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Buying or selling and not sure what shape the chimney's in? A Level 2 inspection tells you exactly where it stands — in writing.
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Quick Answer
Which chimney inspection do I need?
A Level 1 is the routine annual check; a Level 2 adds a full-flue camera scan and is the standard for home sales, typically $100–$250 and $250–$500. We come out free, look at the job, tell you which level you actually need, and give you the price before anything starts.
Key Takeaways
Need a chimney inspection? A Level 2 inspection documents the flue, the liner, and the structure — it's the standard for home sales, after a chimney fire, or any time something's changed. We schedule fast when there's a closing date on the line.
If you are buying or selling, a Level 2 inspection meets the real-estate standard and we schedule fast for closings.
If a report flagged the chimney, we confirm what it means and what it costs; the trade-off is knowing now versus a surprise after move-in.
If you just want peace of mind, a basic inspection confirms it is safe to use.
Not sure? Call and a tech will point you the right way before any truck rolls.
A Level 1 inspection matters for routine annual checks; a Level 2 matters when you are buying, selling, or have had a chimney fire.
“The tech called before he came, showed me photos of the cracked crown right on his phone, and gave me the price on the spot. No pressure, no upsell. Honestly refreshing.”
“Our cap blew off in a storm and they were out the next morning. Clean, on time, and a good bit cheaper than the first quote I got. They left zero mess.”
“I'd been putting the chimney off for two winters. One free estimate and I finally knew what I was actually dealing with. Booked it before they left.”
NFPA 211 defines the three inspection levels — Level 1 for routine annual checks, Level 2 when you are buying, selling, or have had a chimney fire, Level 3 when something structural is suspected. CSIA certifies the technicians who perform them and CSIA’s homeowner guidance explains what each level covers. An inspection checks clearances against ICC building-code standards, confirms your alarms match CPSC alarm-placement guidance, and looks for the venting faults behind the cases CDC guidance on carbon-monoxide exposure documents. USFA heating-fire data has the underlying numbers, and the National Chimney Sweep Guild lists certified sweeps.
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