Need a chimney inspection in Tioga?

Stain near the chimney or cracks in the firebox? A free inspection in Tioga tells you what it means and what it costs.

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Bringing back a fireplace that's sat cold for years

Inherited a fireplace that's been cold for years? Don't light it until someone has looked inside. A long-idle flue can hold nests, fallen tile, loose mortar or old deposit, and a damper that hasn't moved in a decade may not open at all.

Before any fire goes in, the whole chimney gets a careful look, what can be cleared is cleared, and you'll hear what it would take to bring the fireplace back into use. Sometimes it's a sweep and a new cap; sometimes it's more, and you'll see the choices side by side with their prices. Ask about a first look at your idle fireplace in Tioga by calling (352) 675-6366.

Tioga is about 8 miles from the Gainesville reference point, measured in a straight line. Homes in Tioga are part of the Alachua County ground our pros cover.

What's Included

Everything the inspection covers in Tioga

Flue lit up and looked at joint by joint
Attic side of the chimney checked for clearance
Flashing inspected on every side of the chimney
Each flue in a shared chimney inspected on its own

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Local Conditions

Inserts that heat the house

Where a wood insert carries real heating duty in a home in Tioga, 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 yard, the roof and the attic in Tioga

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 Tioga

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

Inserts and factory-built units get the extra checks their parts need.

Free inspection firstInspecting costs you nothing for homes in Tioga; 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 smoke chamber

Above the damper, the walls lean in to meet the flue. The code calls for that smoke chamber to be built of solid masonry and parged smooth, because rough, stepped or cracked walls slow the smoke and collect deposit.

A light and a mirror through the open damper let our specialists see the chamber walls. They're checking for bare brick where the parging has fallen away, cracks, and heavy deposit on the ledges. A chamber in poor shape can cause smoking and odor even in a freshly swept chimney, and it can be repaired with a new refractory coating applied over the old walls.

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.

Stove connector pipe and its joints

On the pipe joining a stove to the chimney, NFPA 211 lists what to check: how it's supported, how its joints are fastened, its pitch, and signs of damage, deterioration, blockage or heavy deposit.

Each of those is checked, plus the clearance from the pipe to nearby walls and ceilings and the spot where the pipe enters the chimney. Rusted sections, loose joints or a pipe that sags back toward the stove are all noted, and your quote says who corrects them. A connector in good order is one of the simplest ways to keep a stove venting properly.

Free Inspection

What the free inspection takes in

Cap fastening, screen condition and fit on the flue
Damper operation, from fully open to fully sealed
Each flue, where the chimney serves more than one appliance
Water clues inside, from rust to white deposits and odor

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.

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.

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