Local pros for chimney and fireplace repair in Rose Isle

Some masonry fireplaces have a small metal door in the firebox floor, the ash dump, that drops ashes into a chamber below, with a cleanout door outside or in a crawlspace. In Rose Isle, one of the City of Orlando's recognized neighborhoods, a fireplace with an ash dump needs a few extra checks, because those doors and the chamber behind them are easy to forget.

The ash dump door in the firebox should close fully and sit flat. If it is warped, rusted or stuck open, hot embers can fall into the chamber at the wrong time, and drafts can come up through the floor of the firebox. The cleanout door outside should close tightly too. A missing or rusted-through cleanout door lets animals, insects and water into the chamber, and ash left in the chamber for years can hold moisture against the masonry.

Emptying the ash chamber is best done when the ashes are completely cold, which can take longer than people expect. The NFPA's heating safety tips advise putting ashes in a metal container with a lid and keeping it outside, away from the house. Never use a household vacuum on ashes. Our technicians open and inspect both doors, check the chamber for water, cracks and debris, and clean it out if needed.

Warped or rusted doors can often be replaced with a new door and frame sized to the opening. If the chamber shows signs of water, we trace where it is coming from, whether from the firebox above, a leaking chimney or the cleanout door itself. An ash dump is easy to miss, and a sweep is often when it first gets noticed.

The Rose Isle inspection is free with our family owned and operated team. Door replacements and cleaning are quoted in writing, with honest, upfront pricing, and work booked within 72 hours after the inspection is 10% off. Our workmanship warranty covers the work.