Chimney inspections that explain every finding in Tampa Heights
Know what your chimney needs before the next fire. Our specialists check the structure, the flue and the clearances.
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Chimney Services
A Chimney Inspection Built Around NFPA 211
Findings in plain words, and a written price for anything that needs work.
Brick, stucco and mortar joints
The chimney walls are checked for cracks, spalled brick, open mortar joints, leaning and water marks. Each one says something about how the chimney has been weathering and where water may be getting in.
Where mortar needs attention, our pros follow the National Park Service principle that repointing mortar should be softer than the brick it sits in. Any masonry repair is explained on site and priced on its own line.
The damper and smoke chamber
The damper should open fully, close snugly and move without forcing. Above it, the smoke chamber and smoke shelf funnel smoke into the flue, and they collect debris and rainwater when something above is open.
Our specialists work the damper, look for rust that points to a leak and inspect what can be seen of the smoke chamber. Anything that needs repair gets a written price.
Space between the chimney and the house framing
Section R1003.18 of the Florida residential code calls for an air space of at least 2 inches between a masonry chimney and combustible framing where the chimney sits inside the house or in an exterior wall, and 1 inch where the whole chimney stands outside the walls.
Much of that space is hidden, though some can be seen in the attic, at the ceiling and around the mantel. Our specialists check what is accessible and note what could not be seen.
An inspection after a storm
The National Hurricane Center counts hurricane season from June 1 to November 30. Wind can loosen caps, crack crowns and lift flashing without any sign inside the house. Debris on the roof, metal in the gutter or a cap that looks tilted from the ground are all worth mentioning when you get in touch.
After a storm, stay off the roof and let our team look. We check the chimney top and the roof line and give you a written price for anything the storm damaged.
On any service we offer
Sweep or repair, either comes 10% off when booked within 72 hours of the visit.
What's Included
Every Part We Look At
- Chimney height against nearby roof lines
- Firebox walls, floor and firebrick joints
- Cleanout door at the base
- Areas that could not be seen
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