A chimney inspection in Margate with findings explained

From the roof down to the hearth, we inspect what can be reached and name what cannot.

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When to have the fireplace inspected

Cracks in the crown or brick
A strong storm has passed through
Scorch marks near the fireplace opening
No record of any earlier inspection

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Chimney safety inspection, step by step

Mixed brands of chimney parts

The sections of a factory-built chimney are made to fit parts from the same listed system. A section, cap or support from a different brand may not have been tested with the rest. That can affect clearances and how the joints seal.

When we see parts that do not match, we note where they are and what they are. We explain why it matters and what the manufacturer's instructions expect. Correcting it is a separate repair, priced after we identify which parts are listed for your system.

Inspecting when smoke comes into the room

Smoke in the room is a sign that the chimney is not carrying it away as it should. Stop using the fireplace until the cause is known. The problem may be a blockage, a damper that does not open fully or a flue that is too small or too cold.

We look at each possible cause and tell you which the evidence supports. Some are simple to put right and some are not. The estimate explains the fix that matches the cause rather than trying several things at once.

How the building code fits an existing chimney

The Florida Building Code sets how chimneys and fireplaces are built. An existing chimney is judged for its condition and safe use. Where something differs from what the code describes, we tell you and explain why it matters.

Not every difference means the chimney must be rebuilt. Some affect safety directly and some do not. We explain the practical effect of each one, so you can decide what to correct and when. The written record keeps the two kinds apart, so the urgent items do not get lost among the minor ones.

Inspecting the throat above the firebox

Between the firebox and the smoke chamber lies the throat, a narrow passage that usually holds the damper. Its shape guides smoke from the fire into the flue. A throat that is misshapen, partly blocked or crusted with deposits can push smoke back into the room.

We look at the throat from below with a strong light and note its shape, its surface and how the damper sits in it. If the throat is part of a draft complaint, we explain whether a change there would help or whether the cause lies higher up.

From firebox to cap, what gets inspected

Crown condition at the chimney top
Deposits and blockages in the flue
Chase cover and chase siding
Signs of animals or nesting

What to know about the inspection visit

Will you tell me if the fireplace is unsafe to use?

Yes, plainly and in writing. When a finding rules out using the fireplace ahead of a repair, you hear it before we leave, along with what would change that.

Can you inspect the chimney for a house sale?

Yes. Tell us what the buyer or seller needs to know and any deadline. The scope is agreed at the start. Findings are explained and written down, and repairs come with a free written estimate.

Is a chimney that serves a gas appliance included?

Yes. We identify the flue and look at its condition and the top as far as access allows. The appliance itself is a separate gas service matter, and we tell you when it needs that visit.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

DuraVent
Olympia Chimney and Venting
Copperfield Chimney Supply
Rutland
Heatilator
Heat & Glo