Chimney and fireplace inspections for households in Richmond Heights
Get an honest picture of the chimney before the next fire, the next sale or the next repair.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a chimney inspection makes sense
- A fireplace you have not used yet
- A smell from the fireplace after rain
- Sounds of animals in the flue
- Flaking brick faces on the chimney
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From hearth to crown, the inspection explained
Where the crown meets the flue liner
Where the crown of a masonry chimney meets the flue liner, the Florida Building Code calls for a caulked bond break. A crown shrinks as it cures and moves with heat. Brick industry guidance explains that a bond break lets it move without distressing the brickwork, and that the joint at the liner should be sealed against water.
We look at the joint when the roof can be reached and note cracks, gaps and failed sealant. Cracks that ring the flue can point to a rigid joint rather than wear across the whole crown. We explain whether resealing the joint is enough or the crown itself needs work. Either repair is priced on its own.
What an attic view adds to the inspection
If the chimney passes through an attic, that space can show things the roof and firebox cannot. We look for water stains on framing, clearances between the chimney and wood, and the condition of the chimney where it crosses the roof deck.
Tell us how to reach the attic and whether the opening is clear. We do not move stored belongings without asking. If the attic cannot be entered safely, we note it and explain what that leaves unconfirmed. Where it helps, a return visit for the attic alone can be arranged.
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.
Chimney inspections in rented homes
In a rented home, the tenant and the owner may both have an interest in the inspection. Tell us who is arranging it, who should receive the findings and who approves repairs.
The tenant can often describe how the fireplace behaves, and the owner decides on work. We can share the written estimate with both if you ask. Clear roles avoid a repair being approved by someone who cannot authorize it. Access for the visit is usually easiest to arrange through the person living there.
What an inspection visit includes
- Listing label on a factory-built unit
- Attic view of the chimney where reachable
- Concealed parts named as concealed
- Metal liner top plate and cap
What people ask before an inspection
Do you give a written record after the inspection?
Yes. It lists the parts looked at, how each was reached, what was found and what could not be seen. Any repairs are on a separate written estimate so you can compare them easily.
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.
Can I watch while the chimney is inspected?
Yes. You are welcome to follow along, and we point out parts as we go. Seeing the crown or the smoke chamber once makes the findings much easier to understand.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo