Chimney inspection that starts with your question in Nurmi Isles
Know what is sound, what needs repair and what could not be seen before you approve anything.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Changes worth an inspection visit
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- A rusted or stuck damper
- A fireplace sealed by a previous owner
- Plans to add an insert
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Our approach to a fireplace inspection
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.
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.
How we look at parts you cannot see
Most of an inspection relies on a strong light, a mirror where the angle allows, and access from the firebox, the roof and any attic. We also feel for loose parts and work anything that moves, such as the damper.
These methods show the surfaces that can be reached. They do not see through masonry or behind finishes. We are clear about that limit, so a finding is not stated more strongly than the evidence supports. If a finding depends on a part we could not see, the record says that too.
Metal at the chimney top in marine air
Galvanized and some stainless steels corrode faster where salt-laden air settles on them. American Galvanizers Association and stainless steel industry guidance both note that chlorides shorten the life of exposed steel.
On an inspection, we look closely at caps, screens, chase covers and fasteners for pitting, rust streaks and thinning metal. Where two different metals touch, we check for corrosion at the contact. Replacement parts are discussed with the exposure in mind. Stainless grade and fastener choice matter more here than on chimneys away from salt air.
Inspection points we record for you
- Firebox walls, floor and joints
- Damper operation and seal
- Hearth and hearth extension
- Listing label on a factory-built unit
Chimney inspection questions, answered plainly
Is an inspection the same as a chimney cleaning?
No. The inspection evaluates the chimney and fireplace. A cleaning removes deposits. If heavy soot hides the lining, we may suggest cleaning before the lining can be judged, and we say whether that would change your decision.
How do you decide which repairs come before others?
We rank findings by their effect on safe use, then by how quickly they will worsen. A fault that lets heat reach combustible material comes before a cosmetic one. You get the reasons with each item.
Will you look at a fireplace that has an insert?
Yes. We look at the surround, the visible connection and the liner top. Some parts cannot be seen without moving the insert, and we tell you which. Moving it would be a separately agreed step.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- 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.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo