Chimney inspection for a home sale in Boca Del Mar
Water entry, deposits, clearances and damage are looked at in one visit, not one guess at a time.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Moments that call for a safety inspection
- Smoke coming into the room
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- Flaking brick faces on the chimney
- Scorch marks near the fireplace opening
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What happens during a chimney check
Looking into the smoke chamber
Above the damper, the smoke chamber slopes inward to meet the flue. Its walls should be smooth enough to guide smoke upward. Rough, stepped or cracked walls hold deposits and can let heat reach the surrounding masonry.
We look at the chamber from below with a strong light and describe its shape and surface. If parging or other repair is advisable, it goes on the estimate as a separate line. If the chamber looks sound, the written record says that too.
Findings explained before we leave
At the end of the inspection, we go through what we found at the fireplace and, where useful, outside. Each finding is linked to the part it concerns and to what it means for use. You can ask questions while the evidence is in front of you.
We separate confirmed defects from things that look suspect but cannot be confirmed. We also say what is in good order. A list of problems without that context is hard to act on, so we give you the whole picture.
What costs nothing and what is extra
The initial inspection is free. It covers the accessible parts of the fireplace and chimney, the findings explained on site and a written estimate for any work we suggest.
Further investigation is a separate decision. Pulling an insert and opening a wall are examples, and so is a hose water test when the job calls for it. We explain why any of these would help, and whether it adds to the price, before you agree to it. None of them happens as a surprise on the day.
Concealed construction around the fireplace
Parts of a fireplace are built to be hidden. Fireblocking around the chimney, the framing clearances inside walls and the base of a factory-built unit behind its finish are examples. The code sets how they are built, but they cannot be seen once the room is finished.
An inspection does not open finished surfaces. We say which concealed parts are relevant to your question and what signs of trouble we looked for around them. If those signs are present, we explain what opening up would involve before anything is disturbed.
Items on the chimney inspection list
- Flue lining along the reachable length
- Mortar joints on each reachable face
- Attic view of the chimney where reachable
- Free written estimate for any work
Chimney inspection questions, answered plainly
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 inspect the attic around the chimney?
When the chimney passes through an attic that can be entered safely, yes. It can show water stains on framing and clearances that cannot be seen from the roof or the room.
Is a quick look from the ground enough?
It can spot a missing cap, a leaning stack or loose brick. It cannot show cracks in the crown, gaps in the flashing or the condition of the lining. We tell you what a ground view could not confirm.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo