Fireplace inspection and chimney check in Fort Lauderdale
Tell us what worries you about the fireplace and the inspection is planned around that question.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Reasons to have the chimney inspected
- A rusted or stuck damper
- Cracks in the crown or brick
- Scorch marks near the fireplace opening
- A chimney that seems to lean
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Inspecting your chimney in Fort Lauderdale, part by part
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 for the source of a chimney odor
A smell from the fireplace can come from deposits, water in the masonry, debris on the smoke shelf or air moving down the flue. The source decides the fix, so it is worth finding before anything is cleaned or sealed.
Tell us when the smell appears: after rain, with the air conditioning on or only when a fire is lit. We look at the flue, the shelf, the damper and the top with that pattern in mind. The findings say which source is most likely and what would address it.
Signs of earlier repairs on the chimney
Patches, fresh mortar, sealant along the flashing or a coating on the brick all show that someone has worked on the chimney before. They can be sound repairs or quick fixes that hide a continuing problem.
We note each repair we can see and whether it appears to be doing its job. A patch with fresh staining around it suggests the problem is still active. Records of the earlier work help us judge it fairly. If there are none, we describe the repair as we found it and what it seems to have been meant to fix.
Rust on metal parts of the chimney
Rust on the damper, lintel, cap or chase cover tells us water has been reaching that part. The rust itself can weaken the metal until it fails. Rust stains running down the chimney face come from the same source.
We note each rusted part and how far the rust has gone. The estimate addresses the part and, where possible, the water that caused it. Replacing a rusted part without stopping the water only delays the next failure. We explain which comes first when both are needed.
The inspection scope agreed at the start
- Flashing at the roof junction
- Listing label on a factory-built unit
- Each flue matched to its appliance
- Cleanout door or ash dump condition
Asking about an inspection in Fort Lauderdale
Do I have to use you for the repairs?
No. The inspection and any repair are separate decisions. The estimate is yours to keep and compare. Should you book it with us inside 72 hours of your free inspection, a 10% discount applies.
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.
Does the inspection include looking at the flue lining?
Yes, along the length that can be seen from each end. We note cracks, open joints, missing sections and heat damage, and we say how far the view reached.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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