Inspecting the chimney and fireplace in Buena Vista
Our family team inspects the chimney you have, masonry or factory-built, against what it should be.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before an inspection
- A smell from the fireplace after rain
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- Plans to add an insert
- A chimney that seems to lean
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Inspection decisions for your fireplace
Inspecting a factory-built fireplace
A factory-built fireplace is listed together with the chimney system it was tested with. The Florida Building Code requires both to be installed as the listing and the manufacturer's instructions say. We look for the listing label, the model and the parts that belong to it.
Panels, the firebox shell, the damper and the visible chimney sections are checked for cracks, rust, gaps and damage. We compare what we see with what the manual shows. Repairs have to use listed parts, so identifying the model matters before any estimate.
Why the fireplace should be cold for inspection
An inspection needs a cold firebox. Heat and smoke make it hard to look into the flue, and warm ash can hide the firebox floor. It is also safer for everyone near the opening.
Stop using the fireplace ahead of the visit and leave the ash in place if you are unsure whether it has cooled. We do not need a fire to see how it behaves. Describe what happens when it is lit, and we inspect with that in mind.
How the building code fits an existing chimney
The Florida Building Code sets how chimneys and fireplaces are built. An existing chimney is judged for its condition and safe use. Where something differs from what the code describes, we tell you and explain why it matters.
Not every difference means the chimney must be rebuilt. Some affect safety directly and some do not. We explain the practical effect of each one, so you can decide what to correct and when. The written record keeps the two kinds apart, so the urgent items do not get lost among the minor ones.
Fireplace inspection and chimney inspection together
Some people ask for a fireplace inspection and some for a chimney inspection, but the two are hard to separate. The fireplace and the chimney above it work together, and a fault in one shows up in the other.
Our inspection covers both unless you ask us to focus on one part. The written record lists the fireplace findings and the chimney findings under their own headings, so you can see where each problem sits. A fault in the fireplace is not blamed on the chimney, or the reverse, without evidence.
What the free chimney inspection covers
- Firebox walls, floor and joints
- Hearth and hearth extension
- Each flue matched to its appliance
- Attic view of the chimney where reachable
Common questions about chimney checks
Do you inspect factory-built fireplaces too?
Yes. We look for the listing label and the model, check the panels, firebox, damper and visible chimney sections, and compare them with the manual. Repairs have to use the manufacturer's listed parts.
Can you inspect the chimney for a house sale?
Yes. Tell us what the buyer or seller needs to know and any deadline. The scope is agreed at the start. Findings are explained and written down, and repairs come with a free written estimate.
Do you look at the crown during the inspection?
Yes, when the roof can be reached safely. We look for cracks, failed sealant where the crown meets the flue and a top that holds water. Hairline cracks and wide splits call for different repairs, and we explain which applies.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo