A chimney inspection in Dillard Park with findings explained
We look at the fireplace, flue and chimney top together and tell you what we found in plain words.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Reasons to have the chimney inspected
- White deposits on the chimney brick
- Sounds of animals in the flue
- A fireplace sealed by a previous owner
- No record of any earlier inspection
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Inspecting your chimney in Dillard Park, part by part
Finding the listing label on a factory-built unit
Most factory-built fireplaces carry a label with the maker, model and listing information. It is often inside the opening or behind a lower panel. The label tells us which manual applies and which parts are approved for the unit.
If the label is missing or unreadable, some things cannot be confirmed, such as whether parts are original. We say what we could and could not identify. Look for any paperwork that came with the house, because a manual can fill the gap.
Where the chimney ends above the roof
The Florida Building Code's chimney chapter sets how far a chimney must extend above the roof and nearby parts of the building. A chimney that ends too low can draw poorly and can send sparks toward the roof.
We look at the height of the chimney relative to the roof around it when the top can be reached. We describe what we see without quoting measurements. If height is a concern, we explain the effect and what a correction would involve.
Approving repairs after your free inspection
The free inspection gives you an estimate for anything we suggest. Take time to read it and ask about each line.
Work you approve within 72 hours of that free inspection gets a 10% discount. The hours are counted from your own inspection, and the discount covers any service on the estimate that you book inside that window. The amount is shown before you decide. There is no need to decide at the hearth, and no pressure to book everything at once.
What you keep after an inspection in Dillard Park
Every inspection in Dillard Park ends the same way. You know what was looked at, what was found, what could not be seen and whether the fireplace should be used as it stands.
Those points are written down for you along with any estimate. If a repair is suggested, you decide when and whether to go ahead. Keep the record with the manual so it is easy to find for the next visit. The next inspection can then start from where this one ended.
The inspection scope agreed at the start
- Firebox walls, floor and joints
- Listing label on a factory-built unit
- Chase cover and chase siding
- Metal liner top plate and cap
What to know about the inspection visit
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.
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.
Should I have the chimney inspected after roof work?
It is a sensible step. Roof work disturbs the flashing and can leave debris or tarps on the chimney top. We look at the top, the flashing and the flue for anything that changed.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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