Chimney and fireplace inspection in Storey Park
Our chimney pros inspect Storey Park fireplaces from the hearth to the cap and put any recommended work in writing.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What your chimney inspection in Storey Park covers
These items show the difference between a quick look and a proper chimney check in Storey Park.
- Damper operation, seal and rust
- Listing label on a factory-built fireplace
- Hearth extension size and condition
- Areas we could not reach, named in writing
Looking closely at chimneys in Storey Park
A closer look at the inspection, from our family-owned crew serving Storey Park.
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 Storey Park 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.
When a sweep is part of the plan
An inspection tells you the condition of the system, and a sweep removes deposits from it. Heavy buildup can hide the lining, so sometimes the right order is to sweep first and finish the inspection after. If that applies to your Storey Park chimney, we explain why before any cleaning starts and put the sweep on the estimate as its own item. You never pay for a cleaning you did not agree to. The same applies when a blockage keeps us from seeing the flue, such as a nest or a pile of debris on the shelf.
Checking the chimney after roof work
A new roof is a good moment to confirm the chimney flashing was handled correctly. Roofers sometimes reuse old counterflashing, cover it with sealant or leave the cricket untouched. For your Storey Park home, we look at the new flashing where it meets the brick or chase and at the attic side for any fresh staining. Any concern is written up so it can go back to the roofer if the work is still under their warranty. We check that the counterflashing overlaps the new base flashing and that no joint was left relying on caulk alone.
Other work in Storey Park
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Before your chimney inspection in Storey Park
Our family-owned team in Storey Park answers the questions that come up most.
Do I need to be home during the visit?
It helps if you are. We explain the findings at the fireplace, where you can see what we mean and ask questions. If that is not possible, arrange access and we will go over the findings by phone.
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.
Request your free estimate
Share the job details and arrange a free inspection with our local team.
- Free inspection
- No hidden fees
- Family owned and operated
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