Inspection and cleaning
Level 2 chimney inspection for a home sale
Everything in a Level 1 inspection, plus the chimney areas in the attic, basement and crawl spaces, and a camera inspection of the inside of the flue. Commonly done when a home is sold, when the system is changed, or after a chimney fire or storm damage.
How it works
Call with the address and your dates
Tell us when your inspection period ends. We'll give you the price and find a time.
Everything in a Level 1
The parts of the chimney and fireplace that can be reached without special tools or removing anything: the firebox, the flue, the outside of the chimney and the connection to the appliance.
The rest of the chimney
The chimney areas in the attic, basement and crawl spaces.
A camera through the flue
A camera inspection of the inside of the flue.
Why it comes up when a house is sold
NFPA 211, the chimney standard most inspectors work from, calls for a Level 2 inspection when a property is sold or transferred. A general home inspection usually looks at the fireplace from the room and the chimney from the ground or the edge of the roof. A Level 2 covers the parts of the chimney you can't see from there.
For buyers
Call early in your inspection period. That leaves time to schedule the inspection and, if something turns up, time to get it priced before you negotiate.
For sellers
A Level 2 before you list means the chimney is one less thing to come up late in the sale.
For agents
If you have a listing or a buyer with a chimney, call us with the address and the dates. We'll give you the price and tell you when we can get there.
What you're paying for
What the visit includes
- Everything in a Level 1 inspection
- The chimney areas in the attic, basement and crawl spaces
- A camera inspection of the inside of the flue
What this visit doesn't include
- Opening walls or removing parts of the house to reach the chimney.
- Any repair work
Questions
More in questions and answers.
What is a Level 2 chimney inspection?
Everything in a Level 1 inspection, plus the chimney areas in the attic, basement and crawl spaces, and a camera inspection of the inside of the flue. Commonly done when a home is sold, when the system is changed, or after a chimney fire or storm damage.
What does a Level 1 inspection cover?
An inspection of the parts of the chimney and fireplace that can be reached without special tools or removing anything: the firebox, the flue, the outside of the chimney and the connection to the appliance.
Can I see the inside of my chimney?
Yes. Add a camera inspection for $75 and we put a camera through the flue so you can see the inside of your chimney for yourself, the same view we're looking at.
How long does a visit take?
Plan on about an hour for an inspection and about two hours for a cleaning with inspection. A camera inspection adds about 30 minutes. The 3-hour window you pick is for when we arrive.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. Alongside homeowners we work with commercial properties, property managers, and condo and HOA communities.
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Chimney repair
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Book an inspection or cleaning
Pick a day and a 3-hour arrival window online. If you'd rather talk it through, call (248) 266-9991.