Local fireplace and chimney inspection in Ocoee
A free chimney inspection in Ocoee that checks the whole system and explains every finding, from our local family-owned team.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
The parts we examine at your Ocoee home
Each item below is checked at your Ocoee home and explained before we leave.
- Crown surface, slope and drip edge
- Seal between the crown and flue tile
- Chase siding, chase cover and storm collar
- Attic view of the chimney where accessible
Chimney inspection explained for Ocoee homeowners
Our team in Ocoee walks every homeowner through details like these.
Base flashing and counterflashing at the roofline
Two layers of metal keep rain out where a chimney passes through the roof. Base flashing turns up the chimney face from the roof deck, and counterflashing, set into a mortar joint, laps down over it. Brick Industry Association guidance shows the base flashing rising at least four inches up the brick and the counterflashing overlapping it by three. On the chimney check in Ocoee we look at both layers for lifted edges, corners that have opened and sealant doing a job that metal should be doing.
A chimney check after a nearby lightning strike
A chimney is often the tallest point on a house, and a strike on or near it can loosen brick, crack a crown or knock a cap askew. The damage may be plain to see or limited to a few displaced bricks near the top. If lightning hit your Ocoee home or a tree close to the chimney, keep the fireplace out of use until we have checked the top, the flue and the attic around the chimney. A displaced crown or loose brick can drop from the roof, so keep the ground beneath the chimney clear in the meantime.
A chimney that carries more than one flue
Some chimneys hold two or more flues side by side, serving separate fireplaces or appliances. Each flue is its own passage with its own condition, so one clean, sound flue says nothing about its neighbor. At your Ocoee home we identify which opening each flue serves and inspect them one at a time. The findings keep them apart, so a repair on one never reads as approval for the other. Flues sharing a chimney wall can also affect each other, so we check the separation between them where it can be seen.
Other work in Ocoee
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- Stone Chimney RepairKeep stone repairs suited to the existing masonry.
- Fireplace RestorationBring an unused fireplace back with a coordinated plan.
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Inspection answers for Ocoee homeowners
Our family-owned team in Ocoee answers the questions that come up most.
Should I clean out the firebox before you arrive?
Please leave it as it is. Fallen debris, flakes and ash patterns tell us about the chimney above. Just make sure the fireplace is completely cold and the area in front of it is clear.
Do you inspect the chimney cap and screen?
Yes. We check the cap for rust, loose fasteners and a lid that sits too low, and the screen for holes or soot clogging. A worn cap is noted with the replacement type if one is needed.
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