Free chimney inspection from local pros in Andover Lakes
One visit covers the firebox, damper, flue, crown, cap and flashing on your Andover Lakes chimney. The inspection is free.
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Inside a chimney inspection in Andover Lakes
Your findings in Andover Lakes start with these checks, explained in plain language.
- Visible flue lining from the top and bottom
- Cleanout door and ash dump
- Chimney height against nearby rooflines
- Glass doors, screen and firebox panels
Our approach to chimney inspection in Andover Lakes
What our pros check and why, on chimney inspections across Andover Lakes.
The joint where the crown meets the flue tile
Flue tile and a concrete crown expand at different rates as they warm and cool. The Florida code asks for a caulked bond break around each flue liner at the crown, following ASTM C1283, so the two parts can move without cracking each other. During the visit in Andover Lakes we check that joint for hard mortar packed tight against the tile, split sealant or a ring of cracks circling the flue. Found early, a failed joint is a modest repair. Resealing with a flexible product costs far less than replacing a crown that has already split.
What accessible means on an inspection
An honest chimney inspection is limited to what can be reached and seen without taking the house apart. That includes the firebox, the damper area, the chimney top, the roof junction, the attic and any open access panels. Inside walls and behind finished surfaces are outside that reach. For your Andover Lakes home, our notes list the areas we covered, so you know exactly what the findings do and do not describe. If you want an answer about a hidden area, we explain what opening it would involve before any work is agreed.
Before adding a fireplace insert
A fireplace insert turns an open fireplace into a closed appliance, and it usually needs a liner running the full height of the chimney. NFPA 211 calls for a closer examination when an appliance is changed or added. Before an insert goes into your Andover Lakes fireplace, we check the firebox size, the damper area, the flue and the chimney top so the plan fits the chimney you actually have. The measurements we take help you choose an insert that fits both the opening and the flue.
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Chimney inspection questions from Andover Lakes
Short answers from our chimney team in Andover Lakes. Call for anything not covered here.
Can I use the fireplace until you come?
If you have a specific worry, such as water, loose pieces or smoke spilling into the room, leave it unused until the inspection. Otherwise, let the last fire burn out well before the appointment so the system is cold.
Is same-day service available?
Often, yes. Same-day service is available when the schedule allows, so call early in the day and we will tell you the next open time.
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