Fix Chimney Draft & Smoke Issues in Charlotte & Huntersville
Expert diagnosis and solutions for smoke backup and draft problems across the Charlotte metro area.
Why Is Smoke Backing Up Into My House?
There is nothing worse than lighting a fire in your home in Ballantyne (28277) only to have smoke pour into your living room. Smoke problems are physics problems. They are caused by:
- Negative Pressure: Modern homes in Charlotte are air-tight. Range hoods, dryers, and HVAC systems suck air out of the house, reversing the chimney draft.
- Flue Blockages: Debris, bird nests, or soot buildup can restrict airflow.
- Incorrect Chimney Height: Building codes require the chimney to be 3 feet above the roofline and 2 feet higher than anything within 10 feet. Many homes in older neighborhoods like Dilworth don't meet this standard.
Our Diagnostic Solutions
We use smoke bombs and draft gauges to measure the airflow in pascals. Solutions range from installing an 'Air Supply' vent to bring fresh air into the room, to extending the chimney stack height, or installing a top-mounted exhaust fan (Enervex) for guaranteed draft.
Stop the Smoke Problem Today
Get a professional draft diagnostic assessment.
Proudly Serving Charlotte and the Entire Piedmont Region
We provide comprehensive chimney services to the following locations:
Charlotte, NC
28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28212, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28218, 28219, 28220, 28221, 28222, 28223, 28224, 28226, 28227, 28228, 28229, 28230, 28231, 28232, 28233, 28234, 28235, 28236, 28237, 28241, 28242, 28243, 28244, 28246, 28247, 28253, 28254, 28255, 28256, 28258, 28260, 28262, 28263, 28265, 28266, 28269, 28270, 28271, 28272, 28273, 28274, 28275, 28277, 28278, 28280, 28281, 28282, 28284, 28285, 28287, 28288, 28289, 28290, 28296, 28297, 28299, 28105, 28130, 28134, 28126
Huntersville
28070, 28078
Cornelius
28031
Davidson
28035, 28036
Mooresville
28115, 28117
Matthews
28104, 28105, 28106
Mint Hill
28227
Pineville
28134
Concord
28025, 28026, 28027
Gastonia
28052, 28053, 28054, 28055, 28056
Monroe
28110, 28111, 28112
Lincolnton
28092, 28093
Salisbury
28144, 28145, 28146, 28147
Albemarle
28001, 28002
Greensboro
27401, 27403, 27405, 27406, 27407, 27408, 27409, 27410, 27455
Winston-Salem (West Salem)
27101
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