A clear chimney inspection for your home in Sunrise

We tell you plainly when a fireplace should not be used and why, and what would change that.

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When to have the fireplace inspected

A smell from the fireplace after rain
Pieces of tile in the firebox
Flaking brick faces on the chimney
Rust stains running down the chimney

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What the inspection covers and what it cannot

When a masonry flue has no lining

Some masonry chimneys turn out to have no lining at all, or a lining that stops short. Under the Florida Building Code, a masonry chimney is meant to have a lining. A bare flue lets heat and smoke reach the brick and mortar directly.

We explain what we saw and how it affects use. Lining options are discussed only as a next step, with a separate estimate. Until a decision is made, we tell you plainly whether the fireplace should be used.

Inspecting before a change in how you use it

Changing how a fireplace is used can change what the chimney needs. Adding an insert, going from occasional fires to regular ones or bringing a long-closed fireplace back into service are examples. Each puts different demands on the flue and the lining.

Tell us what you plan to do. The inspection then looks at whether the existing chimney suits that use. We explain any mismatch before you buy equipment or make changes, which is cheaper than finding out afterward. If the chimney suits the plan as it is, the record says that too.

What costs nothing and what is extra

The initial inspection is free. It covers the accessible parts of the fireplace and chimney, the findings explained on site and a written estimate for any work we suggest.

Further investigation is a separate decision. Pulling an insert and opening a wall are examples, and so is a hose water test when the job calls for it. We explain why any of these would help, and whether it adds to the price, before you agree to it. None of them happens as a surprise on the day.

The standard behind the chimney inspection

NFPA 211 is a national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents. It covers their installation, inspection and maintenance. We use it as a reference for what an inspection should look at and how far it should reach.

The standard works alongside the Florida Building Code and the manufacturer's instructions, not in place of them. When a finding relates to one of these documents, we tell you which, so you can see where the concern comes from. Ask us about any finding you want traced back to its source.

Your chimney inspection in Sunrise, itemized

Firebox walls, floor and joints
Cleanout door or ash dump condition
Free written estimate for any work
Flue size compared with the opening

Common questions about chimney checks

Can you inspect the chimney for a house sale?

Yes. Tell us what the buyer or seller needs to know and any deadline. The scope is agreed at the start. Findings are explained and written down, and repairs come with a free written estimate.

Will you look at a fireplace that has an insert?

Yes. We look at the surround, the visible connection and the liner top. Some parts cannot be seen without moving the insert, and we tell you which. Moving it would be a separately agreed step.

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