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What our chimney inspection covers in Kolokee
When the schedule has an opening, the Kolokee inspection can happen the same day.
Three questions behind every chimney inspection
NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys and fireplaces, frames an inspection around soundness, freedom from deposits and correct clearances. Those three questions shape how our team works through the system, from the cap on top to the hearth in front of the opening.
Organizing the findings this way keeps them useful. You hear whether the structure holds together, whether anything inside the flue needs cleaning and whether combustible material sits too close to the heat. Each answer comes with the evidence behind it, so a recommendation never rests on a general impression of the chimney.
Findings explained at the house
Our team walks you through the findings before we leave, pointing to the parts involved wherever you can see them safely. You can ask questions while the fireplace is right in front of you.
Technical terms are explained in plain words. If a finding depends on the building code or a maker's instructions, we tell you which one, so you know the reason behind the recommendation. The written estimate that follows uses the same names for each part, which makes it easy to match the price to what you were shown.
Nests and animals in the flue
Birds, squirrels and other animals can enter an uncapped flue or a torn screen. Nesting material can block the passage and hold moisture against the lining.
Chimney swifts nest inside chimneys and are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so an active nest limits when the flue can be disturbed. We identify what we see and explain the options and timing before any removal is planned. Once the flue is clear, a properly fitted cap keeps the next visitor out.
Sorting what matters now from what can wait
Not every finding is urgent. A cracked crown during a dry month, a worn damper handle and heavy creosote before the first fire all call for different timing.
We tell you which items affect safe use of the fireplace, which ones prevent water damage and which ones can be planned for later. You decide the order, with every recommended job priced in writing before work begins. Grouping repairs that share roof access can also keep the total work simpler.
