Inspecting the chimney and fireplace in Kendall West
We look at the fireplace, flue and chimney top together and tell you what we found in plain words.
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What people notice before an inspection
- Water stains near the chimney
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- A missing or loose chimney cap
- Cracks in the wall beside the fireplace
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Chimney inspection details for households in Kendall West
Fireplace, flue and top inspected as one system
A chimney works as a system. The firebox, damper, smoke chamber, flue, crown, cap and flashing each affect the others. A fault at the top can show up as a stain in the firebox. A problem in the firebox can send heat where it should not go.
That is why we inspect the whole path from the hearth to the top, not only the part that prompted the call. NFPA 211 covers chimneys, fireplaces and vents together in one standard. The findings are explained in that order, so you can see how they relate.
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.
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.
Arranging a chimney inspection in Kendall West
Phone us or use the form, giving your address in Kendall West and a line about what worries you. We arrange a time for the free inspection and tell you how to prepare. If the fireplace has been ruled unusable by someone, say so, because it changes where we start.
On the day, we confirm the reason for the visit before looking at anything. At the end, you hear the findings, receive a written record and get an estimate for any work we suggest.
The inspection scope agreed at the start
- Exterior brick, stone or stucco
- Mortar joints on each reachable face
- Findings explained at the fireplace
- Hose water test where the job needs it
Questions about fireplace inspections
Do you give a written record after the inspection?
Yes. It lists the parts looked at, how each was reached, what was found and what could not be seen. Any repairs are on a separate written estimate so you can compare them easily.
Can you find where water is getting into the chimney?
Usually. We look at the crown, cap, flashing and masonry with the timing of the water in mind. When looking alone is not enough, a hose water test can narrow it down when the job calls for it.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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