A clear chimney inspection for your home in Southwest Ranches
Start with a free inspection and leave with a plan you can follow, whether or not it includes work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What people notice before an inspection
- A fireplace you have not used yet
- A missing or loose chimney cap
- Sounds of animals in the flue
- A chimney that seems to lean
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Inspection decisions for your fireplace
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.
Flues that serve another appliance
A chimney may carry a flue for an appliance other than the fireplace. The Florida Building Code's fuel gas volume covers how gas appliances vent through chimneys. Each flue should serve the equipment it was built or lined for.
We identify each flue and what connects to it, as far as access allows. If a gas appliance vents into the chimney, we note the condition of its flue and the top. We also tell you when the appliance itself needs a gas service visit. We do not guess at connections we cannot see.
Inspecting after changes near the fireplace
Remodeling near a fireplace can bring combustible materials closer to the opening or the chimney. New trim, shelving or wall finishes may sit inside a clearance the code requires. Dust and debris can also settle in the firebox and on the smoke shelf.
Tell us what changed and when. We look at the new materials around the opening and at the hearth and firebox. If something sits too close, we explain the concern and what would correct it. It is easier to adjust new work early than after it has been finished and painted.
Inspecting a damper at the flue top
A damper at the top of the flue closes with a plate that seals against a gasket, controlled by a cable from the fireplace. We check that it opens fully, closes firmly and that the gasket is intact.
A stretched cable, a torn gasket or a weak spring stops it working as it should. We note each fault and whether it affects use. Repairs are priced separately, and we follow the damper's own instructions when describing them. We also check that the damper suits the fuel and the flue it serves.
The inspection scope agreed at the start
- Damper operation and seal
- Listing label on a factory-built unit
- Each flue matched to its appliance
- Written record of what was inspected
Questions about fireplace inspections
Is the initial chimney inspection really free?
Yes. The initial inspection of the accessible parts, the findings explained on site and a written estimate for any work cost nothing. Further investigation, such as pulling an insert, is a separate choice with its own price.
What happens if you find an animal in the chimney?
We stop before anything is disturbed. Some species and active nests are protected, so the next step may be a wait, a referral or an animal removal visit. The entry point is noted for repair once the flue is empty.
What if your findings differ from an earlier opinion?
Show us the earlier findings. We look at the same parts and explain where we agree, where we differ and why. The goal is a clear basis for your decision.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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