Chimney inspection by local specialists in Northdale
Keep your fireplace ready to use with a yearly chimney inspection in Northdale.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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An Honest Look at Your Chimney
Local inspection pros, upfront pricing and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every visit.
Why a chimney gets checked every year
Under NFPA 211, chimneys, fireplaces and vents are inspected at least once a year, and the NFPA's heating safety tips tell homeowners to have chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional. A chimney changes between visits even with light use: crowns crack, caps loosen, nests appear and joints open.
A yearly look catches those changes while the fix is small. Our family-owned team makes that visit simple, and the inspection is free.
The hearth in front of the fireplace
The hearth extension protects the floor in front of the opening. Sections R1001.9 and R1001.10 of the Florida residential code size it at 16 inches deep in front of the opening and 8 inches beyond it on either side, and at 20 inches and 12 inches for any opening of 6 square feet or more.
Our specialists measure the hearth during the inspection and check it for cracks and loose pieces. If it falls short, you hear the options with prices in writing.
Mantels and trim near the opening
Section R1001.11 of the Florida residential code limits how close combustible trim may come to a masonry fireplace. Trim and sheathing that meet the fireplace sides stay a foot or more from the inside face of the nearest firebox lining, and combustible material within a foot of the opening can stick out only 1/8 inch for every inch it sits from the opening.
New mantels and decorative surrounds are often added long after a fireplace was built. Our pros measure what is there now and tell you plainly if anything sits too close, along with the simplest way to correct it.
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
In Northdale, a sweep or repair booked within 72 hours of the inspection is 10% off.
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What Your Free Chimney Inspection Covers
- Damper operation and seal
- Accessible framing clearances
- Water signs inside and out
- Each flue and the appliance it serves
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Every recommended repair comes with a free written estimate and upfront pricing.
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