Smoky Fireplace and Chimney Help in Pacific Palisades, CA
Where Pacific Palisades smoke calls come from, by ZIP
Postal codes on our draft-check route
Smoky, smelly or stalled: Pacific Palisades hearth fixes
Smoke and draft fixes come first on the bluffs, canyon rims and rebuilt streets between Sunset Boulevard and the ocean, and every job below is weighed against post-war ranch houses, traditional two-storey family homes, new builds going up after the January 2025 fire, and hillside houses above the canyons.
Chimney Sweep in Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
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 Pacific Palisades
Here the smoke call often comes from a house that was just rebuilt or remodeled: a new tight envelope pulls air down the old flue, or a new roofline now sits higher than the chimney. Owners who stayed through the January 2025 fire also ask us whether heat or ash reached the flue, which a camera answers. Air off the ocean keeps masonry damp much of the year, and a cold, wet flue is slow to draw on the first fire of the evening. In autumn the Santa Ana winds flip the pressure around the house and can push smoke back down a short stack.
The Houses
Draft checks here usually mean post-war ranch houses, traditional two-storey family homes, new builds going up after the January 2025 fire, and hillside houses above the canyons.
Weather at the Flue Top
Air off the ocean keeps masonry damp much of the year, and a cold, wet flue is slow to draw on the first fire of the evening. In autumn the Santa Ana winds flip the pressure around the house and can push smoke back down a short stack.
Next Door
Topanga, Castellammare, Brentwood sit on the same drive for our crew.
Booking
Pacific Palisades draft tests, sweeps and gas checks are usually set within the week.
A fireplace in Pacific Palisades smoking right now?
Put the fire out, open a window, and ring us. We will talk you through it and book the soonest visit.