Alachua chimney inspection, family run

Family-run chimney inspections in Alachua. Understand the findings before choosing repairs.

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What the rating plate on a metal fireplace says

Factory-built fireplaces come as listed systems: the firebox, the metal chimney, the cap and the parts between them were tested together, and the rating plate says which ones belong.

That plate, checked against the maker's manual page by page, helps our specialists spot mismatched pieces, cracked refractory panels, rust on the chimney pipe and gaps in the chase top above the roof. Replacement parts are quoted by the maker's catalog name, since only listed parts keep the system as it was tested. Ask one of our local pros about inspecting your factory-built unit in Alachua: (352) 675-6366.

Close to Alachua is San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park. Measured directly, about 11 miles separate Alachua from the Gainesville reference point.

What's Included

Roof, flue, firebox and attic

Smoke chamber and damper looked at through the throat
Flashing inspected on every side of the chimney
Each flue in a shared chimney inspected on its own
Post-fire and post-storm checks before you light another fire

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Local Conditions

A chimney left idle for years

If a fireplace in Alachua has gone years without a fire, the chimney has had time to collect nests and debris, and the damper may be rusted in place. Our specialists check the flue for blockages, work the damper, and look at the firebox and liner before anyone lights a fire. You'll know what it takes to bring the fireplace back into use, step by step and given a written price.

How It Works

What happens on an inspection in Alachua

A few questions, then outside

We ask what you've noticed, then check the chimney from the ground and the roof.
Inside, firebox to flue

Firebox, hearth, damper, smoke chamber and flue get a light and a mirror, and you can watch.
Attic and connections

Clearances, fireblocking and any stove or insert connection within reach are checked.
Findings in writing

Our pros explain the findings and provide a written estimate for any proposed repairs.

Why Choose Us

Clear answers about your chimney in Alachua

Locally owned and run
A family-run company
100% satisfaction guarantee
Your inspection is free
Same-day visits available
Arrange a visit, take 10% off

You're welcome to watch the inside part of the inspection, and our pros explain what they see as they go.

Free inspection firstInspecting costs you nothing for homes in Alachua; you only pay for repairs you choose to make.
Locally owned and operatedWe're locally owned, so the pro who inspected your chimney can return for the repair.
Same-day service is availableSame-day inspections are available when the schedule has room, handy before a closing.

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Fire blocking at each floor the chimney crosses

Every floor and ceiling the chimney crosses leaves a gap around it, and that gap has to be closed with noncombustible material. That fireblocking stops a fire in a wall cavity from racing up alongside the chimney.

It's a code requirement in Florida, and it's easy to miss when rooms are remodeled or insulation is added. Our pros look for it wherever the chimney can be reached, in the attic and around ceiling openings, and note any gap or combustible filler used instead. Closing the gap properly is a small job with a big safety payoff, and it's priced separately from any other repair on the list.

Where the pipe enters the chimney

A stove connector joins the chimney through a thimble, a fireclay, refractory or metal sleeve set in the masonry. The Florida Building Code wants it built so the connector can't pull out of the wall or poke into the flue past the liner.

We check that the thimble is solid, that the connector fits it snugly, and that the pipe stops at the inner face of the liner. A pipe pushed too far into the flue narrows it and catches deposit. A loose thimble lets smoke leak into the room. Both are worth fixing, and you'll get prices for each.

Flashing seen from the roof

Where brick meets roofing, layered metal flashing keeps rain out of the joint. It's built in layers, with base pieces on the roof and counter pieces set into the brick above them, and it's one of the places water gets in when it's worn.

All four sides of the flashing get checked for lifted edges, gaps, rust holes and dried-out sealant. On wider chimneys, our pros check for a cricket behind the chimney to shed water. If the roof covering around the chimney has failed, they'll say so, since that part goes to a roofer, and your quote will say who does what.

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Checked from cap to hearth in Alachua

Flue tile joints and any cracked or shifted tiles
Firebrick and joints in the back, sides and floor
Hearth size and cracks in front of the opening
Rating plate and listed parts on a factory-built fireplace

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FAQs

Booking an inspection in Alachua

What happens after a chimney fire?

If it's burning now, leave the house and call 911 once you're outside. Once it's out and the fire department has cleared the house, don't light another fire until the flue has been inspected, since tiles can crack and the damper can warp. Our pros check the full flue and the attic side and tell you what needs repair.

How are the findings explained?

Our pros discuss what they could examine, any concerns and proposed next steps. Repairs are quoted in writing before you choose work. Arrange a visit in Alachua at (352) 675-6366.

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