Family-owned chimney inspection in Oakshire
Book a free chimney inspection in Oakshire, then take 10% off any service you book within 72 hours after it.
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Checked during your free inspection in Oakshire
Nothing here is judged from the driveway. We look at it up close at your Oakshire home.
- Visible flue lining from the top and bottom
- Base flashing, counterflashing and cricket
- Hearth extension size and condition
- Areas we could not reach, named in writing
What goes into a chimney inspection in Oakshire
Practical points from our chimney inspectors in Oakshire.
Checking the spark screen on the chimney cap
Where a masonry chimney has a spark arrestor, section R1003.9.2 of the state's residential code sets its limits. The mesh must block anything wider than half an inch without blocking anything smaller than three-eighths of an inch, and it must come off for cleaning. We check the screen on your Oakshire cap for holes, rust and soot clogging that slows the draft. A sound screen stays in place, and a torn one appears on the estimate with the replacement named. Heavy soot on the mesh is also a hint about how the fireplace is being burned.
The framed chase around a metal chimney
Many fireplaces send a metal chimney pipe up through a framed box finished in siding, called a chase. During a fireplace and chimney inspection in Oakshire we look at the siding joints, trim, paint and any soft spots near the roof. Stains and swelling low on the chase often trace back to water entering at the top. Framing repair is listed apart from the chase cover and the pipe, so each part carries its own price. Nail pops, gaps at corner boards and peeling paint along one side also show which face of the chase takes the most water.
What the flue lining is made of
The flue lining is the channel that carries smoke through the chimney. Acceptable materials are listed in section R1003.11.1 of the state code, including clay flue tile meeting ASTM C315 and chimney lining systems listed to UL 1777. Knowing which one your Oakshire chimney has shapes the rest of the visit, from how we examine it to which repairs are even possible. You hear what we found, how much of the lining was visible and what stayed hidden. Older masonry chimneys often carry clay tile, while relined chimneys usually have stainless steel with a cap fixed at the top.
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Chimney inspection questions from Oakshire
Short answers from our chimney team in Oakshire. Call for anything not covered here.
How do I get the 10% off?
Book any service within 72 hours after your free inspection and take 10% off. Mention it when you book, and the savings will appear on your written estimate for any work that follows the inspection.
Will you tell me if the fireplace is safe to use?
We tell you what we found and whether any item should be fixed before the next fire. When a concern cannot be resolved within the access available, we say so plainly instead of guessing.
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