Free chimney inspections around Hawthorne, FL

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Understand the findings before agreeing to work

An inspection should help you understand the condition of the parts that can be examined. Ask which areas were accessible, what remains uncertain and whether anything needs further investigation before the fireplace is used.

Our pros explain their findings and price proposed repairs in a free written estimate. You can ask about the reason for each item and the order in which work should be considered. Keep the estimate so you can review the scope in your own time. To arrange a chimney inspection in Hawthorne, reach us at (352) 675-6366.

The 2020 Census put the population of Hawthorne at 1,478. Hawthorne lies inland from the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.

What's Included

Everything the inspection covers in Hawthorne

Attic side of the chimney checked for clearance
Flashing inspected on every side of the chimney
Chimney height measured against the code minimum
Repairs priced separately and started only with your okay

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Local Conditions

Metal chimneys and their chase tops

With a factory-built fireplace, your home in Hawthorne has a framed chase and a metal top. Away from salt, that top wears from water pooling on it and from seams that open over time. Our pros check the chase top for low spots, rust and loose seams, look at the storm collar around the pipe, and read the rating plate to make sure every part matches the listing.

How It Works

The yard, the roof and the attic in Hawthorne

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

Inspections you can watch in Hawthorne

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

Nothing gets taken apart or repaired without your okay, and the price comes first.

Free inspection firstInspecting costs you nothing for homes in Hawthorne; 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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Clues you can see from the yard

Before a ladder goes up, the chimney gets a look from the yard. A lean or a bulge, mortar washed out of the joints, white staining down the brick, rust streaks under the cap and gaps at the roof line all tell part of the story.

Our specialists note those first, since they guide where to look closely once they're on the roof or inside. A chimney that tilts or has separated from the wall gets checked at its base as well, because the footing carries all that weight. It's a quick step, and it saves time on everything that follows.

Checking the chimney's height against the roofline

Too short a chimney draws poorly and can drop sparks onto the roof. The Florida Building Code's minimum is 3 feet over the roof where the chimney exits, and 2 feet taller than any part of the building within 10 feet.

Both rules get measured, which matters most on homes where a roof has been raised or an addition built nearby. If the chimney falls short, you'll hear what raising it involves, and your quote says who does that work. You'll see the measurements and the price before anything is decided, and you can check them yourself.

Crown, cap and the flue top

The crown is the concrete slab that caps the brick, and it should slope away from the flue and hang past the chimney edge so water drips clear. The cap sits on the flue above it, keeping out rain, animals and debris.

Cracks, loose pieces and the slope of the crown are all on the list, along with the seal where the flue tile comes through it. Our specialists also check the cap is fastened, its screen is whole and it's sized for the flue. Any fix, from sealing a hairline crack to fitting a new cap, is priced separately so you can pick what you want done.

Free Inspection

What the free inspection takes in

Cap fastening, screen condition and fit on the flue
Walls of the smoke chamber above the damper, checked with a light
Firebrick and joints in the back, sides and floor
Rating plate and listed parts on a factory-built fireplace

Claim 10% off your first service

Inspecting costs nothing, and a first service gets a 10% discount.

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FAQs

Getting ready for a chimney inspection

Can I watch while you inspect?

Please do. You're welcome at the hearth while our specialists work inside, and they'll show you the damper, the smoke chamber and the flue with a light. Roof work stays with our pros for safety.

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 Hawthorne at (352) 675-6366.

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