Fireplace Inspection Plano
Fireplace Inspection in Plano, TX & Across North Texas
Fireplace Inspections, by Sweeps n Ladders – Keeping Plano Homes Safe!
Regular Fireplace Inspections & Video Scans Will Keep Your Plano Home Safer & You Better Informed.
As a Plano homeowner, protecting your home and family is a priority. You work hard to protect against avoidable dangers and unnecessary financial loss. Surprisingly, most homeowners do not realize that regular fireplace inspections can go a long way towards protecting your assets and your loved ones?
Schedule your Plano fireplace inspection today!
The Importance of a Fireplace Inspection – Plano, TX
Do you have a gas or a wood burning fireplace? Either type is recommended to have regular fireplace inspections carried out. Regular fireplace inspections are important to the overall health and safety of your home. A complete fireplace inspection scans for issues and can help reduce the risk of chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Ideally, diagnosing minor problems early before they turn into costly repairs.
The majority of fireplace issues are discovered during fireplace inspections, thus the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urge homeowners not to miss their annual inspection. When you maintain annual inspections, of the fireplace in your Plano home, you will have the peace of mind and confidence your fireplace and chimney are clean, in good working order, and ready to bring you and your family another year of comfort, heat, and delight.
Fireplace and Chimney Video Scan to Get a Closer Inspection – Plano
When Sweeps n Ladders performs our thorough fireplace and chimney inspection, we use the modern video scan technology to fully scan the interior. Our technicians use video to look for cracks, moisture issues, signs of liner damage, and blockages.
In addition to scanning the interior of the chimney, our fireplace inspection includes a complete an exterior inspection of the chimney crown, cap, damper, and flashing while examining overall condition of the brick and mortar.
Specifics of the typical Plano fireplace inspection:
CHIMNEY CHECK
Proper Height
Cap, Spark Arrestor & Animal Guard
Crown – Cracking or Pitting
Mortar Joints & Brickwork – Cracking or Spalling
Flashing & Flue Collars
Flue Liner & Tile Joints – Condition & Shifting
Resistance to Water
FIREPLACE CHECK
Smoke Chamber
Damper
Firebox, Cracking & Fire panel
Ash Container, Clean Out & Fire Door
Gas Starter
Lintel
Hearth Protection
Upon completion, our technician will provide you information regarding any areas that need to be addressed and suggest any additional fireplace repairs and services that may be necessary. Do not take a chance, have your chimney and fireplace checked to reduce the risk of chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Let us help you promote safety and good health with a clean, unclogged, inspected fireplace and chimney.
What are the Other Times a Fireplace Inspection is Necessary, for a Home in Plano?
At Sweeps n Ladders, we are often asked, “Other than on an annual basis, when should a professional fireplace inspection be scheduled?”
When buying/selling the property
When changing fuel, appliance type/size, or chimney liner
When problems or changes in performance are noticed
After a chimney fire or severe weather event