Chimney safety inspection for fireplaces in Lauderdale Harbours
A written record of what was inspected, what was found and what stayed out of reach.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What prompts a fireplace inspection
- Smoke coming into the room
- A house sale or purchase underway
- Flaking brick faces on the chimney
- No record of any earlier inspection
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Chimney inspection findings you can act on
Start the chimney inspection with your reason
Tell us why you want the chimney looked at. A stain after rain, an unfamiliar fireplace and a pending sale each point the inspection in a different direction. The reason helps us plan access and decide which parts deserve the closest look.
You do not need to name a repair or know the right terms. Describe what you noticed, when it started and what has changed. We turn that into questions the inspection can answer, and we tell you which ones it cannot answer without more access.
Looking at the brick and mortar outside
The exterior masonry shows how the chimney is handling water and weather. We look for cracked or flaking brick faces, eroded mortar joints, open cracks and loose units. Where the roof is safe to reach, we look closely; otherwise we look from the ground and say so.
Each defect is described by location and extent. Some are cosmetic, some let water in and some affect the structure. We explain which is which, so you can decide what needs attention now and what can be watched.
Identifying each flue during the inspection
One chimney can hold several flues, and each serves a different opening or appliance. We match every flue to what it serves before describing its condition. A crack in one flue does not mean the next one is cracked, and the reverse is true as well.
The written record lists the flues by what they serve. If a flue appears to serve nothing, we say so. Unused flues still need their tops protected, or they become a path for water and animals.
Inspecting a fireplace that is used often
Regular fires wear a chimney steadily. Heat works on the lining and the firebox, deposits build in the flue and the cap screen can clog. Small problems show up sooner when the fireplace is used a lot.
An inspection for a heavily used fireplace pays closest attention to those wear points. We explain what we see and suggest a sensible time for the next look, based on your use and the condition rather than a general rule. The written record then gives the next visit something to compare against.
Items on the chimney inspection list
- Exterior brick, stone or stucco
- Each flue matched to its appliance
- Top-mounted damper and cable
- Signs of animals or nesting
What people ask before an inspection
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.
Do you inspect the attic around the chimney?
When the chimney passes through an attic that can be entered safely, yes. It can show water stains on framing and clearances that cannot be seen from the roof or the room.
What if your findings differ from an earlier opinion?
Show us the earlier findings. We look at the same parts and explain where we agree, where we differ and why. The goal is a clear basis for your decision.
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Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo