Chimney Inspection
A thorough look at the structure, flue and connections.
Learn moreA fireplace inspection examines the firebox, damper, smoke chamber and the connection to the flue to confirm the fireplace is safe and sound to use. It works hand in hand with a chimney inspection — together they cover the whole fireplace-and-chimney system.
A fireplace inspection examines the firebox, damper, smoke chamber and the connection to the flue to confirm the fireplace is safe and sound to use. It works hand in hand with a chimney inspection — together they cover the whole fireplace-and-chimney system.
The fireplace is the part of the system you interact with, but its safety depends on parts you don't see — the firebox joints, the damper seal, the smoke chamber and the flue behind them. An inspection checks those parts before a problem becomes smoke in your living room or worse.
We check the firebrick and joints for cracks and gaps.
We confirm the damper opens, closes and seals.
We look at the chamber and shelf above the damper.
We verify the fireplace connects safely to a sound flue, and report what we find.
Given how many older masonry fireplaces there are across the region, a seasonal fireplace inspection catches the routine wear these systems develop — and it's the natural companion to the annual chimney inspection so the whole system gets covered.
They overlap and are often done together. A fireplace inspection focuses on the firebox, damper and smoke chamber; a chimney inspection focuses on the flue and structure. Together they cover the complete system.
Annually for a fireplace in regular use, ideally before burning season, so anything that's developed over the year is caught before you rely on it.
A thorough look at the structure, flue and connections.
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Repairs that make a tired fireplace safe and usable again.
Learn moreRebuilding cracked firebrick and joints in the firebox.
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Confirming your chimney is safe to use before you light a fire.
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Removing soot and creosote to keep your flue drafting safely.
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