A chimney inspection in Palmetto Bay with findings explained
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
- White deposits on the chimney brick
- A missing or loose chimney cap
- A strong storm has passed through
- Plans to add an insert
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Chimney safety inspection, step by step
Finding the listing label on a factory-built unit
Most factory-built fireplaces carry a label with the maker, model and listing information. It is often inside the opening or behind a lower panel. The label tells us which manual applies and which parts are approved for the unit.
If the label is missing or unreadable, some things cannot be confirmed, such as whether parts are original. We say what we could and could not identify. Look for any paperwork that came with the house, because a manual can fill the gap.
Comparing our findings with earlier advice
You may have heard something different from someone who looked at the chimney before. That happens. Conditions change, and each visit may reach different parts.
Show us the earlier findings if you have them. We look at the same parts and explain where we agree, where we differ and why. The goal is to give you a clear basis for the decision, not to argue with another opinion. Where safety is involved, we say which parts we are certain about and which need a closer look.
Signs of earlier repairs on the chimney
Patches, fresh mortar, sealant along the flashing or a coating on the brick all show that someone has worked on the chimney before. They can be sound repairs or quick fixes that hide a continuing problem.
We note each repair we can see and whether it appears to be doing its job. A patch with fresh staining around it suggests the problem is still active. Records of the earlier work help us judge it fairly. If there are none, we describe the repair as we found it and what it seems to have been meant to fix.
When access limits the inspection
Some visits run into limits: a roof that cannot be walked, an attic that cannot be reached safely, an insert that blocks the view. We work around them where possible and are clear about them where not.
The written record lists each limit and what it left unconfirmed. If a limit affects your decision, we explain what it would take to remove it, such as a return visit or moving equipment. We also say what that would cost. A limit is a fact about the visit, not a finding about the chimney, and we keep the two apart.
Your chimney inspection in Palmetto Bay, itemized
- Flashing at the roof junction
- Attic view of the chimney where reachable
- Lintel above the fireplace opening
- Metal liner top plate and cap
What to know about the inspection visit
Do I have to use you for the repairs?
No. The inspection and any repair are separate decisions. The estimate is yours to keep and compare. Should you book it with us inside 72 hours of your free inspection, a 10% discount applies.
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.
Does the inspection check clearances to wood and trim?
It checks the clearances we can see, such as trim around the opening and framing visible in an attic. Clearances inside finished walls are usually concealed, and the written record says so.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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