Chimney inspection for homes in Lighthouse Point
We tell you plainly when a fireplace should not be used and why, and what would change that.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Reasons to have the chimney inspected
- A fireplace you have not used yet
- Cracks in the crown or brick
- Rust stains running down the chimney
- No record of any earlier inspection
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Chimney inspection details for households in Lighthouse Point
Checking the firebox walls and floor
The firebox takes the direct heat of the fire. We look at the firebrick or panels for cracks, missing pieces and open joints. Gaps in a masonry firebox can let heat reach the material behind it. The Florida Building Code's fireplace section sets how firebox walls and their joints are built.
Soot patterns inside the firebox also tell a story. Smoke marks on the face above the opening, or streaks running down from the damper, can point to a draft or water issue further up. We note each observation and link it to what we find above.
Inspecting after a suspected flue fire
After a suspected chimney fire, the fireplace should not be used until the flue has been looked at. Heat can crack tiles, open mortar joints and warp metal parts in places no one can see from the room. The deposits themselves may look puffed and honeycombed.
We look for those signs along the reachable length of the flue and at the smoke chamber and damper. The record states what was found and what could not be seen. Any repair is priced separately, and we explain what must be done before the next fire.
Heat reaching behind the firebox
Firebrick and panels are there to keep the heat of the fire inside the firebox. Cracks, missing pieces and open joints let heat reach the masonry or framing behind. Scorch marks or darkened wood near the fireplace are a warning sign.
We look closely at the firebox surface and at any nearby trim or framing we can see. If heat may be reaching combustible material, we explain the risk and suggest not using the fireplace until it is repaired. Heat damage behind a firebox is often hidden, so we explain what can and cannot be confirmed.
Inspecting fireplaces on two floors of one chimney
Where a chimney serves fireplaces on two floors, each usually has its own flue. The Florida Building Code calls for masonry between flues that sit side by side. A fault in that wall can let smoke from one enter the other.
We match each fireplace to its flue and look at both, including the top where they end. If smoke or odor from one fireplace has appeared in the other room, tell us, because it points to a specific problem. The findings describe each flue separately, so it is clear which needs work.
The inspection scope agreed at the start
- Firebox walls, floor and joints
- Damper operation and seal
- Concealed parts named as concealed
- Hose water test where the job needs it
Asking about an inspection in Lighthouse Point
What if part of the chimney cannot be seen?
We tell you which part, why it could not be seen and whether it matters for your question. The written record lists it. If more access is needed, we explain what it would involve and what it would cost.
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.
Is a quick look from the ground enough?
It can spot a missing cap, a leaning stack or loose brick. It cannot show cracks in the crown, gaps in the flashing or the condition of the lining. We tell you what a ground view could not confirm.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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