Chimney and fireplace inspections for households in Lauderdale Manors
A written record of what was inspected, what was found and what stayed out of reach.
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- Family owned and run
When a chimney inspection makes sense
- A smell from the fireplace after rain
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- A rusted or stuck damper
- Cracks in the crown or brick
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How a chimney inspection in Lauderdale Manors is carried out
Crown and cap, and which one we mean
Code language and everyday language use chimney cap differently. In the Florida Building Code, the cap of a masonry chimney is its sloped top surface, which the trade calls the crown. The metal hood with a screen is a separate part.
When we explain a finding, we say which part we mean and point to it. A crack in the crown and a missing metal cap lead to different repairs and prices. Using the same words in the findings and the estimate avoids confusion.
Outside air inlets serving the fireplace
Some fireplaces draw combustion air through an inlet from outside, with its own small damper or grille. The Florida Building Code's chimney and fireplace chapter includes a section on exterior air supply. If an inlet exists, it needs to be clear and working.
We look for the inlet inside the firebox or hearth and outside the house where it can be found. Blocked grilles, missing screens and stuck dampers are noted. If an inlet was covered over during later work, we explain what that may change.
Repairs after an inspection and our warranty
When the inspection leads to a repair you approve, that work is backed by our workmanship warranty. The written record of the inspection and the record of the repair together show what was found and what was done.
Keep both documents with the fireplace manual. Should a repaired part stop working the way it was meant to, let us know and we return to check it. The warranty covers the repair we carried out. Items the inspection noted that you chose to leave are outside it, which is why the findings list them apart.
Checking fasteners and flashing near the coast
Near salt air, fasteners and flashing edges can corrode before the parts they hold. A cap or chase cover with sound metal but rusted screws can still lift in a strong wind.
We check the fixings as well as the parts they fasten and note any that have lost their grip. The estimate explains which parts and fixings need replacing and which metal suits a salt-exposed setting. Rust streaks below a fastener can be an early sign, before the part itself loosens.
What an inspection visit includes
- Mortar joints on each reachable face
- Listing label on a factory-built unit
- Signs of animals or nesting
- Flue size compared with the opening
Chimney inspection questions, answered plainly
Is the initial chimney inspection really free?
Yes. The initial inspection of the accessible parts, the findings explained on site and a written estimate for any work cost nothing. Further investigation, such as pulling an insert, is a separate choice with its own price.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo