Smoky Fireplace and Chimney Help in Los Angeles, CA
Where Los Angeles smoke calls come from, by ZIP
Postal codes on our draft-check route
Smoky, smelly or stalled: Los Angeles hearth fixes
Smoke and draft fixes come first on neighborhoods across the City of Los Angeles, from the Westside to the hills near downtown, and every job below is weighed against Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Revival houses, mid-century hillside homes, and new construction with factory-built fireplaces.
Chimney Sweep in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
Across the city, smoke and smell calls tend to follow the age of the house: older masonry chimneys suffer from cracked tiles and oversized openings, while newer factory-built fireplaces have problems with chase covers, gaskets and venting. We work out which kind you have before suggesting anything. Coastal neighborhoods deal with damp masonry and corroded steel, while hillside areas get strong autumn winds that affect draft. South Coast AQMD no-burn days also apply, so we explain what a gas option would change.
The Houses
Draft checks here usually mean Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Revival houses, mid-century hillside homes, and new construction with factory-built fireplaces.
Weather at the Flue Top
Coastal neighborhoods deal with damp masonry and corroded steel, while hillside areas get strong autumn winds that affect draft. South Coast AQMD no-burn days also apply, so we explain what a gas option would change.
Next Door
Westwood, Hollywood, Echo Park sit on the same drive for our crew.
Booking
Los Angeles draft tests, sweeps and gas checks are usually set within the week.
A fireplace in Los Angeles smoking right now?
Put the fire out, open a window, and ring us. We will talk you through it and book the soonest visit.