Local pros for chimney inspection in Port Tampa
Local chimney inspection pros serving Port Tampa. Free inspection, clear findings, upfront prices.
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What We Check on Every Chimney in Port Tampa
Every inspection we do in Port Tampa follows NFPA 211, roof first and hearth last.
The top of the chimney
The chimney top takes the weather first. Our pros check the cap and its screen, the crown for cracks and slope, and the flue tile where it leaves the crown, along with the joint between them. The Florida Building Code, Residential, at R1003.9.1, wants that crown sloped so water runs off, finished with a drip edge and kept apart from the flue liners by a bond break.
These are the parts homeowners almost never see, and the parts that decide whether rain stays out. Anything that needs work is explained with a written price.
How tall the chimney stands
Height affects how well a chimney draws. Section R1003.9 of the Florida residential code sets two tests. The top has to clear its own roof penetration by 3 feet or more, and it has to rise 2 feet or more over any part of the building within 10 feet.
Height is measured against nearby roof lines during the inspection. If a later addition or a roof change has left the chimney short, we explain what that means for your fireplace and what the options are.
What the flue is lined with
Section R1003.11.1 of the Florida residential code lists the lining materials a masonry chimney may use, including clay flue liners complying with ASTM C315 and listed chimney lining systems complying with UL 1777.
Our specialists identify which lining your chimney has and check what can be seen of it from the top and from the firebox with a strong light, looking for cracks, gaps, missing sections and heavy deposits. Whatever cannot be seen is named as a limit of the inspection.
Factory-built fireplaces and their labels
A factory-built fireplace is a tested, listed unit. Section R1004.1 of the Florida residential code requires it to be listed and labeled and installed according to its listing, and the listing standard is UL 127.
Our specialists look for the label, identify the model where they can and check the firebox panels, the doors and screens, the air openings and the connection to the chimney. Replacement parts and changes must fit that listing, and we tell you if anything does not.
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Findings first, then 72 hours to book the work at 10% off.
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Your Chimney Inspection in Port Tampa
- Crown surface, slope and edges
- Chimney height against nearby roof lines
- Hearth extension size and condition
- Nests, debris and animal signs
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