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Q: Will smoke smell or odors go away on their own?

• <div><p>Smoke smell and odors typically will not go away completely on their own, especially once the particles have penetrated porous materials like walls, floors, ceilings, and furniture. While airing out affected items can help the smell subside over time, it often lingers for months or even years. To effectively remove stubborn smoke odors, you should combine several methods. Start with a thorough deep cleaning and deodorizing using substances like baking soda or activated charcoal. Air purifiers can also help capture airborne particles. In severe cases, you may need to replace heavily damaged materials. If the smell persists after repeated treatments, consider hiring a professional smoke damage restoration company for assistance.</p></div>

Q: Can you use flour to put out an electrical fire?

• <div><p>Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable. </p></div>

Q: What are common challenges faced during fire or smoke damage restoration?

• <div><p>Challenges include ensuring structural safety, completing soot removal, meeting restoration codes, and effectively managing insurance claims.</p></div>

Q: What should you not do after a house fire?

• <div><p>After a house fire, you should not reenter your home unless the fire crew has told you it&rsquo;s safe to do so. In the longer term, you should not attempt to make repairs to the house on your own. Professional crews are trained to clean up after a fire (including smoke and soot damage), dry out any water damage from the firefighter crews, and make the necessary structural, plumbing, and electrical repairs&mdash;and this is all likely covered by insurance.</p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover DIY mistakes?

• <div><p>Homeowners insurance does not cover DIY mistakes, so tread lightly if you plan to tackle your own home repairs or renovations. If you cause damage to your home while attempting repairs or renovations yourself, the cost of fixing the damage is often considered your responsibility. Most policies only cover damage caused by covered perils like fire, theft, or weather&mdash;not by homeowner errors.</p></div>

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Last update on July 17, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
Anthony Masonry & Chimney left wet mud and concrete inside our walls underneath framing and insulation and floors, threw mud on our chimney and walked over our cedar roof to do a shotty repair. They did absolutely nothing to code (added a terracotta liner instead of the stainless steel...
Anthonys Masonry & Chimney
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Reviewed in February 2024
An excellent service. We had big pieces of cardboards and waste that needed to be removed after moving into our new house in Kingston. Phil offered a very competitive rate and he was efficient, helpful, and easy to work with. He even offered to sweep our floor! I definitely recommend Zulu.
Zulu Operations
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Reviewed in October 2022
Tyler called me back right away when I contacted him to do a chimney repair. He came that same day to evaluate the work in person, and made room in his schedule to complete the work the next day, knowing that the repair was a prereq for having my roof replaced, and that the end of the season for...
M.M.T Fireplace & Masonry Repair
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Reviewed in September 2022
Very professional, Complete satisfaction with no issues, Tyler is very personable and hardworking, committed to his work and works till the job is done to his expectations… Highly Recommend and will be using Tyler every year for Chimney Cleaning and routine repairs…
M.M.T Fireplace & Masonry Repair
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Reviewed in June 2022
Chris and his crew removed a brick chimney and a metal chimney before installing a new roof on my home. Half the roof was asphalt and the other half was rubber. The entire job was completed in 1 & 1/2 days including clean up. It was a fantastic job, no time waisted and no waist material left...
The Original Woodstock Roofing
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Reviewed in October 2021
We feel like we hit the jackpot with Cedar Point! We hired Lou for a chimney inspection and cleaning, and he was able to get us scheduled within days of initial contact. Lou was friendly, professional, and knowledgable. He thoroughly explained the process and made us aware of things we needed to...
Build Sweep
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Reviewed in July 2021
I had a 50 year old cedar shake roof on my almost 100 year old home. With 2 chimneys and skylights, replacing this roof was challenging especially because we had no idea what lay beneath it. Kevin, the estimator, examined the house thoroughly. He was responsive to questions, returned phone calls...
Luna Siding & Roofing
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Reviewed in June 2020
We're very happy to have found Rob. My old chimney needed to have the cement crown repaired, a cap installed, and the cement block construction sealed. I wasn't able to be there, but he sent pictures. Price point and quality of work excellent. We did have to reschedule more than once,...
5 Star Demo & Junk Removal
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Reviewed in December 2019
Excellent Job on installing chimney liner.
Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
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Reviewed in October 2019
Kenny has fabulous communication, he was able to fit us in a day early. He was thorough and did a good job cleaning our chimney and now we can start using the stove.
Fire and Ice Chimney, LLC
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Serving Olivebridge, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"100% excellent. Richie, Max and his team did all they were asked and more. yes, i would rehire them again. (special kudo's to Max, he made sure the job was done correctly). thank you guys."

+17

Response time12 hrs

Response rate100%

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Statewide Roofing & Chimney

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Clean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Olivebridge, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a very good experience with Statewide Chimney. They were upfront and honest about the scope of the work necessary to repair a leak in one room (they didnt try to sell me on a whole new roof). They did the work quickly and well. The leak is repaired; there has been a lot of rain since and there has been no water coming in. Their price was a little on the high side, but I did not think it was at all unreasonable, especially given the high quality of the work. They did have to postpone our job once, but they kept us fully informed and worked with us to find a convenient date to reschedule. I would recommend them without reservation."

Response time7 hrs

57 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by89%of homeowners

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M.M.T Fireplace & Masonry Repair

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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 Olivebridge, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very happy with the excellent job that Terry Higgins and his co-worker did cleaning our fireplace and chimney. They were very professional, knowledgeable and courteous."

Response time4 hrs

Response rate89%

19 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Essential Maintenance LLC

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Serving Olivebridge, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Emergency services offered

"Jonathan cleaned my wood burning furnace, oil burner chimney and wood burning fireplace chimney. He was professional easy to work with and was very pleased with his work."

Response time7 hrs

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by64%of homeowners

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+1 more

Serving Olivebridge, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"He did a wonderful job!"

+57

98 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by15%of homeowners

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

Serving Olivebridge, NY and surrounding areas

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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

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Serving Olivebridge, NY and surrounding areas

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"I like what they do. They are very reliable, and dependable. They are not nosy."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Clean Connect Link

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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 Olivebridge, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We provide cleaning services of all sorts. If your looking for a cleaner to handle the most dirty job , or just as simple as a bi weekly cleaning contact us and we will put you in contact with a cleaner in your area!

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Alicia Callahan

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Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Olivebridge, NY and surrounding areas

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I am a hard working individual, dedicated to providing the best service possible.

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Fernandez and España LLC

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Serving Olivebridge, NY and surrounding areas

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😃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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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Smoke smell and odors typically will not go away completely on their own, especially once the particles have penetrated porous materials like walls, floors, ceilings, and furniture. While airing out affected items can help the smell subside over time, it often lingers for months or even years. To effectively remove stubborn smoke odors, you should combine several methods. Start with a thorough deep cleaning and deodorizing using substances like baking soda or activated charcoal. Air purifiers can also help capture airborne particles. In severe cases, you may need to replace heavily damaged materials. If the smell persists after repeated treatments, consider hiring a professional smoke damage restoration company for assistance.

Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable.

Challenges include ensuring structural safety, completing soot removal, meeting restoration codes, and effectively managing insurance claims.

After a house fire, you should not reenter your home unless the fire crew has told you it’s safe to do so. In the longer term, you should not attempt to make repairs to the house on your own. Professional crews are trained to clean up after a fire (including smoke and soot damage), dry out any water damage from the firefighter crews, and make the necessary structural, plumbing, and electrical repairs—and this is all likely covered by insurance.

Homeowners insurance does not cover DIY mistakes, so tread lightly if you plan to tackle your own home repairs or renovations. If you cause damage to your home while attempting repairs or renovations yourself, the cost of fixing the damage is often considered your responsibility. Most policies only cover damage caused by covered perils like fire, theft, or weather—not by homeowner errors.

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