About This Service
Inspection and cleaning serve different purposes
Cleaning removes deposits within the accepted service scope; inspection assesses condition within the agreed access. One may lead to a recommendation for the other. The explanation should distinguish what was assessed from what was cleaned so the service record stays useful afterward.
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.
Retain the assessment with equipment records
Keep the agreed scope, findings provided and subsequent work documents with the appliance manual. A clear service history helps distinguish a recurring condition from a newly observed one. It also avoids relying on memory when the property is sold or maintained later.
Review Lining Findings Specifically
A concern about a lining belongs to the area and condition described in the report. Exterior appearance cannot establish its condition. The proposed assessment should state what access or further examination is needed to answer the question rather than treating general visible observations as a substitute.
