Inspecting chimneys and fireplaces in Thonotosassa
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Chimney Inspection, Top to Bottom
We inspect chimneys across Thonotosassa for free and explain every finding on site.
The screen under the cap
If your masonry chimney has a spark arrestor, its mesh size comes from section R1003.9.2 of the Florida residential code. The screen must stop anything larger than half an inch across while letting anything under three eighths of an inch pass, and it must be accessible and removable for cleaning.
A screen clogged with soot or debris can restrict the draft, and one with holes rusted through no longer keeps embers in or animals out. Our pros check both and note whether the screen can be cleaned or should be replaced.
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.
Signs of water inside and out
Water does plenty of damage to chimneys, so every inspection includes a search for it: stains beside the chimney, rust on the damper, white crust on the brick, damp ash and spalled faces near the top.
When our pros find water signs, they trace them to the likely entry point and explain what the repair involves before anything is priced. A controlled water test can be scheduled if the source is still unclear.
Findings explained on site
At the end of the inspection our specialists walk you through what they checked, what they found and what they could not see. You can ask questions while the chimney is right there.
Any work they recommend goes into a free written estimate with upfront prices and no hidden fees. Nothing is scheduled until you approve it, and anything you approve in the 72 hours that follow the inspection is 10% off.
On any service we offer
The inspection costs nothing. Book work within 72 hours of it for 10% off.
What's Included
Checked on Every Chimney Inspection
- Damper operation and seal
- Smoke chamber and smoke shelf
- Firebox walls, floor and firebrick joints
- Each flue and the appliance it serves
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