Fireplace inspection and chimney check in Colee Hammock
We tell you plainly when a fireplace should not be used and why, and what would change that.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before an inspection
- A rusted or stuck damper
- A missing or loose chimney cap
- Cracks in the wall beside the fireplace
- Rust stains running down the chimney
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Inspecting your chimney in Colee Hammock, part by part
Looking at the base of the chimney
A masonry chimney rests on a footing at its base. Cracks near the base, a gap where the chimney meets the ground or settling of the hearth inside can point to movement below. The Florida Building Code's chimney chapter sets how chimney footings are built.
We look at what can be seen from the ground and from inside. The footing itself is usually buried and cannot be confirmed. If the signs suggest movement, we explain the concern and what further investigation would involve.
Chimney inspections tied to a sale in Colee Hammock
If a house in Colee Hammock is changing hands, the chimney questions often come with a deadline. Tell us the date and what the buyer or seller needs to know. We plan the visit around those questions.
The findings describe the condition we saw and what stayed concealed. Any repair comes with a free written estimate that both sides can read. We do not issue a pass or fail, and we do not describe concealed parts as sound. The written record can be shared with whoever needs it.
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.
Checking fasteners and flashing near the coast
Near salt air, fasteners and flashing edges can corrode before the parts they hold. A cap or chase cover with sound metal but rusted screws can still lift in a strong wind.
We check the fixings as well as the parts they fasten and note any that have lost their grip. The estimate explains which parts and fixings need replacing and which metal suits a salt-exposed setting. Rust streaks below a fastener can be an early sign, before the part itself loosens.
What the free chimney inspection covers
- Cap, screen and fasteners
- Lintel above the fireplace opening
- Findings explained at the fireplace
- Top-mounted damper and cable
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 a small repair be done during the inspection visit?
Sometimes, when the repair is small, you approve it on the spot and the schedule allows. Otherwise it is booked for another visit. Either way, the price is agreed in writing before any work starts.
Can I watch while the chimney is inspected?
Yes. You are welcome to follow along, and we point out parts as we go. Seeing the crown or the smoke chamber once makes the findings much easier to understand.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo