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Q: What is the process of fire restoration?

• <div><p>The first step is removing water or chemical residue, if applicable, after extinguishing. Next, your professional will clean up soot, remove damaged materials, treat the smoke damage, and complete any necessary structural repairs. After that, your pro will begin the build-back process and install finishes to restore your home to its previous condition.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don't clean your chimney?

• <div><p>Neglecting to clean your chimney can lead to serious safety hazards. A primary risk is the buildup of creosote, a highly flammable substance that can ignite and cause a dangerous chimney fire. This buildup can also create blockages in the flue, resulting in poor venting of smoke, soot, and toxic gases like carbon monoxide, which can then enter your home and create dangerously poor indoor air quality. Additionally, creosote is acidic and can damage the chimney's mortar and metal components over time, potentially allowing smoke to leak into your house. To prevent these issues, it is essential to schedule an annual chimney cleaning with a professional.</p></div>

Q: Does drywall need to be replaced after smoke damage?

• <div><p>You may need to replace drywall because of smoke damage. If the drywall is covered in soot, you may be able to clean it, but it will require a lot of time and effort. You could spend hours cleaning the drywall only to find there is more damage and it needs to be replaced anyway. It&rsquo;s usually easier and safer to remove the smoke-damaged drywall and replace it.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to remediate smoke damage?

• <div><p>The timeline for smoke damage remediation can range from a single day to several months, depending on the extent of the damage, the size of the affected area, and the methods used. For minor damage, such as removing cigarette smoke odors from a single room, the process might take only one to two days and typically involves deep cleaning, painting, and sealing walls. Some methods, like ozone treatments, can take 24 to 48 hours, though multiple treatments may be necessary. More extensive smoke damage, such as from a house fire, can take three weeks or longer to clean and treat. If significant material restoration or replacement is needed, the timeline can extend to six to 12 months. A smoke damage restoration professional can provide a more accurate estimate for your specific situation.</p></div>

Q: What is the most common cause of kitchen fires?

• <div><p>The most common causes of kitchen fires are leaving cooking food unattended, frying food with excessive amounts of oil, and leaving flammable objects near the stovetop. </p></div>

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Last update on January 15, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
We had Mike coming and inspecting our wood burning fireplace after we had smoke going back inside our house. Mike asked when was the last time we cleaned our wood stove and how often we use it. Then he check the chimney liner and the roof and he said everything is fine and its just a...
Elite demo
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Reviewed in July 2024
Alex is a true professional. His crew scraped and painted our 1806 center chimney colonial and the quality of work was incredible. He is prompt. His crew is top notch .
Alludi Associates
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Reviewed in April 2024
I highly recommend Tyler. He responded quickly, did the chimney repair work quickly, and did a great job. He saved me a lot of money compared to another estimate. He is also pleasant, professional and easy to work with. He explained everything thoroughly. It was an excellent experience.
M.M.T Fireplace & Masonry Repair
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Reviewed in October 2023
The crew at Shamrock Chimney did an excellent, professional job from start to finish. Big thank you to Joseph and everyone in Pittsfield.
Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
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Reviewed in December 2022
This site only allowed me to choose one category, but what Anthony did was SO much more. He and his team did a demolition of a kitchen and two bathrooms, then did the entire kitchen installation, including contractorsfor plumbingand electrical. Anthony was able to stay calm and collected...
Anthony Conway
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Reviewed in January 2022
Leak Seekers did a fabulous job repairing the rot behind the siding, then installing new siding, on our older but recently purchased by us, home. They also painted all of the shutters. The house looks new! They also did repair work around the chimney, waterproofing in our basement and...
Leak Seekers
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Reviewed in June 2018
Was all because we had a new efficient oil burner replaced . No one told us we needed to line chimney first and caused a huge problem in chimney of old house had to hire ETG to try and repair the damage but was so late in year winter was upon us and wasn’t ETG fault and he really tried to help
Etg Chimney and Masonry
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Reviewed in November 2013
First, I was told all their inspectors had at least a MA CSL in addition to inspector certifications. <br /> We had Dave as our inspector. He spent more than 4 hours with us. He arrived early and was completely thorough, including climbing up to the roof for a closer look & chimney inspection....
Building Ispectors Of America
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Reviewed in June 2013
It went smoothly from contract to finish. I had preferred an earlier start date for job, however, Nate Sondrini came started when promised and finished in a timely way. Workmen were neat with storing supplies and any trash- no cigarette butts in the garden. Job was exact and roof was tight....
SONDRINI ENTERPRISES
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Your Chimney Doctor

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney+1 more

Serving Lee, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Your Chimney Doctor is committed to excellence in every aspect of our \nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, \nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service \nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of \nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. \nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their \nconcerns the basis of our business.

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney+1 more

Serving Lee, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Kevin and Anthony cleaned the fireplace chimney and repair the fireplace. They both were experts in their knowledge of chimneys and fireplaces. They were both very friendly and polite. I would recommend the Shamrock Chimney Company and I would definitely hire them again."

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Response time4 hrs

Response rate99%

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect+2 more

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In business since 2002

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"We needed chimney sweep & minor repairs. Scheduling was easy and the guys who showed up were on time and very professional. Work was done well and we’re very happy, will be calling them for all future work on our chimney and HVAC."

+36

Response time4 days

Response rate100%

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5 Star Chimney Service

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Lee, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean and Alan were good. They pointed and flashed the chimney the same day and left."

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Recommended by82%of homeowners

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Lee, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had my chimney cap, flashing repaired and waterproofing done to my stone chimney. Work was excellent, guys were professional and friendly. They were flexible and worked with my schedule since I just had the one day."

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Response time9 hrs

Response rate100%

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The Cleaning Momma

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Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Lee, MA and surrounding areas

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I’ve been cleaning majority of my life. It’s something I love to do. I like being able to clean and organize things.

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Oak and ivory cleaning co

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Serving Lee, MA and surrounding areas

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Hi! I’m Shelbea, the owner of Oak & Ivory Cleaning Co. 🤍✨\n\nI started my cleaning business with one simple goal: to help make life a little easier by giving my clients a clean, comfortable, and welcoming space to come home to. I take pride in being dependable, detail-oriented, and treating every home as if it were my own.\n\nWhether you need a routine cleaning, deep clean, move-in/move-out service, or just some extra help getting your space back in order, I’d love the opportunity to help! 🧹🫧\n\nThank you for supporting my small business — I can’t wait to make your space shine! 🤍

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Chloes Cleaning Co

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Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Lee, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, I’m Chloe!! I’m a friendly, dependable housekeeper who genuinely enjoys helping people create clean, comfortable, and welcoming homes. I take pride in my work and pay close attention to detail, ensuring every space is cleaned with care and thoroughness. With previous housekeeping experience, I understand the importance of reliability, professionalism, and treating your home with respect. I’m currently growing my housekeeping business and am excited to connect with new clients through this platform. I look forward to earning your trust and helping keep your home looking its best!! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, to receive a custom quote or for more information

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Fernandez and España LLC

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Lee, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

😃Ready to work. With the best possible attitude and the appropriate tools—whatever you wish to transport—and with the utmost safety.🫡

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Ragan Home Improvements Inc

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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 Lee, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We have 25 years of experience for Facilities/Cleaning Maintenance. We have worked at Schools, hospitals, business, even at Penn station, construction sites and residential

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

The first step is removing water or chemical residue, if applicable, after extinguishing. Next, your professional will clean up soot, remove damaged materials, treat the smoke damage, and complete any necessary structural repairs. After that, your pro will begin the build-back process and install finishes to restore your home to its previous condition.

Neglecting to clean your chimney can lead to serious safety hazards. A primary risk is the buildup of creosote, a highly flammable substance that can ignite and cause a dangerous chimney fire. This buildup can also create blockages in the flue, resulting in poor venting of smoke, soot, and toxic gases like carbon monoxide, which can then enter your home and create dangerously poor indoor air quality. Additionally, creosote is acidic and can damage the chimney's mortar and metal components over time, potentially allowing smoke to leak into your house. To prevent these issues, it is essential to schedule an annual chimney cleaning with a professional.

You may need to replace drywall because of smoke damage. If the drywall is covered in soot, you may be able to clean it, but it will require a lot of time and effort. You could spend hours cleaning the drywall only to find there is more damage and it needs to be replaced anyway. It’s usually easier and safer to remove the smoke-damaged drywall and replace it.

The timeline for smoke damage remediation can range from a single day to several months, depending on the extent of the damage, the size of the affected area, and the methods used. For minor damage, such as removing cigarette smoke odors from a single room, the process might take only one to two days and typically involves deep cleaning, painting, and sealing walls. Some methods, like ozone treatments, can take 24 to 48 hours, though multiple treatments may be necessary. More extensive smoke damage, such as from a house fire, can take three weeks or longer to clean and treat. If significant material restoration or replacement is needed, the timeline can extend to six to 12 months. A smoke damage restoration professional can provide a more accurate estimate for your specific situation.

The most common causes of kitchen fires are leaving cooking food unattended, frying food with excessive amounts of oil, and leaving flammable objects near the stovetop.

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