Chimney and fireplace inspections for households in Biscayne Island
A written record of what was inspected, what was found and what stayed out of reach.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Changes worth an inspection visit
- A smell from the fireplace after rain
- A rusted or stuck damper
- White deposits on the chimney brick
- A house sale or purchase underway
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From hearth to crown, the inspection explained
Checking the firebox walls and floor
The firebox takes the direct heat of the fire. We look at the firebrick or panels for cracks, missing pieces and open joints. Gaps in a masonry firebox can let heat reach the material behind it. The Florida Building Code's fireplace section sets how firebox walls and their joints are built.
Soot patterns inside the firebox also tell a story. Smoke marks on the face above the opening, or streaks running down from the damper, can point to a draft or water issue further up. We note each observation and link it to what we find above.
Mixed brands of chimney parts
The sections of a factory-built chimney are made to fit parts from the same listed system. A section, cap or support from a different brand may not have been tested with the rest. That can affect clearances and how the joints seal.
When we see parts that do not match, we note where they are and what they are. We explain why it matters and what the manufacturer's instructions expect. Correcting it is a separate repair, priced after we identify which parts are listed for your system.
Before using a fireplace that is new to you
A fireplace in a home you have just moved into comes with a history you may not know. It may have been used heavily, closed off or changed by a previous owner. A clean-looking firebox tells you little about the flue.
An inspection before the first fire answers the basic questions. It checks whether the flue is lined and clear and whether the damper works. It also checks whether the top is protected and whether water is getting in. You leave knowing whether the fireplace is ready, needs cleaning or needs repair.
Repairs after an inspection and our warranty
When the inspection leads to a repair you approve, that work is backed by our workmanship warranty. The written record of the inspection and the record of the repair together show what was found and what was done.
Keep both documents with the fireplace manual. Should a repaired part stop working the way it was meant to, let us know and we return to check it. The warranty covers the repair we carried out. Items the inspection noted that you chose to leave are outside it, which is why the findings list them apart.
What an inspection visit includes
- Exterior brick, stone or stucco
- Signs of water entry inside and out
- Findings ranked by effect on use
- Signs of animals or nesting
Chimney safety inspection questions
Is the initial chimney inspection really free?
Yes. The initial inspection of the accessible parts, the findings explained on site and a written estimate for any work cost nothing. Further investigation, such as pulling an insert, is a separate choice with its own price.
Is an inspection the same as a chimney cleaning?
No. The inspection evaluates the chimney and fireplace. A cleaning removes deposits. If heavy soot hides the lining, we may suggest cleaning before the lining can be judged, and we say whether that would change your decision.
Will you look at a fireplace that has an insert?
Yes. We look at the surround, the visible connection and the liner top. Some parts cannot be seen without moving the insert, and we tell you which. Moving it would be a separately agreed step.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- 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