Chimney Inspection

A chimney inspection should be a requisite part of any home-buying process, but it’s surprising how many people don’t know that. A chimney inspection can determine the state of your chimney and if any repairs or cleaning are necessary before you buy. When you sell your house in the future, a new buyer will want to know that your fireplace is professionally cleaned, swept and inspected regularly. This helps establish trust that the fireplace is safe for use and won’t cause costly damage.

Fix For You offers free chimney inspections and free estimates. To schedule an inspection, call 617 412 5846 now. If you have an oil burner or gas log set, it’s important to ask the chimney specialists specifically about these features, as they need special attention.

When to Have This Service Performed

You should schedule a chimney inspection yearly if you have a fireplace or wood-burning stove. During this time, a certified professional will ensure your chimney is in good working order and perform basic maintenance to keep it that way. Most local fire departments require annual inspections by law. If you’re not sure when you last had your chimney inspected, it’s probably best to get one done sooner rather than later.

Here are some good times to have your chimney inspected:

• When you move into a new home.
• If you notice anything out of the ordinary, such as cracks in the brick, rust on the metal parts, or smoke that seems to be lingering longer than usual.
• When you notice a drop in efficiency or an increase in the amount of smoke coming from your fireplace or wood-burning stove.

The Chimney Inspection Process

The chimney inspection process is pretty straightforward. You call up a local service, schedule an appointment, and then let them in to check anything they deem necessary. It’s worth noting that while every home is different, the process is relatively consistent.

Some of the things your inspector will check off:

• The fireplace opening (and any nearby vents)
• Fireplace tools and materials
• The fireplace flue and cap
• The fireplace damper
• The fireplace surround and mantel
• The fireplace hearth

Depending on what you find and how much you want to do to get it fixed, you’ll be able to narrow down a plan of action and budget for future repairs.If there are no issues with the chimney, you can be confident that your family is safe from any potential issues caused by a dirty or damaged chimney. If there are problems, you have time to budget for repairs before they become an emergency.

Why choose us for chimney inspection?

The first step to a well-maintained chimney is a thorough inspection every year. This will ensure that it’s in proper shape and there are no problems to be solved before they become serious.You’d be surprised at the number of seemingly healthy chimneys that can be found to have cracks, dead birds, or other issues that need addressing. The best way to find out what is going on up top is to set aside some time and get a professional to check it out.

Fix For You has been serving Boston for many years and has built up a reputation for being one of the best and most trustworthy companies in the area.

We offer a complete range of services from simple repairs like light sweeping and chimney cap installation up to new masonry construction, complete relining, and gutter protection systems.One of our services is an annual inspection, which we guarantee for one year from the inspection date. Inspecting your chimney is a good idea because it can detect potential problems early.