Chimney and fireplace inspections in Brandon
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Inside a Chimney Inspection From Local Pros
Findings in plain words, and a written price for anything that needs work.
A cap that keeps rain out without choking the draft
A rain cap has to leave room for smoke to leave. Section R1003.9.3 of the Florida residential code sets the open area under a masonry chimney's cap at no less than four times the open area of the flue outlet.
Caps that are undersized, crushed or packed with debris can slow the draft and push smoke back down the flue. Our specialists check the fit during the inspection, look at how the cap is fastened and tell you if it should be replaced, with the price in writing.
The roof line and flashing
Where the chimney passes through the roof, base flashing and counter flashing overlap to keep water out. A chimney wider than 30 inches along the ridge direction that does not meet the ridge needs a cricket under section R1003.20 of the Florida residential code.
The laps, the corners and the counter flashing joint are checked on every side. Loose metal, tar patches and stains in the attic all go into the findings, with any repair priced separately.
Before you change the fireplace
Adding an insert, switching fuels, relining the flue or remodeling around the fireplace changes how the system works. NFPA 211 calls for a closer examination when changes are made to a chimney system.
Our specialists inspect first, so the plan fits the chimney you actually have, and any work is priced before anything is ordered. That order saves you from buying parts that do not suit the chimney.
What an inspection can and cannot see
Much of a chimney is hidden inside walls, behind finishes and above ceilings. An inspection covers the parts that can be reached and seen safely, and some findings point to areas that need opening up to confirm.
Our pros say clearly which parts they checked and which they could not, and they explain how a hidden area could be checked if it matters for your decision.
On any service we offer
After the free inspection, book any service within 72 hours for 10% off.
What's Included
Every Part We Look At
- Visible flue lining from top and bottom
- Soot and creosote build-up
- Firebox walls, floor and firebrick joints
- Accessible framing clearances
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