Chimney Champions Answers Your Chimney FAQ for Jacksonville

Chimney Champions is a Jacksonville, FL chimney inspection and cleaning company. Its lead technician, Michael Wood, is a third-generation chimney sweep and CSIA-Certified technician. The questions below are the ones Jacksonville homeowners ask most often before scheduling service.

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Are Chimney Champions technicians licensed?

Florida does not issue a contractor license specifically for chimney sweeps. Chimney Champions technicians hold active CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweep credentials and train annually through CSIA, CVC Coaching and All Star Relining. The company carries the appropriate Florida business licenses to operate.

How long has Chimney Champions been in business?

Chimney Champions has been locally owned and operated in Jacksonville since 2017. Lead technician Michael Wood is a third-generation chimney sweep who has held CSIA certification since 2015. Michael is also a licensed Florida Home Inspector (FL License #HI9859) and a member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI16062120).

Will a Chimney Champions technician get on the roof?

A Chimney Champions technician will access your roof when weather permits, the roof is reachable with a 13-foot ladder, and getting on the roof carries no risk of damage or injury. When roof access is not possible, the technician inspects from the ladder edge using binoculars and an aerial drone. The attic space, when accessible, often reveals more about chimney condition than the exterior alone, and the technician will inspect it as well.

Do I have to be home during the appointment?

Chimney Champions does not require anyone to be present, provided the technician has complete interior access to the fireplace and attic hatch. Attending is encouraged so you can see the cleaning and inspection process, point out concerns and ask questions. The technician will review findings, identify any issues and offer maintenance and safety tips before leaving.

What does the inspection report include?

Chimney Champions produces a color-photo report customized to your specific chimney system. Homes with more than one chimney system receive a separate report for each. Reports are delivered by email as a PDF, most often the same day as the appointment.

For a closer look at what a professional inspection covers, see Chimney Champions chimney inspections.

What repair work does Chimney Champions perform?

Chimney Champions specializes in chimney inspections and chimney cleaning. The company also replaces chimney caps and chase covers, along with other minor repairs. Major structural masonry work is outside the scope of services offered.

Does Chimney Champions do full home inspections?

Chimney Champions specializes in chimneys only and does not perform general home inspections.

Does Chimney Champions give free estimates?

Chimney Champions can provide an exact price for cleaning and inspecting your chimney system by phone or email before you schedule. After completing a Level 1 or Level 2 service, the technician will provide a free written estimate for any repairs within the scope of services, such as chimney cap or chase cover replacement.

Can Chimney Champions come out only to measure a chimney cap or chase cover?

Chimney Champions takes measurements only during a scheduled Level 1 or Level 2 service appointment, not as a stand-alone visit.

Can Chimney Champions replace a chimney cap or chase cover without an inspection?

Chimney Champions does not replace chimney caps or chase covers without a complete inspection first. The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends annual inspections for every chimney. When exterior damage is visible, interior damage from moisture intrusion is also common and may compromise safe use of the system. Replacing a cap or cover without inspecting the full system would not meet NFPA 211 standards or CSIA protocol, and Chimney Champions does not offer that service.

In a typical case, a Jacksonville homeowner contacts Chimney Champions after noticing a rusted chase cover. During the Level 2 inspection that follows, the technician uses a video camera inside the flue liner and thermal infrared imaging in the attic space. The inspection reveals moisture damage inside the flue that the homeowner had no way to detect from outside. The technician documents the interior condition with color photos in the written report and provides a free estimate for a new stainless-steel chase cover along with any liner repairs needed before the fireplace can be safely used again.

Can Chimney Champions remove birds or bees from a chimney?

Chimney Champions can remove inactive nests and debris from a chimney. Live wildlife activity must be resolved before any service appointment can proceed.

  • Live wasps: contact an exterminator before scheduling.
  • Live bees or a beehive: contact Chimney Champions and the team can recommend a relocation service.
  • Live bird activity: read the chimney cap guidance for year-round protection before taking any action, as certain bird species are federally protected.

Does Chimney Champions offer coupons or military discounts?

Ask any Chimney Champions staff member about current promotional discounts when scheduling your appointment.

Can Chimney Champions find a chimney leak?

Chimney Champions uses thermal infrared imaging during inspections to locate the source of a leak and map the extent of any moisture intrusion. The technician documents findings in a written report and recommends appropriate repairs.

Why should Jacksonville homeowners choose Chimney Champions?

Chimney Champions serves Jacksonville homeowners with CSIA-certified technicians, National Chimney Sweep Guild membership, IAC2 credentials and NFPA 211-compliant procedures. Michael Wood has held CSIA certification since 2015 and the company has operated in Northeast Florida since 2017.

  • Every Level 1 and Level 2 service includes a written, color-photo report delivered the same day or within 24 hours.
  • Inspections use aerial drones, video camera systems and thermal infrared imaging.
  • Technicians train annually through CSIA, CVC Coaching and All Star Relining.
  • No subcontractors are used on service appointments.

For more on what certified credentials mean for your home, see why hiring a certified chimney sweep matters and why chimney inspections matter in real estate transactions.

To schedule a chimney inspection in Jacksonville, call (904) 268-7200 or book online.