Chimney inspections
Know what’s up there.
Before you light it.
Cracked liners, crumbling crowns, and missing caps are hard to spot from the ground. An inspection gives you a clear picture of your chimney’s condition — and photos to go with it.
- Flue, liner, crown & cap
- Photos of everything
- Plain-English findings
When you need an inspection
The national fire safety standard (NFPA 211) recommends one every year. A few times it matters most:
Every year
A yearly look catches small problems — a cracked crown, a loose cap, early creosote buildup — before they turn into big repairs.
Buying or selling a home
Know what you’re getting, or give buyers confidence, with a clear report on the chimney’s condition.
After a chimney fire or storm
Heat, lightning, wind, and earthquakes can crack a liner or loosen masonry you can’t see from the ground.
Chimney inspections
What we look at
- Firebox & damperCracks, gaps, and whether the damper opens, closes, and seals.
- Flue & linerCreosote buildup, cracks, gaps, and blockages like nests or debris.
- Crown, cap & flashingThe parts that keep water out — the most common source of chimney damage.
- Masonry & clearancesLoose or spalling brick, mortar joints, and safe distances to anything that can burn.
How an inspection works
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01
Check in
We hear any concerns — smoke, smells, drafts, leaks — so we know what to look for.
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Inside
Firebox, damper, smoke chamber, and the flue from below.
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Outside & on the roof
Crown, cap, flashing, and masonry, plus the flue from the top.
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Your findings
We walk you through what we saw with photos, and what — if anything — needs doing.
Get an inspection quote
Pair it with a sweep and we’ll get a clean look at the whole flue in one visit.
Inspection FAQ
What’s the difference between a sweep and an inspection?
A sweep cleans the creosote and soot out. An inspection is a careful look at the chimney’s condition. We look things over during every sweep, and a full inspection goes further — the roof, the crown and flashing, and anything you’ve noticed.
Do I need one if I rarely use my fireplace?
Yes. Chimneys that sit unused collect nests, debris, and water damage. A quick yearly look makes sure it’s safe the next time you do light a fire.
Will you try to sell me repairs?
No. We show you photos of what we found and tell you honestly whether it needs attention now, can wait, or is fine. You decide what happens next.
Light your next fire with confidence
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