Chimney safety inspection for fireplaces in Riverside Park
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a chimney inspection makes sense
- Cracks in the crown or brick
- A missing or loose chimney cap
- Plans to add an insert
- No record of any earlier inspection
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How a chimney inspection in Riverside Park is carried out
Where the chimney ends above the roof
The Florida Building Code's chimney chapter sets how far a chimney must extend above the roof and nearby parts of the building. A chimney that ends too low can draw poorly and can send sparks toward the roof.
We look at the height of the chimney relative to the roof around it when the top can be reached. We describe what we see without quoting measurements. If height is a concern, we explain the effect and what a correction would involve.
Inspecting after roof work or a strong storm
NFPA 211 calls for a chimney to be looked at after an event likely to have damaged it. A strong storm or a tree limb striking the top are examples, and roof work around the chimney deserves the same care. Damage from these can be hard to see from the ground.
Tell us what happened and when. We look at the cap, crown, flashing and masonry first, then the flue for anything that fell inside. The findings separate new damage from earlier wear, which helps when you decide what to repair.
Why the fireplace should be cold for inspection
An inspection needs a cold firebox. Heat and smoke make it hard to look into the flue, and warm ash can hide the firebox floor. It is also safer for everyone near the opening.
Stop using the fireplace ahead of the visit and leave the ash in place if you are unsure whether it has cooled. We do not need a fire to see how it behaves. Describe what happens when it is lit, and we inspect with that in mind.
Inspecting fireplaces on two floors of one chimney
Where a chimney serves fireplaces on two floors, each usually has its own flue. The Florida Building Code calls for masonry between flues that sit side by side. A fault in that wall can let smoke from one enter the other.
We match each fireplace to its flue and look at both, including the top where they end. If smoke or odor from one fireplace has appeared in the other room, tell us, because it points to a specific problem. The findings describe each flue separately, so it is clear which needs work.
What an inspection visit includes
- Damper operation and seal
- Exterior brick, stone or stucco
- Attic view of the chimney where reachable
- Lintel above the fireplace opening
What people ask before an inspection
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.
Does the inspection check clearances to wood and trim?
It checks the clearances we can see, such as trim around the opening and framing visible in an attic. Clearances inside finished walls are usually concealed, and the written record says so.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo