A clear chimney inspection for your home in Westchester
We check the lining, damper, crown, cap and flashing and explain how each affects safe use.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When to have the fireplace inspected
- A fireplace you have not used yet
- A missing or loose chimney cap
- Roof work finished around the chimney
- No record of any earlier inspection
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Chimney safety inspection, step by step
Scratching or calling sounds in the chimney
Sounds from inside the chimney usually mean an animal has moved in. An inspection can confirm where the animal is and how it got in. The flue may not be worked on until the animal question is settled. Some species and nests are protected.
Tell us what you hear and when. We look from a safe position and tell you what comes next, whether that is waiting, a referral or an animal removal visit. The entry point is then noted so it can be closed once the flue is empty.
Approving repairs after your free inspection
The free inspection gives you an estimate for anything we suggest. Take time to read it and ask about each line.
Work you approve within 72 hours of that free inspection gets a 10% discount. The hours are counted from your own inspection, and the discount covers any service on the estimate that you book inside that window. The amount is shown before you decide. There is no need to decide at the hearth, and no pressure to book everything at once.
Inspecting the chimney after a new roof
A roof replacement disturbs the joint between chimney and roof. Flashing may have been reused, replaced or left short, and debris or tarps may have ended up on the chimney top. CPSC guidance warns that chimneys should not be blocked by tarps or debris during renovation.
We look at the flashing, the top and the flue for anything left behind. Findings are linked to the roof work where the evidence supports it. That can help if you need to raise a problem with whoever did the roof.
How an inspection visit is organized
An inspection follows a set order. We confirm your reason for the visit and look at the room, the hearth and the firebox. Then we check the damper and smoke chamber, the flue from below, the attic if there is one and the top from the roof.
The length of the visit varies with how many flues there are, how easy the access is and what turns up. We tell you at the start what to expect. You are welcome to follow along, and we point things out as we go.
Your chimney inspection in Westchester, itemized
- Deposits and blockages in the flue
- Each flue matched to its appliance
- Chimney height relative to the roof
- Written record of what was inspected
Asking about an inspection in Westchester
Do you give a written record after the inspection?
Yes. It lists the parts looked at, how each was reached, what was found and what could not be seen. Any repairs are on a separate written estimate so you can compare them easily.
Will you tell me if the fireplace is unsafe to use?
Yes, plainly and in writing. When a finding rules out using the fireplace ahead of a repair, you hear it before we leave, along with what would change that.
Is an inspection the same as a chimney cleaning?
No. The inspection evaluates the chimney and fireplace. A cleaning removes deposits. If heavy soot hides the lining, we may suggest cleaning before the lining can be judged, and we say whether that would change your decision.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo