Free chimney inspection from local pros in Lorna Doone
Know what your Lorna Doone fireplace needs before you light it. Findings explained on site and a written estimate at no charge.
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Inside a chimney inspection in Lorna Doone
Nothing here is judged from the driveway. We look at it up close at your Lorna Doone home.
- Deposits in the flue and their type
- Base flashing, counterflashing and cricket
- Mantel and trim distance from the opening
- Earlier repairs and patch layers
How we inspect chimneys in Lorna Doone
Before you book in Lorna Doone, these points are worth knowing.
Keeping what we saw apart from what it means
A crack is something we observe. Whether it matters depends on its depth, its location and what surrounds it. In your written findings we list each observation first, then say what we conclude from it and how sure we are. That way, a homeowner in Lorna Doone can tell a clear defect from a detail worth watching, and can compare our recommendation with any other quote on equal terms. Where we are unsure, we say so and name the further check that would settle it. That line between fact and opinion is what makes the findings useful.
Earlier repairs and patch layers
Fresh caulk over a crack, a smear of roofing cement at the flashing or a newer band of brick all show that someone worked on the chimney before. Those patches tell part of the story, though they rarely explain whether the repair worked. Tell us what you know about past work at your Lorna Doone home. We note each patch, check whether it is holding and explain if it hides a problem that needs a different fix. Several patches in one spot tell us the underlying cause was never fixed, and that shapes our recommendation.
Before remodeling the room around a fireplace
New flooring, a new mantel or a refaced fireplace wall all touch the parts the code controls, such as the hearth extension and the space around the opening. Checking the fireplace before the remodel starts is easier than correcting it after. For a remodel in Lorna Doone, we inspect the firebox, hearth and surround and explain which measurements your designer or contractor should keep in mind. A new hearth or surround must also suit the fireplace type, since factory-built units have their own clearances. We are glad to review the plan with your contractor before materials are ordered.
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Chimney inspection questions from Lorna Doone
Still deciding? These answers help, and the inspection in Lorna Doone is free.
Can you inspect a factory-built fireplace?
Yes. We look for the listing label, check the firebox panels, the metal chimney, the chase cover and the cap, and compare what we see with the maker's instructions for that model.
Do I need to be home during the visit?
It helps if you are. We explain the findings at the fireplace, where you can see what we mean and ask questions. If that is not possible, arrange access and we will go over the findings by phone.
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