Fireplace inspection and chimney check in Country Club
We tell you plainly when a fireplace should not be used and why, and what would change that.
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Signs that call for a chimney check
- A rusted or stuck damper
- Cracks in the crown or brick
- A strong storm has passed through
- Sounds of animals in the flue
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What our chimney inspection looks at
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.
Checking clearances to combustible materials
Chimneys and fireplaces must keep a gap between hot surfaces and anything that can burn. The Florida Building Code's chimney and fireplace sections set those clearances. Wood trim near the opening and framing around the chimney both count, and anything stored close by deserves the same caution.
We look at 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 we say so. Where a visible clearance looks short, we explain the concern and the options.
Inspecting the chimney after a new roof
A roof replacement disturbs the joint between chimney and roof. Flashing may have been reused, replaced or left short, and debris or tarps may have ended up on the chimney top. CPSC guidance warns that chimneys should not be blocked by tarps or debris during renovation.
We look at the flashing, the top and the flue for anything left behind. Findings are linked to the roof work where the evidence supports it. That can help if you need to raise a problem with whoever did the roof.
Inspecting after changes near the fireplace
Remodeling near a fireplace can bring combustible materials closer to the opening or the chimney. New trim, shelving or wall finishes may sit inside a clearance the code requires. Dust and debris can also settle in the firebox and on the smoke shelf.
Tell us what changed and when. We look at the new materials around the opening and at the hearth and firebox. If something sits too close, we explain the concern and what would correct it. It is easier to adjust new work early than after it has been finished and painted.
What we check on a fireplace inspection
- Flue lining along the reachable length
- Chase cover and chase siding
- Signs of animals or nesting
- Flue size compared with the opening
Inspection answers for homes in Country Club
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.
Will you look at a fireplace that has an insert?
Yes. We look at the surround, the visible connection and the liner top. Some parts cannot be seen without moving the insert, and we tell you which. Moving it would be a separately agreed step.
Is a chimney that serves a gas appliance included?
Yes. We identify the flue and look at its condition and the top as far as access allows. The appliance itself is a separate gas service matter, and we tell you when it needs that visit.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo