A clear chimney inspection for your home in Riverland

Our family team inspects the chimney you have, masonry or factory-built, against what it should be.

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Signs that call for a chimney check

Smoke coming into the room
A smell from the fireplace after rain
Roof work finished around the chimney
No record of any earlier inspection

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What the inspection covers and what it cannot

Inspecting after a suspected flue fire

After a suspected chimney fire, the fireplace should not be used until the flue has been looked at. Heat can crack tiles, open mortar joints and warp metal parts in places no one can see from the room. The deposits themselves may look puffed and honeycombed.

We look for those signs along the reachable length of the flue and at the smoke chamber and damper. The record states what was found and what could not be seen. Any repair is priced separately, and we explain what must be done before the next fire.

Who inspects your chimney

The inspection is carried out by our family team, and the findings come from the same people. The team that looked into your flue explains what it saw before the visit ends, while you can still point to anything you want to see again.

As a locally owned company, we would sooner go over a finding again than let it stay confusing. If a question needs more thought or a manual we do not have on hand, we say so and come back with the answer.

Inspecting a fireplace that is used often

Regular fires wear a chimney steadily. Heat works on the lining and the firebox, deposits build in the flue and the cap screen can clog. Small problems show up sooner when the fireplace is used a lot.

An inspection for a heavily used fireplace pays closest attention to those wear points. We explain what we see and suggest a sensible time for the next look, based on your use and the condition rather than a general rule. The written record then gives the next visit something to compare against.

Concealed construction around the fireplace

Parts of a fireplace are built to be hidden. Fireblocking around the chimney, the framing clearances inside walls and the base of a factory-built unit behind its finish are examples. The code sets how they are built, but they cannot be seen once the room is finished.

An inspection does not open finished surfaces. We say which concealed parts are relevant to your question and what signs of trouble we looked for around them. If those signs are present, we explain what opening up would involve before anything is disturbed.

What we check on a fireplace inspection

Cap, screen and fasteners
Flashing at the roof junction
Mortar joints on each reachable face
Chase cover and chase siding

Common questions about chimney checks

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.

What should I do before the inspection visit?

Leave the fireplace cold, clear loose items from the hearth and make sure we can reach the attic opening and the roof access. Find any manuals or records, but do not remove panels or trim to look for them.

Can a small repair be done during the inspection visit?

Sometimes, when the repair is small, you approve it on the spot and the schedule allows. Otherwise it is booked for another visit. Either way, the price is agreed in writing before any work starts.

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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With

DuraVent
Olympia Chimney and Venting
Copperfield Chimney Supply
Rutland
Heatilator
Heat & Glo