A chimney inspection in Pembroke Pines with findings explained
We look at the fireplace, flue and chimney top together and tell you what we found in plain words.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs that call for a chimney check
- Water stains near the chimney
- A rusted or stuck damper
- Cracks in the crown or brick
- A house sale or purchase underway
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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.
Inspecting for the source of a chimney odor
A smell from the fireplace can come from deposits, water in the masonry, debris on the smoke shelf or air moving down the flue. The source decides the fix, so it is worth finding before anything is cleaned or sealed.
Tell us when the smell appears: after rain, with the air conditioning on or only when a fire is lit. We look at the flue, the shelf, the damper and the top with that pattern in mind. The findings say which source is most likely and what would address it.
Checking the mortar joints
Mortar joints are meant to wear before the brick does. Over time they erode, crack or pull away from the brick edges. Open joints let water into the chimney and weaken how the masonry holds together.
We look at the joints on each face we can reach and note where they are recessed, cracked or missing. Repointing is described separately if it is needed. We explain whether the joints affect only appearance or the chimney's resistance to water. The courses above the roof face weather on every side, so they get a close look.
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.
What we check on a fireplace inspection
- Cap, screen and fasteners
- Findings explained at the fireplace
- Signs of animals or nesting
- Flue size compared with the opening
Common questions about chimney checks
Do you go up on the roof during an inspection?
When the roof can be reached and walked safely, yes, because the crown, cap and flashing are often where problems start. If it cannot, we look from the ground or a ladder and say what that view could not show.
What happens if you find an animal in the chimney?
We stop before anything is disturbed. Some species and active nests are protected, so the next step may be a wait, a referral or an animal removal visit. The entry point is noted for repair once the flue is empty.
Does the inspection include looking at the flue lining?
Yes, along the length that can be seen from each end. We note cracks, open joints, missing sections and heat damage, and we say how far the view reached.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo