Chimney Inspection
Inspecting the chimney, flue and fireplace
Local specialists, upfront pricing and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every inspection visit in Wekiwa Springs.
The crown at the top of the masonry
The crown is the concrete or stone slab that closes the top of a brick chimney around the flue. Under the Florida Building Code it must slope to shed water and have a drip edge. From the roof, we look for cracks, low spots where water sits and edges that no longer throw rain clear of the brick.
We also check the joint where the crown meets the flue tile. A crown cast tight against the tile can crack as the two materials move at different rates. Any damage is described with its likely effect on water entry and with the repair that would answer it, from sealing hairline cracks to rebuilding.
Soot and creosote inside the flue
Burning wood leaves soot and creosote on the flue walls. Loose soot brushes out readily, while a hard, glazed layer needs different methods and more time to remove.
We note the type and amount of deposit we see, where it sits in the system and whether a sweep is advisable before the next fire. Heavy deposits can also hide the lining underneath, so the findings say when a clear view of the tile will only be possible after cleaning. A recommended cleaning is priced separately from the inspection, which stays free.
Inspection, cleaning and repair are separate
An inspection finds and explains conditions. A sweep removes deposits, and a repair changes damaged material. The three can happen on the same day, but they are different jobs with different prices.
The inspection is free. If a sweep or a repair is recommended, it appears in a written estimate on its own line, with the reason it is recommended. Nothing proceeds until you approve it, and you are welcome to take time to decide. If you do go ahead in the 72-hour window after the inspection, the work is 10% off.
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.
