Chimney inspection that starts with your question in Plantation
Findings explained before we leave, concealed parts named as concealed, and a free written estimate for any work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Moments that call for a safety inspection
- A smell from the fireplace after rain
- A house sale or purchase underway
- A strong storm has passed through
- Flaking brick faces on the chimney
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What happens during a chimney check
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.
When a hose water test helps
Some leaks do not show themselves on the day of the visit. When the job calls for it, we can run a hose water test. One part of the chimney is wetted at a time to see where water appears inside. It narrows the search when looking alone is not enough.
The test is not part of every inspection. We explain why it would help in your case, what it involves and whether it can be done on the same visit. If it is needed, it is agreed before we start, like any other step.
Inspection and repair are separate decisions
Booking an inspection does not commit you to any repair. The visit gives you information and an estimate where work is suggested. You can take time to read it, ask questions and compare.
We explain what happens if a repair is left, whether anything is urgent and what can wait. Some findings mean the fireplace should not be used until repaired, and we say so clearly. Others are simply things to watch. For those, we tell you what change would mean it is time to act.
Debris that keeps falling into the firebox
Pieces of tile, mortar, brick or rusted metal in the firebox come from somewhere above. Their material tells us where to look. Tile points to the lining, mortar to joints or the smoke chamber, and rust flakes to the damper or cap.
Keep a few pieces for us to see. We match them to their source during the inspection and explain what is failing and why. The repair estimate then addresses the cause, not only the debris. Until then, keep the fireplace unused, because falling pieces mean something above is failing.
Parts checked during your inspection
- Firebox walls, floor and joints
- Hearth and hearth extension
- Metal liner top plate and cap
- Flue size compared with the opening
Chimney safety inspection questions
What if part of the chimney cannot be seen?
We tell you which part, why it could not be seen and whether it matters for your question. The written record lists it. If more access is needed, we explain what it would involve and what it would cost.
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.
Can the inspection trace an odor coming from the fireplace?
It aims to. Tell us when the smell appears. We look at deposits, water in the masonry, debris on the smoke shelf and air moving down the flue, then explain which source the evidence supports.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo