Smoky Fireplace and Chimney Help in Silver Lake, CA
Where Silver Lake smoke calls come from, by ZIP
Postal codes on our draft-check route
Smoky, smelly or stalled: Silver Lake hearth fixes
Smoke and draft fixes come first on the hillside streets around the reservoir and down toward Sunset Junction, and every job below is weighed against 1920s Spanish bungalows, mid-century modern hillside houses, and duplexes on steep lots.
Chimney Sweep in Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
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 Silver Lake
Silver Lake has both old masonry chimneys and factory-built metal fireplaces in mid-century houses. A smoky masonry fireplace usually needs a draft check and sweep, while a smelly metal unit may have a damaged chase cover or failing pipe joints, so we look at each one differently. Trees close to rooflines drop leaves into flues and onto caps, slowing the draft. Short winter storms also find gaps in old crowns, and a wet flue gives off the musty smell owners notice on rainy days.
The Houses
Draft checks here usually mean 1920s Spanish bungalows, mid-century modern hillside houses, and duplexes on steep lots.
Weather at the Flue Top
Trees close to rooflines drop leaves into flues and onto caps, slowing the draft. Short winter storms also find gaps in old crowns, and a wet flue gives off the musty smell owners notice on rainy days.
Next Door
Echo Park, Atwater Village, Los Feliz sit on the same drive for our crew.
Booking
Silver Lake draft tests, sweeps and gas checks are usually set within the week.
A fireplace in Silver Lake smoking right now?
Put the fire out, open a window, and ring us. We will talk you through it and book the soonest visit.