Local chimney inspection for Pershing homes
Masonry or factory-built, your Pershing fireplace gets a careful inspection and plain answers from our experts.
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Checked during your free inspection in Pershing
Your findings in Pershing start with these checks, explained in plain language.
- Visible flue lining from the top and bottom
- Deposits in the flue and their type
- Attic view of the chimney where accessible
- Findings sorted by what to fix first
What goes into a chimney inspection in Pershing
Parts of the visit our chimney specialists explain to homeowners in Pershing.
Mortar joints on the exposed brick
Mortar is meant to be the part of a brick chimney that wears first. As joints age they recess, crumble or split along the brick edges, and water finds a path into the wall. During the inspection in Pershing we look at joint depth, loose sand collecting on the roof below the chimney and hollow joints near the top courses. Repointing a band of joints and rebuilding the top are very different jobs, so the estimate keeps them apart. We also check whether earlier repointing used a mortar harder than the brick, which can crack the brick edges over time.
The cleanout door at the base of the flue
Florida's code, section R1003.17, calls for a cleanout opening within six inches of the base of each flue in a masonry chimney. Where your Pershing chimney has one, often on an outside wall or in a lower room, we open it, check the door and frame for rust and see what has collected inside. A door that no longer closes tightly lets air and small animals in, and replacing it is usually a quick repair. Debris found inside a cleanout often shows what has been falling down the flue.
Switching a wood fireplace to another fuel
Converting a wood-burning fireplace to gas or electric changes what the chimney has to do. A gas appliance may need a different vent or liner, and an electric unit may need the flue sealed and capped. When you plan a switch at your Pershing home, the inspection comes first. We check the firebox, flue and top, then tell you what the chosen appliance requires before you order anything. Some conversions also call for a new cap or a change to the damper, depending on the appliance's instructions.
Other work in Pershing
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- Fireplace RestorationBring an unused fireplace back with a coordinated plan.
- Fireplace InstallationPlan the fireplace before opening the wall.
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Chimney inspection questions from Pershing
Still deciding? These answers help, and the inspection in Pershing is free.
Is the chimney inspection really free?
Yes. You pay nothing for the inspection or the written estimate, and you are not bound to book anything. Cleaning or repairs we recommend are priced upfront so you can decide in your own time.
What happens if you find a problem?
We explain it on site and put the repair in a written estimate with upfront pricing. Nothing is started without your approval, and the estimate says what each item fixes.
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