Chimney inspection for homes in Bayside
Tell us what worries you about the fireplace and the inspection is planned around that question.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When to have the fireplace inspected
- Roof work finished around the chimney
- A strong storm has passed through
- Scorch marks near the fireplace opening
- A chimney that seems to lean
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What the inspection covers and what it cannot
Where the chimney ends above the roof
The Florida Building Code's chimney chapter sets how far a chimney must extend above the roof and nearby parts of the building. A chimney that ends too low can draw poorly and can send sparks toward the roof.
We look at the height of the chimney relative to the roof around it when the top can be reached. We describe what we see without quoting measurements. If height is a concern, we explain the effect and what a correction would involve.
Inspecting after a suspected flue fire
After a suspected chimney fire, the fireplace should not be used until the flue has been looked at. Heat can crack tiles, open mortar joints and warp metal parts in places no one can see from the room. The deposits themselves may look puffed and honeycombed.
We look for those signs along the reachable length of the flue and at the smoke chamber and damper. The record states what was found and what could not be seen. Any repair is priced separately, and we explain what must be done before the next fire.
A chimney inspection for a home sale
When a house is being bought or sold, the chimney questions are usually specific. Share what the buyer, seller or agent needs to know before the visit. The scope is agreed at the start, so the inspection answers those questions.
Findings are explained on site and written down, and any repair comes with a free written estimate. We describe the condition we saw. We do not issue a pass or fail for the whole chimney, and concealed parts stay described as concealed.
Signs of earlier repairs on the chimney
Patches, fresh mortar, sealant along the flashing or a coating on the brick all show that someone has worked on the chimney before. They can be sound repairs or quick fixes that hide a continuing problem.
We note each repair we can see and whether it appears to be doing its job. A patch with fresh staining around it suggests the problem is still active. Records of the earlier work help us judge it fairly. If there are none, we describe the repair as we found it and what it seems to have been meant to fix.
What we check on a fireplace inspection
- Firebox walls, floor and joints
- Damper operation and seal
- Flashing at the roof junction
- Written record of what was inspected
Common questions about chimney checks
Will you tell me if the fireplace is unsafe to use?
Yes, plainly and in writing. When a finding rules out using the fireplace ahead of a repair, you hear it before we leave, along with what would change that.
Do you go up on the roof during an inspection?
When the roof can be reached and walked safely, yes, because the crown, cap and flashing are often where problems start. If it cannot, we look from the ground or a ladder and say what that view could not show.
How do you decide which repairs come before others?
We rank findings by their effect on safe use, then by how quickly they will worsen. A fault that lets heat reach combustible material comes before a cosmetic one. You get the reasons with each item.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo