How long does a burnt smell last in a house?

• <div><p>Luckily, you can typically eliminate your microwave’s burnt smell within a few hours for most situations. Be sure to let it air out for two to three hours after cleaning to let the odor evacuate your home—if you close your home up too early, the odor will be trapped. For stronger, more stubborn burnt smells, it might take a full day or more to really notice a difference. </p></div>

How does ozone treatment remove smoke smells?

• <div><p>Ozone smoke removal uses an ozone generator to eliminate stubborn odors from sources like house fires, wildfires, or cigarette smoke. Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive, unstable gas that neutralizes odors by oxidizing the organic compounds it comes into contact with. During this oxidation process, ozone "donates" its extra oxygen molecule to the smoke particles, effectively eliminating their smell, with oxygen being the primary byproduct. While ozone can be effective for removing smoke smells from building materials and belongings like wood furniture, this treatment is best left to a professional, as improper use of an ozone generator can be dangerous to your health.</p></div>

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Last update on March 16, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
After Hurricane Helene the pressed board siding around our fireplace chimney was in bad shape. Adding to that was the fact the roofers who replaced our roof afterwards did not install proper flashing on our garage (which contacts the chimney) and it exacerbated the situation. Pressed board was...
Umbrella construction llc
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Reviewed in January 2026
Called and left messages for over a month to get them to resolve issues. Finally had to go to their office to get someone to talk to me. There was a 1" gap at the back chimney that you could see through from the attic. They assured my wife the flashing had been installed correctly but they...
Hixon's Roofing
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Reviewed in September 2024
Kraig Brown will be our brick-and-mortar guy for life! He's true to his words and if he'll say he will be there to help you, he will! We had an extensive water leak in, and around our chimney. A number of people helped us to where the bricks were caulked 3X, so rain will not come in...
Bricks and More
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Reviewed in March 2024
The project went well. Rod listened and paid attention to how I wanted details to be handled. He even transferred my antenna from one chimney to another without extra charge. The roof has no questionable areas. All looks exactly as it should. He has a wonderful family that helped him clean...
Rods custom Innovations LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
I feel as though I got a great service for a resonable price. We had a bit of challenge re getting the service date on track, but once that was settled, it was great. The Technician arrived ahead of time (GREAT for me) and was just personable and helpful in explaining things to me. I had my...
Chimney & Dryer Vent Services
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Reviewed in August 2019
We called Scott when another contractor failed to finish the project. Scott came the following day to assess the situation and he and his team were here early the next morning to finish the metal roof and make repairs to our chimney. They did the job in a timely manner and it looks great. He...
State roofing and guttering
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Reviewed in January 2019
Dion is a complete professional. Promptly returned my initial call, arrived on schedule, quickly completed the inspection and provided a legible report. He easily could have charged for cleaning the chimney but reported that it was clean and didn't need sweeping.
Savannah River Chimney Sweep
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Reviewed in August 2018
I used All South for repairs to my asphalt roof after the remnants of hurricane Matthew came through Augusta last year. I had significant roof damage, broken rafters and damaged/down gutters. An All South crew, led by Luke D. did an outstanding job and I was very satisfied with the price and...
All South Siding & Window & Roofing Company
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Reviewed in January 2018
On 8/2/18, I hired IDream builders to return to put Hardy Board siding on my chimney. They did an outstanding job. They arrived on time, there was quite a lot of rotten wood which needed to be replaced. They did an excellent job of securely building my chimney from the inside out and the siding...
IDream Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
We needed to have our chimney repaired before selling our home. First Class Chimney was able to give us an estimate within 24 hours and was able to complete the work by the end of the week.
First Class Chimney Services, LLC
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Original Chimney Sweep

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business+1 more

Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Original Chimney Sweep did a great job cleaning our chimney & fireplace. The crew was polite, professional, and timely."

Uncapped Flue with Damaged Crown - After Repair

Response time2 days

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Recommended by93%of homeowners

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AAA Union Tree Service & Stump Removal

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"My spouse and I have used AAA multiple times. This time, we called Brenda and her team to remove multiple trees after Helene hit. One tree was a massive oak that was leaning and diseased. Brenda came, give us a very fair and reasonable estimate, and started the job a few days later. Her team is professional, very well trained and work efficiently. Everything was completed in about 2 days. I highly, highly recommend Brenda and her team for all your tree removal needs in SC, NC and GA."

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Response time9 hrs

Response rate100%

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+1 more

Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

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"This was for gutter cleaning. Terrance did an excellent job. He was thorough and respectful of my property. I highly recommend this company."

Response time30 mins

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Bonham and Son Services LLC

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas

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"Dean has trimmed my shrubs on several ocassions as well as mulched and done a stone flower bed for me. He did a great job!"

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LUNA CLEANING SERVICES

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplace

Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas

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NUESTRO OBJETIVO ES CREAR ESPACIOS LIMPIOS, ORGANIZADOS , NOS ES HACER DE HACER DE TU HOGAR UN ESPACIO DONDE LO ULTIMO QUE TE PREOCUPE SEA LA LIMPIEZA

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Legit Cleaning Services

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Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas

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Hi! I’m a reliable, detail-oriented cleaner who takes pride in helping homes feel fresh, comfortable, and cared for. I offer routine cleaning, kitchens, bathrooms, floors, dusting, tidying, light organizing, and general home upkeep. I’m also happy to help with other household tasks or special requests when needed, depending on the job. I pay attention to the little details and always treat each home with respect and care. I’m comfortable working around pets and understand that every home has different needs. My goal is to provide dependable, thorough service and leave you with a clean home and one less thing to worry about

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Allison terry

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas

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Hi my name is Allison I would love to come clean for you & make your space amazing once again!

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AEH cleaning

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplace

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I am a married mother of two and a Caregiver to my father. I work hard so you can relax!

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Mobley turf

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Patriot Renovating

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Serving Augusta, GA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I am a veteran of the United States Army that just moved to South Carolina from Ohio. I have over 15 years of experience in different fields and stages of construction ranging from new builds to homes over 200 years old and have experience from foundation to roof.

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Most projects take 1-8 weeks, depending on structural repairs, cleaning, and air quality restoration.

In most cases, yes, a fire-damaged house can be repaired. The only exception would be if a house fire leads to major structural damage. In that case, it might be faster and more affordable to knock down the house and start from scratch. In most cases, though, repairs are possible with help from a professional.

Luckily, you can typically eliminate your microwave’s burnt smell within a few hours for most situations. Be sure to let it air out for two to three hours after cleaning to let the odor evacuate your home—if you close your home up too early, the odor will be trapped. For stronger, more stubborn burnt smells, it might take a full day or more to really notice a difference.

You’ll know you have smoke damage if you notice a lingering smoky odor, see soot or residue, or spot any discoloration of surfaces in your home. If you have any kind of house fire, always assume you have smoke damage and hire a professional who deals with smoke damage to assess the extent of the damage and restore your home to its pre-fire condition.

Ozone smoke removal uses an ozone generator to eliminate stubborn odors from sources like house fires, wildfires, or cigarette smoke. Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive, unstable gas that neutralizes odors by oxidizing the organic compounds it comes into contact with. During this oxidation process, ozone "donates" its extra oxygen molecule to the smoke particles, effectively eliminating their smell, with oxygen being the primary byproduct. While ozone can be effective for removing smoke smells from building materials and belongings like wood furniture, this treatment is best left to a professional, as improper use of an ozone generator can be dangerous to your health.

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