Fireplace inspection and chimney check in Tarpon River
From the roof down to the hearth, we inspect what can be reached and name what cannot.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Reasons to have the chimney inspected
- A fireplace you have not used yet
- A strong storm has passed through
- Flaking brick faces on the chimney
- Scorch marks near the fireplace opening
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Inspection decisions for your fireplace
Before using a fireplace that is new to you
A fireplace in a home you have just moved into comes with a history you may not know. It may have been used heavily, closed off or changed by a previous owner. A clean-looking firebox tells you little about the flue.
An inspection before the first fire answers the basic questions. It checks whether the flue is lined and clear and whether the damper works. It also checks whether the top is protected and whether water is getting in. You leave knowing whether the fireplace is ready, needs cleaning or needs repair.
The written record of what was inspected
After the visit, you receive a written record of the inspection. It lists the parts looked at, how each was accessed and what was found. Parts that could not be reached are listed too.
Keep it with the fireplace manual and any estimates. It gives the next person who works on the chimney a starting point. If you act on a repair, the record also shows what the condition was before the work. That before-and-after view is useful if a question about the repair ever comes up.
Chimney inspections tied to a sale in Tarpon River
If a house in Tarpon River is changing hands, the chimney questions often come with a deadline. Tell us the date and what the buyer or seller needs to know. We plan the visit around those questions.
The findings describe the condition we saw and what stayed concealed. Any repair comes with a free written estimate that both sides can read. We do not issue a pass or fail, and we do not describe concealed parts as sound. The written record can be shared with whoever needs it.
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.
The parts a chimney check reaches
- Smoke chamber shape and surface
- Signs of water entry inside and out
- Cleanout door or ash dump condition
- Signs of animals or nesting
What to know about the inspection visit
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.
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.
Is a quick look from the ground enough?
It can spot a missing cap, a leaning stack or loose brick. It cannot show cracks in the crown, gaps in the flashing or the condition of the lining. We tell you what a ground view could not confirm.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo