A clear chimney inspection for your home in Palm Springs North
Tell us what worries you about the fireplace and the inspection is planned around that question.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When to have the fireplace inspected
- A house sale or purchase underway
- A chimney that seems to lean
- Cracks in the wall beside the fireplace
- Rust stains running down the chimney
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What the inspection covers and what it cannot
Why the fireplace should be cold for inspection
An inspection needs a cold firebox. Heat and smoke make it hard to look into the flue, and warm ash can hide the firebox floor. It is also safer for everyone near the opening.
Stop using the fireplace ahead of the visit and leave the ash in place if you are unsure whether it has cooled. We do not need a fire to see how it behaves. Describe what happens when it is lit, and we inspect with that in mind.
Inspecting the chimney after a new roof
A roof replacement disturbs the joint between chimney and roof. Flashing may have been reused, replaced or left short, and debris or tarps may have ended up on the chimney top. CPSC guidance warns that chimneys should not be blocked by tarps or debris during renovation.
We look at the flashing, the top and the flue for anything left behind. Findings are linked to the roof work where the evidence supports it. That can help if you need to raise a problem with whoever did the roof.
Inspecting a fireplace that is used often
Regular fires wear a chimney steadily. Heat works on the lining and the firebox, deposits build in the flue and the cap screen can clog. Small problems show up sooner when the fireplace is used a lot.
An inspection for a heavily used fireplace pays closest attention to those wear points. We explain what we see and suggest a sensible time for the next look, based on your use and the condition rather than a general rule. The written record then gives the next visit something to compare against.
What the smoke shelf reveals during inspection
Behind the damper in many masonry fireplaces sits a flat smoke shelf. Whatever falls down the flue tends to land there: soot, bits of tile, mortar, leaves or nest material. It is one of the most useful places to look during an inspection.
We look at what has gathered on the shelf and match it to its likely source above. Tile fragments point to the lining, and leaves point to an open top. The findings link the debris to the part that needs attention, and clearing it is priced as cleaning.
From firebox to cap, what gets inspected
- Crown condition at the chimney top
- Exterior brick, stone or stucco
- Chimney height relative to the roof
- Top-mounted damper and cable
Questions about fireplace inspections
Do you inspect factory-built fireplaces too?
Yes. We look for the listing label and the model, check the panels, firebox, damper and visible chimney sections, and compare them with the manual. Repairs have to use the manufacturer's listed parts.
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.
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 
Heat & Glo