Chimney and fireplace inspection in University
A free chimney inspection in University that checks the whole system and explains every finding, from our local family-owned team.
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Your written inspection findings in University
These are the details that decide what your chimney needs, checked by our local team in University.
- Mantel and trim distance from the opening
- Attic view of the chimney where accessible
- Cleanout door and ash dump
- Earlier repairs and patch layers
Chimney inspection explained for University homeowners
A closer look at the inspection, from our family-owned crew serving University.
The joint where the crown meets the flue tile
Flue tile and a concrete crown expand at different rates as they warm and cool. The Florida code asks for a caulked bond break around each flue liner at the crown, following ASTM C1283, so the two parts can move without cracking each other. During the visit in University we check that joint for hard mortar packed tight against the tile, split sealant or a ring of cracks circling the flue. Found early, a failed joint is a modest repair. Resealing with a flexible product costs far less than replacing a crown that has already split.
Firebrick and the joints between the bricks
Firebrick lines a masonry firebox and takes the direct heat of every fire. We check the bricks for deep cracks, loose pieces and missing joint mortar, paying close attention to the back wall. Fine surface cracks can be ordinary wear, while open joints that expose the wall behind are a repair item. During the fireplace inspection in University we separate those two cases in writing, so you know which items call for firebox repair. Open joints are repaired with a heat-rated product, since ordinary mortar is not made for the inside of a firebox.
When part of the chimney stays hidden
Some parts of a chimney cannot be seen during an ordinary visit, such as a flue that bends, a section behind a finished wall or a space above a sealed ceiling. An area we could not see is an open question, never proof that it is sound or damaged. When the question matters for your University home, the estimate describes what extra access would answer it and what that work involves, and you decide whether to go further. A written record of what stayed hidden also helps if a question comes up later, such as during a sale.
Other work in University
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- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair the transition above the fireplace opening.
- Stone Chimney RepairKeep stone repairs suited to the existing masonry.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairRepair the fireplace according to its model.
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Inspection answers for University homeowners
If your question is not here, our University team is a phone call away.
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.
Does the inspection include a sweep?
No, cleaning is a separate service. If deposits hide the lining, we may recommend sweeping before we finish the inspection, and that appears on the estimate as its own item for you to approve.
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