Smoke Problem Correction

Solve Your Fireplace Smoke Problems in Texas

Is your fireplace sending smoke indoors instead of up the chimney? This is more than just a nuisance—it can pose serious risks to your indoor air quality and overall home safety. At The Chimney Sweep, we specialize in diagnosing and resolving fireplace smoke problems for homeowners across Dallas and the surrounding areas.

Common Causes of Smoke Issues in Texas Fireplaces

Texas homes often face a range of climate and construction-related factors that contribute to smoke problems, including:

  • Poor Draft or Negative Air Pressure: In modern, tightly sealed homes, the air pressure can become imbalanced, making it difficult for smoke to escape. This can cause smoke to backdraft into your living space.
  • Creosote or Soot Buildup: Without regular chimney cleaning, creosote and soot can accumulate and restrict airflow, causing smoke to spill into the home.
  • Cracked or Deteriorating Mortar: Aging chimneys often suffer from cracked mortar joints that allow smoke to seep through the masonry.
  • Missing or Damaged Chimney Caps: A chimney cap prevents downdrafts, debris buildup, and even animal entry—each of which can lead to smoke issues.
  • Improper Flue Size or Lining Issues: If your flue is damaged or not properly sized for your fireplace, it won’t vent smoke efficiently.
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Effective Solutions from The Chimney Sweep

Our team offers targeted repairs and upgrades that can eliminate your smoke issues and restore your fireplace’s performance:

Chimney Relining

One of the most effective long-term solutions is chimney relining. Over time, flue liners can crack, corrode, or become blocked—making them inefficient and unsafe. A new liner ensures smooth smoke evacuation and enhances your chimney's overall safety and performance.

Tuck Pointing for Smoke Control

When mortar joints in your chimney begin to deteriorate, they can allow smoke to leak through the masonry or weaken the chimney’s structural integrity. Our tuck pointing service removes old, crumbling mortar and replaces it with new, durable material. This not only seals smoke pathways but also restores your chimney’s strength and longevity.

Regular Maintenance and Safety Checks

Prevention is key. We recommend annual safety inspections and chimney cleaning to catch issues early and maintain proper ventilation. We also inspect your fireplace gas lines to ensure safe and efficient fuel flow, especially for gas-burning units.

Install a Chimney Cap

Adding or replacing your chimney cap is an easy upgrade that can help block downdrafts and keep out debris and animals that may obstruct smoke flow.

Hear What Our Clients Say

John Michael
The Service Technician was Absolutely Wonderful! I am extremely grateful for the care that he took to protect my floor and work area, no mess whatsoever. He was professional, polite and respectful. I highly recommend
John Green
Nick came over to give me an estimate of installing a chimney cap. We was very professional and did a great job of explaining what needed to be done. He will be installing it soon!Two weeks later Nick came over and installed the cap. He did a great job! I highly recommend The Chimney Sweep, Inc.
Bonnie
Lee is top notch at chimney work. Very experienced and so pleasant. He has cleaned my Vermont Castings stove and chimney for several years.
Emma Ferguso
Timely, professional and experienced! Detailed report along with estimates for repairs. Great for my Fathom Realty buyer clients in Eden and I would definitely use their services again.
Jennifer
Nick was great! Efficient and professional. Successfully eliminated the fireplace smokey smell we had been dealing with since purchasing our home. Contact Chimney Sweep and request Nick.
Denita
These guys are awesome, and I highly recommend them. I’ve known the owner for years, and I can tell you that this is not just a “business” to him. He truly cares that the job is done correctly so that hopefully people don’t have devastating incidents down the road. Serving his long career as a firefighter and then chief, he’s seen firsthand the losses suffered from things we might sometimes take for granted such as chimney buildup or lint in dryer vents.
Kimberly Wilson
100% recommend this team. Nick is very good with communication and prompt with reports for my clients. As a real estate agent, I've used this team for many homes including my own personal home!
Will Morton
The fellas from The Chimney Sweep were awesome! They took care of our chase issue with no problems. I also learned a few things while they performed the repair. Overall, great service with the crew I had the pleasure of meeting. I 'd definitely recommend "TheChimneySweep"
Sandra Setzer
I got my service scheduled in just a few days after I called to make an appointment. Nick and his partner were on time, courteous and professional. They were also very efficient. I highly recommend The Chimney Sweep!
Marie Arrowsmith
Had our spring chimney cleaning and check up today with Adrian, who was fantastic! He called before the appointment to let me know he was on his way, arrived at the time I had booked for, and he was pleasant and professional during the service. Our fireplace looks immaculate now after his great work!
B G
TJ cleaned and checked my wood burning fireplace today. Fast, friendly, and thorough service. Highly recommend as we have been using this company since 2007 and have never had an issue with our fireplace. Thanks, TJ!
Mechelle Moore
Excellent customer service and extremely knowledgeable techs! Highly recommend!! They took time to video the issue and shared with us since we weren’t home.
Ellen B Hunter
We have use The Chimney Sweep to clean out dryer vent for years; it is an annual tradition. It is amazing how much lint I see coming out as they clean. We feel safe knowing a dryer vent fire won't be happening for us. The price is right, they are on time, do a great job and friendly.
Elizabeth Kelton
The technician that cleaned our gas log fireplace communicated efficiently, was pleasant to work with, cleaned up after himself and made our fireplace sparkle! I would use The Chimney Sweep again!

Breathe Easier with The Chimney Sweep

Don’t let smoke disrupt your comfort or compromise your health. Whether it’s a structural issue, poor ventilation, or outdated components, The Chimney Sweep has the tools and experience to fix it. Contact us today to schedule a smoke assessment and get your fireplace back in top shape.