Chimney inspection for homes in Little Gables
We check the lining, damper, crown, cap and flashing and explain how each affects safe use.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before an inspection
- A smell from the fireplace after rain
- A strong storm has passed through
- A fireplace sealed by a previous owner
- Plans to add an insert
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Inspecting your chimney in Little Gables, part by part
What costs nothing and what is extra
The initial inspection is free. It covers the accessible parts of the fireplace and chimney, the findings explained on site and a written estimate for any work we suggest.
Further investigation is a separate decision. Pulling an insert and opening a wall are examples, and so is a hose water test when the job calls for it. We explain why any of these would help, and whether it adds to the price, before you agree to it. None of them happens as a surprise on the day.
Approving repairs after your free inspection
The free inspection gives you an estimate for anything we suggest. Take time to read it and ask about each line.
Work you approve within 72 hours of that free inspection gets a 10% discount. The hours are counted from your own inspection, and the discount covers any service on the estimate that you book inside that window. The amount is shown before you decide. There is no need to decide at the hearth, and no pressure to book everything at once.
Inspecting a decorative fireplace that stays unlit
Some fireplaces go unlit and serve only as a feature of the room. The chimney above them still faces rain, sun and animals. Water entering through an unprotected top can damage the masonry and the room below.
An inspection of a decorative fireplace focuses on the top, the damper and signs of water. We also check whether the flue is closed off in a way that suits a fireplace that is not used. If you might light it one day, we explain what would need checking first.
Signs of movement in the chimney structure
A chimney that leans, pulls away from the house wall or shows long diagonal cracks may be moving. Loose courses of brick at the top and gaps where the chimney meets the siding are other signs.
We describe what we see and how far it extends. Movement can have several causes, and some need a deeper look than a free inspection can give. We explain what we can conclude, what we cannot and what the next step would be. Until the cause is known, keep people and belongings clear of any loose masonry at the top.
The inspection scope agreed at the start
- Hearth and hearth extension
- Visible clearances to combustible material
- Chimney height relative to the roof
- Top-mounted damper and cable
Questions about fireplace inspections
Do you inspect factory-built fireplaces too?
Yes. We look for the listing label and the model, check the panels, firebox, damper and visible chimney sections, and compare them with the manual. Repairs have to use the manufacturer's listed parts.
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.
Does the inspection include looking at the flue lining?
Yes, along the length that can be seen from each end. We note cracks, open joints, missing sections and heat damage, and we say how far the view reached.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Local service. Careful repairs. A fireplace worth coming home to.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo