Your family-owned chimney company in Kirkman South

Soot, bits of mortar or small pieces of tile landing on the fireplace floor are the chimney's way of saying something above has changed. In Kirkman South, an Orlando neighborhood recognized by the city, we treat falling debris as a reason to stop using the fireplace until the source is found, because what is falling can also be blocking the flue.

What falls tells us where to look. Loose black flakes are often creosote or soot shaken free, which calls for a sweep and a look at why it built up. Grit and mortar crumbs can come from the smoke chamber or the firebox joints. Chunks of clay tile suggest a cracked flue liner. Twigs, leaves and nest material point to a missing or damaged cap and possibly an animal.

Rust flakes can mean a damper or cap that has corroded. An obstruction in the flue matters more than the mess. A partly blocked chimney can push smoke back into the room and keep combustion gases from leaving the house the way they should. Until we have looked, keep the damper closed, leave the fireplace unlit and keep children and pets away from the opening.

It helps to set aside a sample of what fell, or at least describe it, and to note when it started. Did it follow a storm, roof work or a long stretch without a fire? Do you hear anything in the chimney? Those details help our technicians plan the visit. On site we clear the flue, inspect the liner, smoke chamber, damper and cap, and explain the cause.

The repair, if one is needed, is written up with its own price before any work starts. The inspection at your Kirkman South home is free. We are locally owned and family run, with no hidden fees on anything we quote, and 10% comes off work booked within 72 hours after the inspection. Same-day visits are possible when the schedule allows.