A chimney inspection in Opa-locka with findings explained
From the roof down to the hearth, we inspect what can be reached and name what cannot.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before an inspection
- Roof work finished around the chimney
- Plans to add an insert
- A chimney that seems to lean
- No record of any earlier inspection
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Inspection decisions for your fireplace
Where the chimney ends above the roof
The Florida Building Code's chimney chapter sets how far a chimney must extend above the roof and nearby parts of the building. A chimney that ends too low can draw poorly and can send sparks toward the roof.
We look at the height of the chimney relative to the roof around it when the top can be reached. We describe what we see without quoting measurements. If height is a concern, we explain the effect and what a correction would involve.
Crown and cap, and which one we mean
Code language and everyday language use chimney cap differently. In the Florida Building Code, the cap of a masonry chimney is its sloped top surface, which the trade calls the crown. The metal hood with a screen is a separate part.
When we explain a finding, we say which part we mean and point to it. A crack in the crown and a missing metal cap lead to different repairs and prices. Using the same words in the findings and the estimate avoids confusion.
Glazed deposits found during inspection
A hard, glossy coating on the flue walls is a different finding from ordinary soot. It resists brushing and can hide the surface beneath. It also suggests the fires have been burning cool and smoky.
We note where the coating is and how far it extends. Removing it is a separate treatment, and in some cases relining is the better choice. We explain both options and suggest leaving the fireplace unused until you decide. The choice depends on the lining underneath as much as on the coating itself.
Chimney inspections in rented homes
In a rented home, the tenant and the owner may both have an interest in the inspection. Tell us who is arranging it, who should receive the findings and who approves repairs.
The tenant can often describe how the fireplace behaves, and the owner decides on work. We can share the written estimate with both if you ask. Clear roles avoid a repair being approved by someone who cannot authorize it. Access for the visit is usually easiest to arrange through the person living there.
The inspection scope agreed at the start
- Smoke chamber shape and surface
- Findings explained at the fireplace
- Hose water test where the job needs it
- Signs of animals or nesting
Questions about fireplace inspections
Is the initial chimney inspection really free?
Yes. The initial inspection of the accessible parts, the findings explained on site and a written estimate for any work cost nothing. Further investigation, such as pulling an insert, is a separate choice with its own price.
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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