Chimney and fireplace inspections for households in West Park
Know what is sound, what needs repair and what could not be seen before you approve anything.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Changes worth an inspection visit
- Pieces of tile in the firebox
- A rusted or stuck damper
- A strong storm has passed through
- Scorch marks near the fireplace opening
Jump to
Our approach to a fireplace inspection
When a hose water test helps
Some leaks do not show themselves on the day of the visit. When the job calls for it, we can run a hose water test. One part of the chimney is wetted at a time to see where water appears inside. It narrows the search when looking alone is not enough.
The test is not part of every inspection. We explain why it would help in your case, what it involves and whether it can be done on the same visit. If it is needed, it is agreed before we start, like any other step.
Inspecting a fireplace that does not draw
Smoke that spills into the room can have several causes. The flue may be small for the opening, partly blocked or cold. The chimney may end too low for its surroundings, or the house may pull air down the flue.
An inspection looks at each of these in turn. We compare the flue with the opening, check the damper and throat, look at the top and ask about fans and closed rooms. The findings explain which cause fits the evidence and which do not.
How house air can affect the chimney
Exhaust fans, clothes dryers and closed interior doors change the air pressure in a house. A chimney can end up as the path air uses to get back in. Smoke and odor then come down the flue instead of going up.
If problems appear when fans run or doors close, tell us. The inspection considers the house as well as the chimney. The findings explain whether the cause is in the flue, in the house, or both. Some fixes are as simple as changing which window or door is open while a fire burns.
What you keep after an inspection in West Park
Every inspection in West Park ends the same way. You know what was looked at, what was found, what could not be seen and whether the fireplace should be used as it stands.
Those points are written down for you along with any estimate. If a repair is suggested, you decide when and whether to go ahead. Keep the record with the manual so it is easy to find for the next visit. The next inspection can then start from where this one ended.
Inspection scope for homes in West Park
- Flashing at the roof junction
- Mortar joints on each reachable face
- Findings explained at the fireplace
- Top-mounted damper and cable
Before you arrange a chimney inspection
Do I have to use you for the repairs?
No. The inspection and any repair are separate decisions. The estimate is yours to keep and compare. Should you book it with us inside 72 hours of your free inspection, a 10% discount applies.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
We received your request
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