Inspecting chimneys and fireplaces in Keystone
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What NFPA 211 asks an inspection to check
The national standard for chimneys and fireplaces, NFPA 211, frames a chimney inspection around three things: soundness, freedom from deposits and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance and repairs follow when the inspection shows they are needed.
Our pros use those three questions to organize every inspection in Keystone. You hear what they found under each one, in plain words, before any work is suggested, and you can ask about anything while the chimney is right there.
Nests and animals in the flue
An uncapped flue can attract birds and animals. The chimney swift, a bird that nests inside chimneys, is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which limits what can be done while an active nest is in place.
If our specialists find signs of nesting, they tell you what is allowed now and what must wait for the birds to leave, and how a properly fitted cap keeps the flue clear afterward.
Carbon monoxide alarms and the fireplace
If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, get everyone outside to fresh air and call 911 from outside. For prevention, the NFPA's heating safety tips advise installing and maintaining CO alarms in the home.
During the inspection our specialists check that the chimney is clear and drawing, and they can point out where alarms are missing near the fireplace and the bedrooms. A flue partly blocked by a nest or debris, or a chimney that draws poorly, is fixed before the fireplace is used again, and the estimate explains how.
Draft problems and what they point to
A fireplace that is hard to start, lets smoke roll out when the house is closed up or smells after rain can point to a blocked cap, a short chimney, a damper that does not open fully or a flue out of proportion to the opening.
During the inspection, our specialists look at each part that affects draft and explain which one is most likely at work in your home, with any fix priced upfront.
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The inspection costs nothing. Book work within 72 hours of it for 10% off.
What's Included
Checked on Every Chimney Inspection
- Cap, screen and how the cap is mounted
- Mantel and trim clearances
- Nests, debris and animal signs
- Areas that could not be seen
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