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Describe the timing of visible water
Tell us where water first appears and when you noticed it. A stain can mark an earlier event rather than an active entry point. Assessment considers the reported pattern and relevant chimney components without assuming that the nearest visible crack caused the leak.
Give each fireplace its own identity
Where a property has several fireplaces, identify which one has the concern. Equipment, prior repairs and maintenance history can differ. Findings about one system should not be silently applied to a second unit simply because both are at the same address.
Keep Roof Work and Findings Separate
Recent roof work is useful history, but it does not establish the cause of every later chimney symptom. Provide the scope and timing where known. An inspection should evaluate the present junction and condition before attributing a finding to one trade or assuming a prior repair remains complete.
Identify a Reported Termination Obstruction
A concern at the outside termination should be described without trying to remove the material or climb to it. The assessment needs to identify both the obstruction and the installed system. Ordinary cleaning, component repair and an active animal concern may need different next steps.
