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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.
Look at repair materials in context
A patch, coating or replaced component may be relevant to the current condition. If you know when earlier work took place, tell us. The assessment considers the materials and adjacent areas before recommending another surface treatment or assuming the old repair solved the underlying concern.
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.
