Chimney inspection from our local team in Riverside Acres
Masonry or factory-built, your Riverside Acres fireplace gets a careful inspection and plain answers from our experts.
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Checked during your free inspection in Riverside Acres
Your findings in Riverside Acres start with these checks, explained in plain language.
- Crown surface, slope and drip edge
- Mantel and trim distance from the opening
- Findings sorted by what to fix first
- The 72-hour 10% discount, written on the estimate
Our approach to chimney inspection in Riverside Acres
Before you book in Riverside Acres, these points are worth knowing.
How far the flue tile stands above the crown
Brick Industry Association guidance for masonry chimneys shows the flue liner rising at least two inches above the top of the crown. A tile that sits flush with the crown, or below it, gives rain crossing the top an easy route into the flue. We measure that projection on the chimney in Riverside Acres, note any chipped rim and explain whether a cap, crown work or no change at all makes sense. Tile height also matters when a cap is fitted, since many caps clamp to the tile and need enough of it standing clear to hold.
The hearth extension in front of the opening
The hearth extension is the noncombustible floor in front of a fireplace. For masonry fireplaces, the residential code, section R1001, sets its size at sixteen inches out and eight inches past each side, or twenty and twelve inches when the opening is six square feet or larger. We measure the hearth in your Riverside Acres living room and point out cracks or open joints that could let embers reach the floor below. Factory-built fireplaces follow the hearth size in their own instructions, which can differ from the masonry rule.
Before adding a fireplace insert
A fireplace insert turns an open fireplace into a closed appliance, and it usually needs a liner running the full height of the chimney. NFPA 211 calls for a closer examination when an appliance is changed or added. Before an insert goes into your Riverside Acres fireplace, we check the firebox size, the damper area, the flue and the chimney top so the plan fits the chimney you actually have. The measurements we take help you choose an insert that fits both the opening and the flue.
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Chimney inspection questions from Riverside Acres
Still deciding? These answers help, and the inspection in Riverside Acres is free.
Can I use the fireplace until you come?
If you have a specific worry, such as water, loose pieces or smoke spilling into the room, leave it unused until the inspection. Otherwise, let the last fire burn out well before the appointment so the system is cold.
Can you check a chimney after a roofer worked on it?
Yes. We look at the flashing, counterflashing and cricket where the new roof meets the chimney and check the attic for fresh staining. The written findings can go back to the roofer if something needs correcting.
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