Chimney inspection for homes in Miramar
Tell us what worries you about the fireplace and the inspection is planned around that question.
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What people notice before an inspection
- A fireplace you have not used yet
- A rusted or stuck damper
- Cracks in the crown or brick
- A missing or loose chimney cap
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Inspecting your chimney in Miramar, part by part
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.
When a hidden area needs more access
Sometimes the answer to your question lies behind a finished wall, under a hearth or above a bend in the flue. The free inspection cannot open those areas. We tell you what we suspect and why.
If more access is needed, we describe what it would involve, such as removing a panel or pulling an insert, and what it would cost. It becomes its own scope that you approve or decline. Nothing is opened up without your agreement. If the extra access turns up nothing, we say so and the record shows it.
Inspecting after changes near the fireplace
Remodeling near a fireplace can bring combustible materials closer to the opening or the chimney. New trim, shelving or wall finishes may sit inside a clearance the code requires. Dust and debris can also settle in the firebox and on the smoke shelf.
Tell us what changed and when. We look at the new materials around the opening and at the hearth and firebox. If something sits too close, we explain the concern and what would correct it. It is easier to adjust new work early than after it has been finished and painted.
Checking the spark screen at the top
The screen on a chimney cap stops embers leaving the flue and keeps animals out. A screen that is torn, rusted through or missing lets both happen. One that is clogged with soot can slow the draft.
We look at the whole screen when the top can be reached and note its condition. Cleaning, repair or replacement are separate items, and we explain which one fits what we found. If the cap itself is sound, a screen repair may be all it needs.
What the free chimney inspection covers
- Crown condition at the chimney top
- Hearth and hearth extension
- Metal liner top plate and cap
- Signs of animals or nesting
Inspection answers for homes in Miramar
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.
Do you inspect the attic around the chimney?
When the chimney passes through an attic that can be entered safely, yes. It can show water stains on framing and clearances that cannot be seen from the roof or the room.
What if your findings differ from an earlier opinion?
Show us the earlier findings. We look at the same parts and explain where we agree, where we differ and why. The goal is a clear basis for your decision.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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