Chimney inspection for homes in Pinewood
An inspection that separates confirmed defects from open questions, so each decision rests on evidence.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Reasons to have the chimney inspected
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- Roof work finished around the chimney
- Scorch marks near the fireplace opening
- No record of any earlier inspection
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Chimney inspection details for households in Pinewood
Inspecting a metal chimney liner
A metal liner in a masonry chimney should be a listed product, and its instructions say how it must be sized, connected and capped. We look at the top plate, the cap and any visible part of the liner for damage, rust or separation.
We also ask what the liner serves, because a liner sized for one appliance may not suit another. If the listing label or paperwork is available, we check the liner against it. Where we cannot see the whole run, the record says so.
Inspecting a damper at the flue top
A damper at the top of the flue closes with a plate that seals against a gasket, controlled by a cable from the fireplace. We check that it opens fully, closes firmly and that the gasket is intact.
A stretched cable, a torn gasket or a weak spring stops it working as it should. We note each fault and whether it affects use. Repairs are priced separately, and we follow the damper's own instructions when describing them. We also check that the damper suits the fuel and the flue it serves.
Signs of animals found during inspection
Nest material, droppings, feathers or fur in the firebox or on the smoke shelf point to animals using the chimney. So does a torn or missing cap screen. We note what we find and where.
If an animal may still be inside, we stop and explain the next step before anything is disturbed. Once the flue is empty, the entry point and any cleanup can be priced. A screened cap is often the repair that stops it happening again. The written record notes the entry point so it can be dealt with at the right time.
Who should be home for the inspection
Someone who knows the house and the fireplace should be there at the start and the end. At the start, they can explain the reason for the visit and any history. At the end, they hear the findings and can ask questions.
If that is not possible, tell us how to reach you. We can go through the findings by phone and send the written record and estimate. Nothing beyond the inspection is done without your approval. If a finding needs a quick decision, we call rather than guess what you would want.
The inspection scope agreed at the start
- Deposits and blockages in the flue
- Listing label on a factory-built unit
- Chase cover and chase siding
- Findings explained at the fireplace
Inspection answers for homes in Pinewood
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.
Can you find where water is getting into the chimney?
Usually. We look at the crown, cap, flashing and masonry with the timing of the water in mind. When looking alone is not enough, a hose water test can narrow it down when the job calls for it.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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