Inspection & maintenance — Connecticut
Chimney inspection in Connecticut
Documented. A careful visual inspection of your chimney and fireplace system — exterior to firebox — with photos of what we find and a written summary you can keep, share, or act on. $149, credited toward service if you proceed.
Worried an inspector will "find" expensive problems? Every finding comes with a photo you can look at yourself. If something can safely wait, we say so — in writing.
Pick a date and arrival window online — we confirm before we arrive.
What we inspect
Top of the chimney to the back of the firebox
A standard visit is a visual inspection of the accessible chimney and fireplace system — the checks that catch most Connecticut chimney problems while they're still small.
| Exterior masonry | Cracked or spalling brick, failing mortar joints, staining, lean |
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| Cap | Missing, rusted, or damaged caps; animal and water entry points |
| Crown | Cracks, deterioration, and water pooling at the chimney top |
| Flashing | Gaps, rust, or separation where the chimney meets the roof |
| Flue liner | Condition of the accessible liner; blockages, buildup, visible damage |
| Damper & smoke chamber | Operation, fit, and visible condition |
| Firebox | Brick and joint condition where the fire actually lives |
What you receive
You see what we see
The inspection isn't finished until you understand it. You get the evidence, the plain-English explanation, and the freedom to decide what happens next.
When to book one
Five good reasons homeowners call us
Inspection levels, plainly
Level 1 vs. Level 2 — and which one you need
NFPA 211, the standard the chimney industry works to, defines inspection levels by how deep they go and when each is appropriate. No ambiguity: here is what each is, and what the $149 buys.
| Level 1 — $149 | The routine annual check. This is the $149 inspection.A visual inspection of the readily accessible portions of the chimney and fireplace: exterior masonry, cap, crown, flashing, accessible flue liner, damper, smoke chamber, and firebox. Appropriate when nothing has changed and nothing is wrong. Photos of any findings and a written summary are included. The $149 is credited toward service if you proceed with recommended work. |
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| Level 2 | The transaction, the event, the change.Everything in Level 1 plus an internal examination of the flue — typically by camera — and the accessible parts of the chimney in attics, crawlspaces, and basements. NFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 when a property is sold or transferred, after a chimney fire or a weather event that could have caused damage, and when the system is changed (new appliance, new fuel, relining). Level 2 scope and pricing are confirmed with you before the visit. Level 2 for real-estate transactions → |
| Level 3 | When hidden damage is suspected.Rare. Involves removing components or parts of the structure to reach a suspected problem. Only recommended when a Level 2 shows a reason for it. |
What exactly the $149 covers
What it doesn't include — and how those work
Related services
Often booked alongside
FAQ
Inspection questions
The inspection fee is $149. If you proceed with recommended service, the fee is credited toward that work.
You see the photos, we explain what they mean in plain English, and any recommended work is scoped in writing. Nothing goes ahead without your approval — and if something can safely wait, we say so.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 211) recommends annual chimney inspections, even with light fireplace use. Moisture, animals, and normal settling cause problems that aren't visible from the living room.
Yes. A chimney inspection before closing is common in Connecticut — the photo documentation works well for buyers, sellers, and agents who need something concrete to point to. For a transaction, NFPA 211 calls for a Level 2 inspection (camera examination of the flue); see the real-estate Level 2 inspection page.
Book online: choose chimney inspection, pick a preferred date and arrival window, and submit. We review every request and confirm the window with you before the visit.
Next step
Know what shape your chimney is in.
$149, credited toward service if you proceed. Photos, a written summary, and straight answers.