My fireplace smells bad
Odor is worst in humid summer months when air flows down the chimney instead of up. The smell is a symptom — the cause is usually one of four things.
Cleaning price
Chimney Sweep & Inspection — $99.99
Professional chimney sweeping for a standard open masonry fireplace in normal condition, plus a visual inspection and photo documentation.
$99.99 applies to chimney sweeping only. Heavy or glazed creosote and repairs are quoted before work begins.
Common causes
- • Creosote deposits absorbing humidity
- • Water entry keeping the flue damp
- • Animal nesting or remains
- • Negative house pressure pulling air down the flue
What we do
- • Inspection to identify the source
- • Sweep and deodorizing treatment
- • Cap and crown repair when moisture is the cause
- • Top-sealing damper to stop reverse airflow