Chimney inspection for a home sale in Wilton Manors
Water entry, deposits, clearances and damage are looked at in one visit, not one guess at a time.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a chimney inspection makes sense
- Smoke coming into the room
- Roof work finished around the chimney
- Plans to add an insert
- Rust stains running down the chimney
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Our approach to a fireplace inspection
Tracing water that enters the chimney
Water shows up in many forms. Stains on the firebox, rust on the damper, a damp smell, white deposits on brick and a wet ceiling are all examples. Each sign points to a different part of the path. The timing matters too, such as whether it appears during rain or a day later.
Tell us when you have seen water and where. We look at the crown, cap, flashing and masonry with that pattern in mind. The inspection names the most likely entry points and explains how confident we are in each.
Where the chimney ends above the roof
The Florida Building Code's chimney chapter sets how far a chimney must extend above the roof and nearby parts of the building. A chimney that ends too low can draw poorly and can send sparks toward the roof.
We look at the height of the chimney relative to the roof around it when the top can be reached. We describe what we see without quoting measurements. If height is a concern, we explain the effect and what a correction would involve.
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.
Identifying each flue during the inspection
One chimney can hold several flues, and each serves a different opening or appliance. We match every flue to what it serves before describing its condition. A crack in one flue does not mean the next one is cracked, and the reverse is true as well.
The written record lists the flues by what they serve. If a flue appears to serve nothing, we say so. Unused flues still need their tops protected, or they become a path for water and animals.
Inspection points we record for you
- Cap, screen and fasteners
- Attic view of the chimney where reachable
- Findings explained at the fireplace
- Findings ranked by effect on use
Chimney safety inspection questions
Do you give a written record after the inspection?
Yes. It lists the parts looked at, how each was reached, what was found and what could not be seen. Any repairs are on a separate written estimate so you can compare them easily.
Is an inspection the same as a chimney cleaning?
No. The inspection evaluates the chimney and fireplace. A cleaning removes deposits. If heavy soot hides the lining, we may suggest cleaning before the lining can be judged, and we say whether that would change your decision.
How do you decide which repairs come before others?
We rank findings by their effect on safe use, then by how quickly they will worsen. A fault that lets heat reach combustible material comes before a cosmetic one. You get the reasons with each item.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo