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Valid for 30 Days after you take possession of your new home.

The Barrie Home Inspector is the only Home Inspection company to offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee without Strings or Time Restrictions.  Some companies will offer a Guarantee but you have to decide prior to getting your inspection report!

Roger Frost has the Knowledge, Training and Experience to offer an “Iron Clad”  Money Back Guarantee on every one of his Home and WETT Certified Inspections.  We hide nothing, all our Prices, Items we Inspect are clearly stated on our website,  also our Experience, Knowledge and Home Inspection Training is clearly visible on our site.  When you hire the Barrie Home Inspector you know up front what to expect, what you are paying, who is doing your inspection and the expertise level of your home inspector.

While most companies rely on franchise promotions to obtain your business, we base our growth on satisfied customers and excellent service. Our sole purpose is to protect you, our customer, by being the best inspection company in the Simcoe County and Barrie area.

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Below is a list of items that may be inspected by your WETT Certified Inspector on a Wood Stove, Pellet Stove or Fireplace inspection:

• Chimney & Cap
• Chimney Liner or Flue Tiles
• Smoke  Chamber
• Wood Stove or Fireplace Damper
• Firebox & Firebricks/Linings
• Hearth & Floor Protection
• Mantle & Clearances to Combustible Walls & Ceilings
• Heat Shield Construction for Reduced Clearances
• Proper Flue Pipe Installation & Venting
• Clearance to Combustible Exterior Items
• Chimney Foundations & Masonry
• Overall Condition of the Woodstove, Fireplace and its Chimney

Chimney

I always start an inspection on the roof. This is a damaged chimney that will have to be repaired prior to being deemed acceptable for use. This type of chimney damage is usually a result of not have a rain cap installed or not sealing cracks that have developed on the chimney cap. A little caulking can sometime save a home owner a lot of money.  All new chimney caps have to be one piece or cast in place concrete.  This eliminates cracks where water can enter and start masonry damage due to freezing and thawing cycles.

Chimney Flue Tiles

Chimney flue tiles are inspected for cracking and proper joints. Allowing water to enter your chimney flue is a bad idea and rain caps are very important to preserving you chimney. This chimney will require a new clay flue tile to be installed.  Most insurance companies will ask if you have rain cap and screen installed on chimney.  A small investment in prevention can save you hundreds of dollars in needless repairs.

When chimneys are damaged many people will install a stainless steel liner to get many extra years of service from their chimney.  If you add a Fireplace Insert then a stainless steel liner is mandatory,  there is no grandfather allowance for fireplaces or wood stoves.

Wood Stove Installation

Wood stove and metal chimney installation is checked to ensure all components are installed in accordance with WETT guidelines and manufactures instructions.

If you are not sure about your fireplace or chimney installation or clearances, call the Barrie Home Inspector for information and common problems prior to booking an inspection.

Chimney sections and supporting pieces have to be all from the same manufacturer.  Read installation instructions carefully as they vary between manufacturers.

Wood Stove Clearances

Wood stoves and fireplaces all have required clearances from combustibles that must be maintained. Wood stoves have their clearances identified on ULC or other approved agency, usually on a plate at back of appliance.  CSA B365 provides different methods of creating a heat shield which will allow up to 67% reduction of distance to combustibles.

Contact Barrie WETT Inspections for your woodstove, fireplace or pellet stove inspection.

Contact Roger at 705-795-8255

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