Bronxville, NY

Chimney Inspections in Bronxville

Camera inspections with a written report and photos. Level 2 inspections for home sales and co-op boards, which most pre-war houses need.

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  • Fully insured
  • Camera inspection on every visit
  • Written photo report
  • Quoted before we start
When to call

Signs it is time

  • You are buying or selling a house with a fireplace, stove or old flue
  • You switched fuel or installed a new boiler, furnace, stove or insert
  • There was a chimney fire, a lightning strike or storm damage
  • Water stains on the ceiling or wall beside the chimney
  • The chimney has not been looked at in more than a year
What is included

What we actually do

  1. Level 1: every readily accessible part of the chimney, firebox, damper and connector
  2. Level 2: adds a camera inspection of the full flue and the attic, crawl space and roof
  3. Crown, cap, flashing and exterior masonry checked from the roof where it is safe
  4. Written report with photos, organized into fix now, fix soon and monitor
  5. A clear answer on whether the system is safe to use today
Copper capCrownFlue linerStone & mortarFlashing
Illustration: the parts of a chimney above the roofline
Where this work happens

The part of the chimney chimney inspections deals with

The highlighted part is the focus of this service. We still photograph the rest, so nothing is missed.

  1. CapKeeps rain, leaves and animals out of the flue and stops sparks landing on the roof. Caps, Crowns & Flashing →
  2. CrownThe concrete slab on top of the stack. Once it cracks, water goes straight into the masonry below. Masonry Restoration →
  3. Flue linerCarries smoke and exhaust safely up and out. Cracked or missing liners are the most common hidden problem. Chimney Liners →
  4. MasonryBrick or stone and mortar. Freeze-thaw cycles open the joints first, then the bricks start to spall. Masonry Restoration →
  5. FlashingMetal that seals the joint between the chimney and the roof, and the source of most leaks. Caps, Crowns & Flashing →
What the visit looks like

How we handle chimney inspections

Tell us about the chimney

How many fireplaces, whether the boiler shares the chimney, and what made you get in touch. A few lines is enough.

Pick a time

We give you a real appointment window and arrive inside it.

Inspect first

Camera up each flue and photos of the crown, cap and flashing before we recommend anything.

Written report

What we found, and what should be fixed now versus what can wait.

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We reply to every enquiry. No call centre, no automated runaround.

Chimney Inspections questions

Before you book

What is the difference between a Level 1 and a Level 2 inspection?
NFPA 211 defines three levels. Level 1 covers what can be reached without tools. Level 2 adds a camera run of the whole flue plus the attic, crawl space and roof, and is the level called for at a property sale or after any change to the system. Level 3 means opening walls or masonry, and is only needed when Level 2 points to a hidden problem.
Is a home inspector’s report enough for a sale?
A general home inspection usually stops at the firebox and what can be seen from the roof. It does not include a camera run of the flue, which is where cracked tiles and gaps in the liner show up.
Do I get the photos?
Yes. The report and photos are yours to keep and share with your attorney, buyer, seller or insurer.
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Other things we look after

Chimney Sweeping

Creosote and soot cleared from every flue and smoke chamber, with drop cloths down and a HEPA vacuum running. Each fireplace in the house gets swept and photographed.

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Chimney Liners

Stainless steel liners for cracked clay flues and for boilers and water heaters venting into old masonry. Sized to the fireplace or appliance.

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Masonry Restoration

Repointing with mortar matched to the original, brick and stone replacement and crown rebuilds, so the repair looks like it was always there.

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Chimney Inspections in Bronxville and nearby

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