Chimney inspection in South Miami Heights, explained at the hearth
Water entry, deposits, clearances and damage are looked at in one visit, not one guess at a time.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a chimney inspection makes sense
- A smell from the fireplace after rain
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- White deposits on the chimney brick
- A fireplace sealed by a previous owner
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From hearth to crown, the inspection explained
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.
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.
How we look at parts you cannot see
Most of an inspection relies on a strong light, a mirror where the angle allows, and access from the firebox, the roof and any attic. We also feel for loose parts and work anything that moves, such as the damper.
These methods show the surfaces that can be reached. They do not see through masonry or behind finishes. We are clear about that limit, so a finding is not stated more strongly than the evidence supports. If a finding depends on a part we could not see, the record says that too.
Fireplace inspection and chimney inspection together
Some people ask for a fireplace inspection and some for a chimney inspection, but the two are hard to separate. The fireplace and the chimney above it work together, and a fault in one shows up in the other.
Our inspection covers both unless you ask us to focus on one part. The written record lists the fireplace findings and the chimney findings under their own headings, so you can see where each problem sits. A fault in the fireplace is not blamed on the chimney, or the reverse, without evidence.
What an inspection visit includes
- Exterior brick, stone or stucco
- Deposits and blockages in the flue
- Lintel above the fireplace opening
- Written record of what was inspected
Chimney safety inspection questions
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.
Is a chimney that serves a gas appliance included?
Yes. We identify the flue and look at its condition and the top as far as access allows. The appliance itself is a separate gas service matter, and we tell you when it needs that visit.
What can you tell about a chimney that was sealed shut?
We look at what can be reached from the opening and the top and explain what we found. If the seal has to come off to answer your question, that is agreed as a separate step with its own price.
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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