A clear chimney inspection for your home in The Roads
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
What people notice before an inspection
- White deposits on the chimney brick
- Cracks in the crown or brick
- A fireplace sealed by a previous owner
- Rust stains running down the chimney
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Inspection decisions for your fireplace
What the deposits inside the flue tell us
Soot and residue are part of what an inspection records. Their amount, texture and location say something about how the fireplace burns. A heavy, glossy coating needs a different response from a light layer of dry soot.
We describe what we see without turning the inspection into a cleaning. If the flue needs sweeping before its surface can be judged, we say so. Any cleaning or deposit treatment is priced as its own item and is your choice. We also mention what the deposits suggest about the wood and the way the fires are built.
Findings explained before we leave
At the end of the inspection, we go through what we found at the fireplace and, where useful, outside. Each finding is linked to the part it concerns and to what it means for use. You can ask questions while the evidence is in front of you.
We separate confirmed defects from things that look suspect but cannot be confirmed. We also say what is in good order. A list of problems without that context is hard to act on, so we give you the whole picture.
Debris that keeps falling into the firebox
Pieces of tile, mortar, brick or rusted metal in the firebox come from somewhere above. Their material tells us where to look. Tile points to the lining, mortar to joints or the smoke chamber, and rust flakes to the damper or cap.
Keep a few pieces for us to see. We match them to their source during the inspection and explain what is failing and why. The repair estimate then addresses the cause, not only the debris. Until then, keep the fireplace unused, because falling pieces mean something above is failing.
Signs of animals found during inspection
Nest material, droppings, feathers or fur in the firebox or on the smoke shelf point to animals using the chimney. So does a torn or missing cap screen. We note what we find and where.
If an animal may still be inside, we stop and explain the next step before anything is disturbed. Once the flue is empty, the entry point and any cleanup can be priced. A screened cap is often the repair that stops it happening again. The written record notes the entry point so it can be dealt with at the right time.
The parts a chimney check reaches
- Flashing at the roof junction
- Lintel above the fireplace opening
- Written record of what was inspected
- Flue size compared with the opening
Common questions about chimney checks
Should I have the chimney inspected after roof work?
It is a sensible step. Roof work disturbs the flashing and can leave debris or tarps on the chimney top. We look at the top, the flashing and the flue for anything that changed.
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.
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 
Heat & Glo