Smoky Fireplace and Chimney Help in Hollywood, CA
Where Hollywood smoke calls come from, by ZIP
Postal codes on our draft-check route
Smoky, smelly or stalled: Hollywood hearth fixes
Smoke and draft fixes come first on the flats below Franklin and the steep hillside lanes above it, and every job below is weighed against 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival houses, courtyard apartments, and hillside homes stacked on steep lots.
Chimney Sweep in Hollywood
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 Hollywood
Flashlight, mirror and a smoke test: a visual look at every reachable part of the chimney, priced at $57 for Level 1.
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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 Hollywood
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 Hollywood
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 Hollywood
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 Hollywood
Downdraft from gusty canyon wind often stops with the right cap; we fit stainless caps sized to the flue, $170 to $695.
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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 Hollywood
Loose brick and crumbling joints let air leak into the flue and water into the walls; we repoint and rebuild them.
Read how we handle itChimney Rebuilds in Hollywood
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 Hollywood
Lingering campfire odour usually comes from ash and creosote left in the firebox; a deep clean removes most of it.
Read how we handle itGas Fireplace Cleaning in Hollywood
Yellow, lazy flames and soot on the glass mean the burner or logs need attention; we clean and reset them yearly.
Read how we handle itGas Fireplace Repair in Hollywood
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 Hollywood
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 Hollywood
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 Hollywood
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 Hollywood
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 Hollywood
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 Hollywood
On the hills, a chimney that sits downslope of the next house or close to a steep bank can get caught in swirling air. Owners describe smoke coming back in on windy nights only, which usually points to the cap or chimney height rather than the flue itself. Santa Ana winds can press hard through the Cahuenga Pass in fall, so spark screens and caps matter here. Older clay flue tiles in this area can also crack after earthquakes and let smoke reach the attic.
The Houses
Draft checks here usually mean 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival houses, courtyard apartments, and hillside homes stacked on steep lots.
Weather at the Flue Top
Santa Ana winds can press hard through the Cahuenga Pass in fall, so spark screens and caps matter here. Older clay flue tiles in this area can also crack after earthquakes and let smoke reach the attic.
Next Door
Los Feliz, Beachwood Canyon, Hollywood Hills sit on the same drive for our crew.
Booking
Hollywood draft tests, sweeps and gas checks are usually set within the week.
A fireplace in Hollywood smoking right now?
Put the fire out, open a window, and ring us. We will talk you through it and book the soonest visit.