Chimney inspection that starts with your question in Lauderdale Isles
Every repair we suggest comes with its reason and its own price, and you decide which to take on.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a chimney inspection makes sense
- Water stains near the chimney
- A fireplace sealed by a previous owner
- Plans to add an insert
- A chimney that seems to lean
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How a chimney inspection in Lauderdale Isles is carried out
Checking the cap, screen and fasteners
A chimney cap keeps rain, debris and animals out of the flue, and its screen stops sparks. We check that the cap is secure, that the screen is intact and that soot or debris is not closing it. The code sets a minimum open area for a spark arrestor screen, so a clogged one matters.
Loose fasteners, rust and missing mesh are recorded with their location. A cap that is missing altogether is noted as well. Replacement or repair is quoted separately, and we explain what it would change.
Inspecting the chimney top from the roof
Many of the most important findings sit at the top: the crown, cap, flashing and the flue opening. We reach the roof when it can be walked or reached safely. A wet, steep or fragile roof may limit what we can do on the day.
Tell us about roof coverings that crack underfoot and anything mounted near the chimney. If the top cannot be reached, we look from the ground or a ladder and say what that view could and could not show. A return visit for the top can be arranged.
What an attic view adds to the inspection
If the chimney passes through an attic, that space can show things the roof and firebox cannot. We look for water stains on framing, clearances between the chimney and wood, and the condition of the chimney where it crosses the roof deck.
Tell us how to reach the attic and whether the opening is clear. We do not move stored belongings without asking. If the attic cannot be entered safely, we note it and explain what that leaves unconfirmed. Where it helps, a return visit for the attic alone can be arranged.
What you keep after an inspection in Lauderdale Isles
Every inspection in Lauderdale Isles ends the same way. You know what was looked at, what was found, what could not be seen and whether the fireplace should be used as it stands.
Those points are written down for you along with any estimate. If a repair is suggested, you decide when and whether to go ahead. Keep the record with the manual so it is easy to find for the next visit. The next inspection can then start from where this one ended.
Inspection scope for homes in Lauderdale Isles
- Flue lining along the reachable length
- Chase cover and chase siding
- Attic view of the chimney where reachable
- Findings explained at the fireplace
What people ask before an inspection
What should I do before the inspection visit?
Leave the fireplace cold, clear loose items from the hearth and make sure we can reach the attic opening and the roof access. Find any manuals or records, but do not remove panels or trim to look for them.
Can a small repair be done during the inspection visit?
Sometimes, when the repair is small, you approve it on the spot and the schedule allows. Otherwise it is booked for another visit. Either way, the price is agreed in writing before any work starts.
What can you tell about a chimney that was sealed shut?
We look at what can be reached from the opening and the top and explain what we found. If the seal has to come off to answer your question, that is agreed as a separate step with its own price.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo