Chimney inspection in Coral Shores, explained at the hearth
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
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- Sounds of animals in the flue
- Plans to add an insert
- No record of any earlier inspection
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Chimney inspection findings you can act on
What the deposits inside the flue tell us
Soot and residue are part of what an inspection records. Their amount, texture and location say something about how the fireplace burns. A heavy, glossy coating needs a different response from a light layer of dry soot.
We describe what we see without turning the inspection into a cleaning. If the flue needs sweeping before its surface can be judged, we say so. Any cleaning or deposit treatment is priced as its own item and is your choice. We also mention what the deposits suggest about the wood and the way the fires are built.
Inspecting a fireplace with an insert
An insert sits inside the old firebox and normally sends its smoke up a liner fitted into the flue. We look at the insert's surround, the connection to the liner where it can be seen and the top of the liner. The insert's manual sets how it should be installed.
Some parts cannot be seen without moving the insert. We tell you which ones and what moving it would involve. If moving it is needed to answer your question, that step becomes its own agreed scope.
Inspecting before a change in how you use it
Changing how a fireplace is used can change what the chimney needs. Adding an insert, going from occasional fires to regular ones or bringing a long-closed fireplace back into service are examples. Each puts different demands on the flue and the lining.
Tell us what you plan to do. The inspection then looks at whether the existing chimney suits that use. We explain any mismatch before you buy equipment or make changes, which is cheaper than finding out afterward. If the chimney suits the plan as it is, the record says that too.
Inspecting the throat above the firebox
Between the firebox and the smoke chamber lies the throat, a narrow passage that usually holds the damper. Its shape guides smoke from the fire into the flue. A throat that is misshapen, partly blocked or crusted with deposits can push smoke back into the room.
We look at the throat from below with a strong light and note its shape, its surface and how the damper sits in it. If the throat is part of a draft complaint, we explain whether a change there would help or whether the cause lies higher up.
What sits inside the inspection scope
- Mortar joints on each reachable face
- Chimney height relative to the roof
- Written record of what was inspected
- Top-mounted damper and cable
Before you arrange a chimney inspection
Is an inspection the same as a chimney cleaning?
No. The inspection evaluates the chimney and fireplace. A cleaning removes deposits. If heavy soot hides the lining, we may suggest cleaning before the lining can be judged, and we say whether that would change your decision.
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.
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.
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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