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When to have the fireplace inspected

  • A fireplace you have not used yet
  • Smoke coming into the room
  • A house sale or purchase underway
  • Cracks in the wall beside the fireplace
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Chimney safety inspection, step by step

Inspecting the damper and its frame

The damper should open fully for a fire and close firmly when the fireplace is idle. We work it through its range and look at the plate, the frame and the handle or cable. Rust, warping and gaps around the edge are recorded.

A rusted damper is often a sign of water entering from above, so the finding points us to the top as well. We explain whether the damper can be repaired, whether it limits safe use and whether a different kind of damper would suit the flue better.

Inspecting a fireplace that does not draw

Smoke that spills into the room can have several causes. The flue may be small for the opening, partly blocked or cold. The chimney may end too low for its surroundings, or the house may pull air down the flue.

An inspection looks at each of these in turn. We compare the flue with the opening, check the damper and throat, look at the top and ask about fans and closed rooms. The findings explain which cause fits the evidence and which do not.

Checking the mortar joints

Mortar joints are meant to wear before the brick does. Over time they erode, crack or pull away from the brick edges. Open joints let water into the chimney and weaken how the masonry holds together.

We look at the joints on each face we can reach and note where they are recessed, cracked or missing. Repointing is described separately if it is needed. We explain whether the joints affect only appearance or the chimney's resistance to water. The courses above the roof face weather on every side, so they get a close look.

Inspecting a fireplace that has sat unused

A fireplace left unused for a long time can change without anyone noticing. Water may have entered through the top, animals may have nested in the flue and the damper may have rusted in place.

The inspection looks at each of these before the fireplace goes back into use. We check the top, the flue and the damper and explain what they need. You then know whether a cleaning, a repair or nothing at all comes before the next fire.

From firebox to cap, what gets inspected

  • Damper operation and seal
  • Attic view of the chimney where reachable
  • Findings ranked by effect on use
  • Hose water test where the job needs it

What to know about the inspection visit

What should I do before the inspection visit?

Leave the fireplace cold, clear loose items from the hearth and make sure we can reach the attic opening and the roof access. Find any manuals or records, but do not remove panels or trim to look for them.

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.

Do you inspect the attic around the chimney?

When the chimney passes through an attic that can be entered safely, yes. It can show water stains on framing and clearances that cannot be seen from the roof or the room.

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