Smoke, Draft and Fireplace Repairs in Pacific Palisades
Chimney Sweep
Soot, nests and creosote narrow the flue until smoke backs up; brushing them out is usually the first draft fix we try.
How it worksChimney Inspection
Flashlight, mirror and a smoke test: a visual look at every reachable part of the chimney, priced at $57 for Level 1.
How it worksChimney Repair
Cracked liners, gaps in the smoke chamber and broken caps all leak draft; we repair the part that lets smoke escape.
How it worksFireplace Inspection
Firebox, damper, lintel and hearth looked over with a draft test at the opening, so you learn why smoke spills.
How it worksFireplace Repair
Warped dampers, oversized openings and missing smoke guards push smoke indoors; we fix the one causing your spillage.
How it worksChimney Level 2 Inspection
Camera footage from the full flue, used when smoke, a chimney fire, a sale or an earthquake raises questions; $355.
How it worksChimney Cap Installation
Downdraft from gusty canyon wind often stops with the right cap; we fit stainless caps sized to the flue, $170 to $695.
How it worksChimney Flashing Repair
Damp, musty fireplace smells often start where roof meets chimney; we reseal that joint so the masonry dries out.
How it worksChimney Masonry Repair
Loose brick and crumbling joints let air leak into the flue and water into the walls; we repoint and rebuild them.
How it worksChimney Rebuilds
Sometimes a short or damaged stack can only draw properly once rebuilt taller or straighter; we quote that honestly.
How it worksFireplace Cleaning
Lingering campfire odour usually comes from ash and creosote left in the firebox; a deep clean removes most of it.
How it worksGas Fireplace Cleaning
Yellow, lazy flames and soot on the glass mean the burner or logs need attention; we clean and reset them yearly.
How it worksGas Fireplace Repair
Pilot that will not hold, burner that shuts off, a gas smell or a headache near the unit: we find the failed part.
How it worksFireplace Remodel
Remodeling a smoky fireplace? We fix the draft first, then change the surround, mantel or opening so it stays fixed.
How it worksFireplace Inserts
Sealed inserts with their own liner end most smoke spillage for good; gas inserts installed run $2,900 to $5,800.
How it worksPellet Stove Repair
Sooty glass, smoke puffs on startup or a stove that shuts down: often a dirty exhaust path or a tired fan.
How it worksWood Stove Repair
Smoke leaking from the door, a stove that runs hot or will not hold a fire: worn gaskets and baffles are the usual culprits.
How it worksGas Logs
Burning wood but tired of smoke? Vented gas logs in the existing firebox give a cleaner fire, with the damper clamped open.
How it worksThe Symptom Matters More Than the Service Name
Say what happens when you light the fire. We will tell you whether it sounds like the flue, the damper, the cap or the gas valve, and what the first visit should be.
Call (424) 677-4493