Wood

Flue Condition 

We get a 360* view of the inside of your chimney ensuring there are no areas smoke could escape back into the home and the smoke can smoothly exit

Firebox Size 

We take full measurements of the firebox and flue to ensure it is properly sized and will draft correctly when needed. If you ever want to install a new product we will have your measurements on file! 

Mantel Clearances 

Every fireplace has different mantel clearances, we do our research to make sure your mantel is safe from the heat

Proper Venting

We get inside of your chase to verify the venting was installed correctly and proper safety codes followed

Hearth Protection 

The minimum hearth protection needed for a wood burring appliance is 16" 

Damper

We make sure that your damper is safe and functional 

Firebox Condition

We inspect the condition of your firebox to ensure there are no cracks or missing mortar

Clearance to Combustibles 

We research your fireplace and verify all clearances are met

Crown Condition 

The crown allows direct access into your home. We typically start our exterior inspection by taking measurements and verifying no water can penetrate

Proper Support and Height

Every flue has a specific height needed to draw smoke out of the home properly and depending on the height supports are needed

Chase Structure

Over time the chase around your chimney system will start to degrade eventually letting water into the attic of your home

Flashing

The flashing is what seals the chimney to your roof, we inspect to make sure they are still sealed 

 Chimney Cap 

We are also looking to see if your chimney has a cap over the flue to prevent birds and other debris from entering the fireplace

Presence of a Cricket

The cricket diverts water away from the backside of your chimney preventing any standing water 

Mortar Condition

The mortar in your chimney will deteriorate over time, we make sure that it is still holding and no tuckpointing is needed

Moss & Mildew 

We check to see if any moss or mildew is growing on the chimney, this means that the structure is holding water which can lead to leaks 

We check the chimney cap for creosote build up and clean with a wire brush 

We disconnect the appliance and clean the connections

We vacuum out the firebox and inspect for any damages to the firebricks

We scrape your glass clean making it look like new again 

We dump the ashes and inspect the ash dump & gaskets 

We clean the blowers of any debris that may have gotten stuck

We keep our equipment out to keep your home clean

We vacuum and inspect the catalyst system to keep your unit running smoothly