Chimney inspection that starts with your question in Brickell
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
Changes worth an inspection visit
- Smoke coming into the room
- A fireplace sealed by a previous owner
- Plans to add an insert
- No record of any earlier inspection
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How a chimney inspection in Brickell is carried out
When a hose water test helps
Some leaks do not show themselves on the day of the visit. When the job calls for it, we can run a hose water test. One part of the chimney is wetted at a time to see where water appears inside. It narrows the search when looking alone is not enough.
The test is not part of every inspection. We explain why it would help in your case, what it involves and whether it can be done on the same visit. If it is needed, it is agreed before we start, like any other step.
Inspecting when smoke comes into the room
Smoke in the room is a sign that the chimney is not carrying it away as it should. Stop using the fireplace until the cause is known. The problem may be a blockage, a damper that does not open fully or a flue that is too small or too cold.
We look at each possible cause and tell you which the evidence supports. Some are simple to put right and some are not. The estimate explains the fix that matches the cause rather than trying several things at once.
Signs of animals found during inspection
Nest material, droppings, feathers or fur in the firebox or on the smoke shelf point to animals using the chimney. So does a torn or missing cap screen. We note what we find and where.
If an animal may still be inside, we stop and explain the next step before anything is disturbed. Once the flue is empty, the entry point and any cleanup can be priced. A screened cap is often the repair that stops it happening again. The written record notes the entry point so it can be dealt with at the right time.
A chimney safety inspection in Brickell
A safety inspection in Brickell focuses on the conditions that affect whether the fireplace can be used. Those include the lining, clearances to combustible material, the damper, deposits in the flue and blockages at the top.
Each finding is marked by whether it affects use now. If something must be fixed before the next fire, we say so and put it in writing. Other items are explained so you can plan them at your own pace. A safety inspection does not replace the rest of the findings, and we list those as well.
Inspection points we record for you
- Damper operation and seal
- Exterior brick, stone or stucco
- Findings explained at the fireplace
- Metal liner top plate and cap
What people ask before an inspection
Do I have to use you for the repairs?
No. The inspection and any repair are separate decisions. The estimate is yours to keep and compare. Should you book it with us inside 72 hours of your free inspection, a 10% discount applies.
Does the inspection check clearances to wood and trim?
It checks the clearances we can see, such as trim around the opening and framing visible in an attic. Clearances inside finished walls are usually concealed, and the written record says so.
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.
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Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo