A chimney inspection in Morningside with findings explained
No repair package decided in advance, only findings from your chimney and choices that follow from them.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When to have the fireplace inspected
- A fireplace you have not used yet
- Smoke coming into the room
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- A chimney that seems to lean
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What our chimney inspection looks at
Inspecting the chimney top from the roof
Many of the most important findings sit at the top: the crown, cap, flashing and the flue opening. We reach the roof when it can be walked or reached safely. A wet, steep or fragile roof may limit what we can do on the day.
Tell us about roof coverings that crack underfoot and anything mounted near the chimney. If the top cannot be reached, we look from the ground or a ladder and say what that view could and could not show. A return visit for the top can be arranged.
Signs of animals found during inspection
Nest material, droppings, feathers or fur in the firebox or on the smoke shelf point to animals using the chimney. So does a torn or missing cap screen. We note what we find and where.
If an animal may still be inside, we stop and explain the next step before anything is disturbed. Once the flue is empty, the entry point and any cleanup can be priced. A screened cap is often the repair that stops it happening again. The written record notes the entry point so it can be dealt with at the right time.
Rust on metal parts of the chimney
Rust on the damper, lintel, cap or chase cover tells us water has been reaching that part. The rust itself can weaken the metal until it fails. Rust stains running down the chimney face come from the same source.
We note each rusted part and how far the rust has gone. The estimate addresses the part and, where possible, the water that caused it. Replacing a rusted part without stopping the water only delays the next failure. We explain which comes first when both are needed.
Arranging a chimney inspection in Morningside
Phone us or use the form, giving your address in Morningside and a line about what worries you. We arrange a time for the free inspection and tell you how to prepare. If the fireplace has been ruled unusable by someone, say so, because it changes where we start.
On the day, we confirm the reason for the visit before looking at anything. At the end, you hear the findings, receive a written record and get an estimate for any work we suggest.
From firebox to cap, what gets inspected
- Each flue matched to its appliance
- Chimney height relative to the roof
- Findings explained at the fireplace
- Top-mounted damper and cable
Common questions about chimney checks
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.
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.
What can you tell about a chimney that was sealed shut?
We look at what can be reached from the opening and the top and explain what we found. If the seal has to come off to answer your question, that is agreed as a separate step with its own price.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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