Local chimney and fireplace service for Milk District

Behind a sheet of drywall or a decorative panel, some homes hide a fireplace that a previous owner closed off. If you have found one in your Milk District home, in a neighborhood the City of Orlando lists officially, bringing it back into use is often possible, but it starts with finding out why it was closed and what state it is in now.

Fireplaces get closed off for all kinds of reasons: a leak nobody wanted to fix, a cracked liner, a smoky draft, a remodel that needed the wall space, or simply no interest in using it. Some were sealed carefully, with the chimney capped and the damper closed. Others were covered over with the flue open to rain and animals for years.

Until we look, there is no telling which. The inspection covers the whole system. Our technicians open the access you agree to, then check the firebox, damper, smoke chamber and flue liner, and the crown, cap and flashing on the roof. On a factory-built unit, the rating plate tells us whether parts are still available.

We look for water damage, animal nests, debris and any alterations that were made when the fireplace was closed. The result may be as simple as a sweep, a new cap and a working damper, or it may involve relining the flue or repairing the firebox before any fire is lit. You may also decide the opening suits a gas or electric insert better than a wood fire.

The written estimate lays out each route with its own price, and you choose the one that fits how you want to use the room. Please do not light a test fire in a reopened fireplace. Wait until it has been inspected. Family owned and locally operated, our company does the Milk District inspection for free.

There are no hidden fees in our quotes, and the job you book within 72 hours after the inspection is 10% off. Every reopening we complete is backed by our workmanship warranty.