Chimney Inspection

What This Service Covers

Chimney inspection covers the full system from the roofline down: the cap, crown, flashing, liner, damper and flue interior. Many inspections use a video camera scope to check the liner and upper flue directly, rather than relying on a visual estimate from the firebox or roof edge.

Signs You Need It

• It's been a year or more since the last inspection.
• You're buying or selling a home with a fireplace or chimney.
• A storm, heavy rain, or freeze event has just passed through.
• Anything seems different — smoke behavior, odor, a new stain, or a sound from the flue.

Common Causes

Inspections are typically scheduled for one of a few reasons: routine annual safety checks, a real estate transaction, a specific symptom like smoke or odor, or as a follow-up after storm or freeze damage that wouldn't be visible without a closer look.

Our Process

The technician checks the exterior first — cap, crown, flashing and visible masonry — then runs a camera scope down the flue to review the liner and look for cracking, creosote glazing or moisture intrusion. Findings are explained on the spot, usually with photos or video, before any repair work is recommended.

Why Climate Matters Here

What an inspection turns up depends heavily on climate: freeze-thaw cycling drives crown cracking in cold markets, heavy storms and humidity drive flashing and corrosion issues in wetter ones, and long stretches without use anywhere create their own risk of nesting animals or debris. An inspection is the one service that adapts to whichever of those is actually relevant to a given home.