Inspecting the chimney and fireplace in Coral Gate
We look at the fireplace, flue and chimney top together and tell you what we found in plain words.
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Reasons to have the chimney inspected
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- A strong storm has passed through
- A fireplace sealed by a previous owner
- Cracks in the wall beside the fireplace
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Chimney inspection details for households in Coral Gate
Checking the cap, screen and fasteners
A chimney cap keeps rain, debris and animals out of the flue, and its screen stops sparks. We check that the cap is secure, that the screen is intact and that soot or debris is not closing it. The code sets a minimum open area for a spark arrestor screen, so a clogged one matters.
Loose fasteners, rust and missing mesh are recorded with their location. A cap that is missing altogether is noted as well. Replacement or repair is quoted separately, and we explain what it would change.
A fireplace that was sealed by someone else
A fireplace closed with a board, panel or masonry may have been sealed for a reason. It may have failed, leaked or simply fallen out of use. The reason is often not recorded.
Before reopening it, have the chimney inspected. We look at what can be reached from the opening and the top and explain what we found. If the seal must come off to answer the question, that is agreed as a separate step. We also check the top, because a sealed fireplace below does not stop water or animals entering above.
Inspecting a metal chimney liner
A metal liner in a masonry chimney should be a listed product, and its instructions say how it must be sized, connected and capped. We look at the top plate, the cap and any visible part of the liner for damage, rust or separation.
We also ask what the liner serves, because a liner sized for one appliance may not suit another. If the listing label or paperwork is available, we check the liner against it. Where we cannot see the whole run, the record says so.
Inspecting fireplaces on two floors of one chimney
Where a chimney serves fireplaces on two floors, each usually has its own flue. The Florida Building Code calls for masonry between flues that sit side by side. A fault in that wall can let smoke from one enter the other.
We match each fireplace to its flue and look at both, including the top where they end. If smoke or odor from one fireplace has appeared in the other room, tell us, because it points to a specific problem. The findings describe each flue separately, so it is clear which needs work.
What the free chimney inspection covers
- Flue lining along the reachable length
- Flashing at the roof junction
- Visible clearances to combustible material
- Signs of water entry inside and out
Inspection answers for homes in Coral Gate
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 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.
Can the inspection trace an odor coming from the fireplace?
It aims to. Tell us when the smell appears. We look at deposits, water in the masonry, debris on the smoke shelf and air moving down the flue, then explain which source the evidence supports.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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