how we handle itPellet Stove Repair in Brentwood
Sooty glass, smoke puffs on startup or a stove that shuts down: often a dirty exhaust path or a tired fan.
Read how we handle itWood Stove Repair in Brentwood
Smoke leaking from the door, a stove that runs hot or will not hold a fire: worn gaskets and baffles are the usual culprits.
Read how we handle itGas Logs in Brentwood
Burning wood but tired of smoke? Vented gas logs in the existing firebox give a cleaner fire, with the damper clamped open.
Read how we handle itWhat pulls or pushes smoke in Brentwood
Big Brentwood houses often have two or three fireplaces sharing one masonry stack. When one fire is lit, smoke can drift down a neighboring flue into another room, a problem that looks like a leak but is really a short flue partition or uneven flue heights at the top. Wind coming down the canyons in autumn can push air down a flue that has no cap or a low crown. The marine layer reaches here too, so cold mornings can bring a faint smell of old fires when the house is shut up.
The Houses
Draft checks here usually mean 1940s and 1950s traditional homes, Spanish and Colonial Revival houses, large remodeled estates, and canyon properties.
Weather at the Flue Top
Wind coming down the canyons in autumn can push air down a flue that has no cap or a low crown. The marine layer reaches here too, so cold mornings can bring a faint smell of old fires when the house is shut up.
Next Door
Bel Air, Westwood, Santa Monica sit on the same drive for our crew.
Booking
Brentwood draft tests, sweeps and gas checks are usually set within the week.
A fireplace in Brentwood smoking right now?
Put the fire out, open a window, and ring us. We will talk you through it and book the soonest visit.