Should I get a fireplace and chimney safety inspection before buying an older home?
Yes, and Candler sits right where the fuel picture gets interesting. The fast-growing Enka-Candler subdivisions may reach the natural-gas mains, but plenty of Hominy Valley properties still run on propane — so before you buy, an inspection should confirm which fuel you've got and whether the line, the flue, and the firebox are all sound.
Know your fuel before you own it
New Candler subdivisions often go in with a basic, decorative builder-grade firebox — long on looks, short on heat, and not always connected or vented the way it should be. Whether it's on a gas main or a propane tank changes what needs testing, and either way the connection is licensed work a showroom or handyman legally can't touch. We confirm the fuel, test the line and regulator as a licensed gas contractor, and camera the flue — so you're not guessing about any of the three before you close.
A valley that rewards a clean burn
Hominy Valley sits in a natural bowl, and on still winter days that geography holds air in place — which is why a clean-burning sealed appliance is worth having here over a smoky open fire. If the inspection shows the builder-grade unit isn't cutting it, a sealed direct-vent or a modern insert both burn cleaner and heat better. We'll steer you to the right appliance for the home, not the priciest one.
Buncombe permit, fifteen minutes out
We pull the permit with Buncombe County and meet the inspector, and Candler is only 15 minutes west of our Asheville showroom. Schedule inside your due-diligence window so any finding is the seller's repair credit. Call (828) 545-0525.
Fireplace help in Candler
We install and service fireplaces throughout Candler and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.