Free Chimney Inspection in Dallas-Fort Worth

Every chimney inspection we do is free — Level 1, 2, and 3. We check whether your chimney's structure, liner, and clearances are actually safe, not just whether it looks clean.

Level 1, 2 & 3 Inspections

All three levels are free. A Level 1 inspection covers what's readily accessible and suits a chimney with no known issues. A Level 2 adds a camera scan of the flue and is required before most home sales or after any change to the system. A Level 3 involves removing sections of chimney or wall and is reserved for suspected serious damage, such as after a chimney fire.

When You Need One

The most common reasons to book one: selling or buying a home, an insurance company requiring documentation, a chimney fire or lightning strike, or simply not having had one in the last year.

What We Check

Liner condition, creosote glazing, cracks in the flue tiles, damper function, clearances to combustible framing, and the crown and cap from the roof.

DFW Chimney Inspection Service Areas

We inspect chimneys throughout Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Fort Worth, Arlington, and the surrounding metro.

What a Free Chimney Inspection Covers

A Level 1 inspection is a visual check of the parts of your chimney that can be reached without special equipment or opening anything up:

• Firebox, damper, and the visible parts of the smoke chamber
• Creosote and soot buildup
• Chimney cap, crown, and the outside of the chimney
• Flashing where the chimney meets the roof, where it can be reached
• Clearances between the fireplace and nearby wood or trim

If something needs a closer look, we'll explain why and move on to a Level 2 inspection — also free.

Buying or Selling a Home

A general home inspection usually includes only a quick look at the fireplace. It doesn't check inside the flue. The national fire safety standard for chimneys (NFPA 211) calls for a Level 2 inspection when a home is sold, because that's the only way to see the full length of the liner.

After Hail or a Big Storm

North Texas hail and high winds can dent or loosen chimney caps, crack crowns, and pull flashing away from the roof. Damage like this is easy to miss from the ground and often shows up later as a leak. If your roof is being checked after a storm, it's a good time to have the chimney looked at too.

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