About This Service
Keep preparation at floor level
Provide access around the fireplace and share documents you already have. Homeowners do not need to climb a roof, dismantle a cap or remove an appliance to prepare a request. Access and any removal needed for assessment should be planned as part of the visit.
Consider changes since the last visit
Tell us about renovations, equipment replacement or alterations near the fireplace since the previous assessment. A past finding applies to the system evaluated at that time. New work can create questions that the earlier visit was never intended to address.
Understand separate repair recommendations
An inspection may identify more than one issue. The recommendation should explain each task and its purpose instead of grouping unrelated work under a single vague repair label. We discuss paid work and its price separately from the owner-offered free inspection.
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.
