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Q: Is it safe to live in a house with smoke damage?

• <div><p>It is generally not safe to live in a house with smoke damage, as even minor damage can pose long-term health hazards and structural risks. While it might seem safe temporarily depending on the severity, you should relocate if there is major damage or visible soot. Smoke smells and residue contain dangerous particulates and chemical compounds, including carcinogens, that are hazardous to breathe and can cause respiratory issues. These signs of damage are not always visible but can have dangerous short-term and long-term effects on your health, belongings, and your home's structural materials. You should not stay in the house until a trained professional from a smoke remediation or restoration company has assessed the damage and determined it is safe to return. Your insurance company may cover the cost of alternative housing while the professional work is completed.</p></div>

Q: How do you clean smoke damage?

• <div><p>The first thing you should do when cleaning smoke damage is open all your windows to ventilate the affected area and run an air purifier with a HEPA filter. Cover your furniture and belongings to prevent soot accumulation, and vacuum any soot that&rsquo;s on the floor and other surfaces. Be sure to wear a mask, gloves, and eye protection when cleaning the affected area.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between hazard insurance and homeowners insurance?

• <div><p>Hazard insurance is the part of your overall homeowner's insurance policy that covers the structure of your home and other structures on your property, as well as any personal property within those structures. When a lender requires you to get hazard insurance for your new home purchase, they&rsquo;re referring to a standard homeowner&rsquo;s insurance policy.</p></div>

Q: What factors affect recovery costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on the extent of damage, material restoration, labor, and emergency service requirements.</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>

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Last update on August 29, 2026

Reviewed in August 2026
I hired Ken for exterior painting and to paint the chimney for my mother's house. He did several things that needed painted on the exterior of the house along with areas where paint was chipped or coming off. He also painted the the trim of garage doors. He is able and capable of doing...
Cannon Painting Co.
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Reviewed in June 2026
i had a leak on the roof i called and company called me back he came over said i had a leak around the chimney he said he would put a panel cheap tin around the chimney he replaced a couple of roof shingles that is about it no way should of cost me nineteen hundred dollars before he told me...
Falcones Construction Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2025
Would not recommend this vendor. Removed existing chimney - caused over $3,000 in roof and interior damage. When the crew broke a seal on the roof and did not fix it, rain caused extensive interior damage. Quick response when contacted, promised a small refund - never happened. Great talkers,...
BOB PASCAL CHIMNEY, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Hired to check for small rodent or bird in my chimney. Came out & did a complete inspection for no charge outside & in. Hired him to do a camera inspection of the chimney inside. He is very punctual & will call when he is on his way. Excellent customer service, which is almost unheard of now.
Golden Standard Services, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
I had shingle damage that appeared to be caused by a clogged gutter causing water to back up and flow straight down the side of the chimney. Roman climbed up (about 25 ft) and determined that my gutters were fine but the gutter top Jada hole separating it from the house. Roman sealed up the hole...
CNY Roof Cleaners
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Reviewed in September 2022
Professional on the phone when I reached out - they explained the process and the money involved - very confident with service and expertise they will provide - it will be worth the money to have them to clean and inspect my chimney- very affordable
Butler's Sales and Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
Chimney repair-Owner Andre is a good communicator and reliable. He started and finished the job as promised. He has a experienced crew who removed all the deteriorated mortar and then parged and painted the large chimney in a professional manner. Good clean-up when finished. I would hire him...
Fici Construction
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Reviewed in March 2020
What began as a request for simple cleaning became a situation requiring removal of old wood stove chimney. The Blaze Rite Co, the owner and employees, were monumental in their care for us beforehand. On the day of the job, they were professional, on time, fast at the work and their cleanup was...
Blaze Rite
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Reviewed in January 2020
The original tech who responded to the call went up on our roof and checked to see what damage was done when it was ripped off. He was patient and explained our options. We decided that it would not be cost effective to replace it with a new chimney that would have to meet current codes. Our hot...
Charles Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in October 2017
The crew arrived on time, ready to work. I was apprised of the work that they were going to do that day. The crew worked all day. They were efficient and professional. They were not intrusive. The crew leader "Mike" answered all questions completely and politely. The crew went to great lengths...
Michael C. Graham & Son Construction
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Butler's Sales and Service, Inc.

4.3(

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

Serving Constantia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied. Would recommend them for chimney cleaning."

Response time2 days

38 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

4.2(

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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 Constantia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came out cleaned the chimney, took pictures showed me and they charged me a good price."

+60

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

123 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Four Winds Masonry & Chimney

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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+2 more

Serving Constantia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"When we discovered that the top of our chimney needed repairs, and that the whole chimney needed to be a foot higher to meet code, we looked for a chimney design that would look good, and a person to accomplish this. When Anthony from Four Winds Masonry and Chimney came to meet us, he impressed us by his knowledge and experience of chimneys and his attention to our thoughts and concerns. He proposed a lift rather than scaffolding that could scar our new roof and offered to bring samples of bricks that most closely matched out existing chimney. He also seemed delighted to have an artistic challenge. The work took 4 days, as he said, and we are thrilled with the results which add to the look of the house. Anthony and his helper Kyle were a pleasure to know and to have working around the house, did an excellent job and left the site perfectly clean. Wolf & Elizabeth S."

Response time2 days

12 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by95%of homeowners

Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+2 more

Serving Constantia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired them to repair chimney, including replacing missing bricks, resetting mortar and, cementing top and installing a chimney cap. They performed everything to spec and were fast and efficient all the way through."

Response time1 hour

Response rate99%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplace

Serving Constantia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dan was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. He went beyond what he was hired for. He cleaned gas fireplace which we hadn’t done since installed. Very reasonable. Will tell friends about d and d hearth,,,"

Response time5 hrs

Response rate87%

19 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Brittanys cleaning services

New to Angi

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

Serving Constantia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I do full cleanings for move in and moving out i could also do trash removal service. I clean for the elderly and at businesses like offices in the areas. I also do air bnb cleaning. Free estimates and long service cleaning offered.

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Mike's do it all

New to Angi

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

Serving Constantia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Hello my name is Mike I been doing staining and painting for the past 5 years and have decided to go out on my own I am fair priced dedicated and detailed oriented please feel free to reach out to me and I hope we can do business together thank you very much

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Constantia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service, fast, prompt, and efficient."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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 Constantia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"very efficient, explain process and every he did. offers advice to continue future care of my fireplace and chimney and reasonable prices"

Response time1 day

Response rate93%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Canterbury Chimney Sweeps

New to Angi

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Constantia, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

It is generally not safe to live in a house with smoke damage, as even minor damage can pose long-term health hazards and structural risks. While it might seem safe temporarily depending on the severity, you should relocate if there is major damage or visible soot. Smoke smells and residue contain dangerous particulates and chemical compounds, including carcinogens, that are hazardous to breathe and can cause respiratory issues. These signs of damage are not always visible but can have dangerous short-term and long-term effects on your health, belongings, and your home's structural materials. You should not stay in the house until a trained professional from a smoke remediation or restoration company has assessed the damage and determined it is safe to return. Your insurance company may cover the cost of alternative housing while the professional work is completed.

The first thing you should do when cleaning smoke damage is open all your windows to ventilate the affected area and run an air purifier with a HEPA filter. Cover your furniture and belongings to prevent soot accumulation, and vacuum any soot that’s on the floor and other surfaces. Be sure to wear a mask, gloves, and eye protection when cleaning the affected area.

Hazard insurance is the part of your overall homeowner's insurance policy that covers the structure of your home and other structures on your property, as well as any personal property within those structures. When a lender requires you to get hazard insurance for your new home purchase, they’re referring to a standard homeowner’s insurance policy.

Costs depend on the extent of damage, material restoration, labor, and emergency service requirements.

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.

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