Hampton chimney inspection, family run

Free inspections of fireplaces and chimneys in Hampton, and nothing gets repaired unless you say yes.

Family owned and run
Free inspection first
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Locally owned and operated

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Once a strong storm has passed

High wind and hard rain work on the top of a chimney. A cap can tilt or blow off, a crown can crack, flashing can lift, and loose brick can shift without being obvious from the ground.

Following rough weather, our specialists check the chimney from the roof and from inside, including the attic around it, where water shows up first. If something needs a quick temporary cover to keep rain out, we'll say so and price it along with the permanent repair, so you can weigh both. Get a post-storm chimney inspection at your home in Hampton by calling (352) 675-6366.

We cover Hampton along with the rest of our Bradford County area. In 2020, the Census Bureau counted 432 people living in Hampton.

What's Included

Every part our pros check

Flue lit up and looked at joint by joint
Smoke chamber and damper looked at through the throat
Pre-sale inspections timed to your closing in Hampton
Post-fire and post-storm checks before you light another fire

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Local Conditions

Inserts that heat the house

Where a wood insert carries real heating duty in a home in Hampton, its liner and the chimney around it see a lot of fire. The liner connection, the top plate and the flue all get extra attention on an inspection. Our specialists check that the liner is sealed at both ends, that the insert's surround is tight, and that deposit hasn't built to the point where a sweep can't wait.

How It Works

The route our pros take through your chimney

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

Free chimney checks from a local family business

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 Hampton; 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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Checking the joints between flue tiles

A clay flue is a column of tiles stacked inside the chimney. The Florida Building Code has them set in medium-duty refractory mortar with tight joints left smooth on the inside, so smoke and heat stay inside the tile.

Our pros shine a light up the flue and look at each joint they can see for gaps, missing mortar or offset tiles. An open joint lets heat and gases reach the brick around the liner, and over time that damages the chimney from the inside. If a joint is open, you'll hear where it is and what relining or repair would involve.

Working the damper through its swing

On a compatible wood-burning fireplace, the damper must open fully before lighting and stay open until all fire and embers are out and the appliance instructions permit closure. Our pros assess the plate, frame and operating control, including any restriction or corrosion.

A restricted damper can contribute to smoke entering the room; a stuck-open damper can allow unwanted airflow when the fireplace is idle. Our pros assess whether cleaning, a repaired control or a replacement is suitable. A top-sealing option is considered only where the appliance's venting requirements allow it.

Reading the rating plate on a factory-built unit

Factory-built fireplaces are listed and labeled after testing as a complete system to UL 127, and the Florida Building Code requires them to be installed the way the listing says. The rating plate, found inside the firebox or behind a panel, names the model and the parts that belong with it.

From there, the firebox panels, the metal chimney, the cap and the chase top are compared with the parts list in the manual. A replacement cap or pipe from another brand breaks the listing. If parts are missing or mismatched, you'll hear which ones and what the correct replacements cost from the maker.

Free Inspection

What goes into your free inspection

Cap fastening, screen condition and fit on the flue
Every visible face of brick and its mortar joints
Walls of the smoke chamber above the damper, checked with a light
Damper operation, from fully open to fully sealed

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FAQs

Quick answers about chimney inspections

Do you check the flue for the furnace too?

Every flue in the chimney gets inspected, including ones that vent a furnace or water heater. Our pros check that each is lined and sized for its appliance and that the partitions between flues are intact.

Can a factory-built fireplace be inspected too?

Absolutely. The rating plate comes first, then our pros go through the firebox panels, the metal chimney, the cap and the chase top with the maker's manual in hand. Replacement parts are quoted from the maker's own list.

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