A chimney inspection in Fisher Island with findings explained
Start with a free inspection and leave with a plan you can follow, whether or not it includes work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before an inspection
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- A strong storm has passed through
- Sounds of animals in the flue
- A chimney that seems to lean
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Inspection decisions for your fireplace
Flaking brick faces on the chimney
Brick that flakes, pops or loses its face is usually reacting to water trapped inside it. The damage can spread once the hard outer face is gone. BIA guidance on brick maintenance says to find the moisture source before repairing the damage it caused.
We look at how much of the chimney is affected and where the water may be coming from. Replacing damaged brick without dealing with the water only resets the clock. The estimate explains both parts, the brick and the source. We also say whether the damage is spreading or has stopped, as far as we can tell.
What costs nothing and what is extra
The initial inspection is free. It covers the accessible parts of the fireplace and chimney, the findings explained on site and a written estimate for any work we suggest.
Further investigation is a separate decision. Pulling an insert and opening a wall are examples, and so is a hose water test when the job calls for it. We explain why any of these would help, and whether it adds to the price, before you agree to it. None of them happens as a surprise on the day.
Who inspects your chimney
The inspection is carried out by our family team, and the findings come from the same people. The team that looked into your flue explains what it saw before the visit ends, while you can still point to anything you want to see again.
As a locally owned company, we would sooner go over a finding again than let it stay confusing. If a question needs more thought or a manual we do not have on hand, we say so and come back with the answer.
How an inspection visit is organized
An inspection follows a set order. We confirm your reason for the visit and look at the room, the hearth and the firebox. Then we check the damper and smoke chamber, the flue from below, the attic if there is one and the top from the roof.
The length of the visit varies with how many flues there are, how easy the access is and what turns up. We tell you at the start what to expect. You are welcome to follow along, and we point things out as we go.
What the free chimney inspection covers
- Firebox walls, floor and joints
- Flue lining along the reachable length
- Cleanout door or ash dump condition
- Chimney height relative to the roof
Questions about fireplace inspections
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.
How do you decide which repairs come before others?
We rank findings by their effect on safe use, then by how quickly they will worsen. A fault that lets heat reach combustible material comes before a cosmetic one. You get the reasons with each item.
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 
Heat & Glo