Chimney and Fireplace Service in The Willows, FL

Getting a home ready to sell in The Willows, a neighborhood with its own place on Orlando's official map, often means a fresh look at the fireplace. Buyers notice a clean, working fireplace, and they notice soot, rust and cracks just as quickly. A little work before listing can help, as long as it fixes problems rather than hides them.

Cleaning makes the biggest visual difference. A sweep removes soot and creosote from the flue and firebox, and the face of the fireplace can be cleaned of smoke staining with methods suited to the brick or stone. Rusty screens, doors and grates can be cleaned or replaced. For gas fireplaces, cleaning the glass and setting the logs to the maker's diagram makes the unit look as it should.

Small repairs come next. A cracked hearth tile, loose firebrick, a missing cap or a damper that sticks are the kinds of things a buyer's inspector will note. Fixing them before the inspection takes those notes off the list and saves a round of negotiation. What we will not do is cover up a real problem.

Painting over a stain from a leak, or filling a crack without finding out why it formed, only moves the problem to the buyer's inspection, and it can cause trouble later. If our inspection finds something significant, we tell you in writing, with a price, so you can decide whether to repair it or disclose it.

Keep the paperwork. A written record of the inspection, sweep and repairs is useful to show buyers and answers questions before they are asked. Our company is family owned and operated, and the inspection in The Willows is free. Everything we recommend is priced upfront in writing, and booking within 72 hours after the inspection gets you 10% off. We back the work with our workmanship warranty.