Chimney inspection for homes in Lauderdale Beach
Our family team inspects the chimney you have, masonry or factory-built, against what it should be.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before an inspection
- Water stains near the chimney
- Smoke coming into the room
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- Plans to add an insert
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Inspecting your chimney in Lauderdale Beach, part by part
Checking clearances to combustible materials
Chimneys and fireplaces must keep a gap between hot surfaces and anything that can burn. The Florida Building Code's chimney and fireplace sections set those clearances. Wood trim near the opening and framing around the chimney both count, and anything stored close by deserves the same caution.
We look at the clearances we can see, such as trim around the opening and framing visible in an attic. Clearances inside finished walls are usually concealed, and we say so. Where a visible clearance looks short, we explain the concern and the options.
Inspection and repair are separate decisions
Booking an inspection does not commit you to any repair. The visit gives you information and an estimate where work is suggested. You can take time to read it, ask questions and compare.
We explain what happens if a repair is left, whether anything is urgent and what can wait. Some findings mean the fireplace should not be used until repaired, and we say so clearly. Others are simply things to watch. For those, we tell you what change would mean it is time to act.
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.
Stains on walls or ceilings near the chimney
A brown stain on a ceiling or wall beside the chimney usually means water has traveled from the roof line or the chimney into the house. The stain may be some distance from where the water enters.
Tell us when the stain appeared and whether it grows after rain. We look at the flashing, crown and masonry above it and at the attic if it can be reached. The findings explain the most likely path and how to confirm it.
The inspection scope agreed at the start
- Cleanout door or ash dump condition
- Concealed parts named as concealed
- Metal liner top plate and cap
- Hose water test where the job needs it
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.
What happens if you find an animal in the chimney?
We stop before anything is disturbed. Some species and active nests are protected, so the next step may be a wait, a referral or an animal removal visit. The entry point is noted for repair once the flue is empty.
Can I watch while the chimney is inspected?
Yes. You are welcome to follow along, and we point out parts as we go. Seeing the crown or the smoke chamber once makes the findings much easier to understand.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo