Chimney Inspection in Dallas & the DFW Metroplex
Level 1 and Level 2 inspections to NFPA 211, with a camera scan of the full flue and a written photo report the same day.
Know exactly what your chimney needs
An inspection is the one service that tells you whether anything else is necessary. We cover the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, flue liner, crown, cap and flashing, run a camera the full height of the flue, and photograph everything that matters.
Then we walk you through it in plain language: what is urgent, what can wait a season, and what we would leave alone. Plenty of inspections end with us telling homeowners their chimney is fine.
- —$89 Level 1 inspection, flat rate
- —Level 2 camera scan for home sales and appliance changes
- —Written photo report emailed the same day
- —Suitable for a real-estate file or an insurance claim
- —Free estimates on anything the inspection finds
Which inspection do you need?
NFPA 211 defines three levels. Most homeowners need a Level 1; a sale, an appliance change or a chimney fire means a Level 2.
Level 1 — Annual
The yearly check for a chimney in continued service with no changes: readily accessible portions of the chimney, structure and appliance.
Level 2 — Sale or Change
Adds a video scan of the full flue interior and accessible attic and crawl space runs. Required at sale, on appliance change, or after a chimney fire.
Level 3 — Investigative
Where a serious hazard is suspected and confirming it requires removing part of the structure. Quoted case by case.
Creosote Measurement
Deposit depth and type recorded, so the recommendation to sweep is based on a measurement rather than a guess.
Exterior Assessment
Crown, cap, flashing, brick and mortar assessed from the roof — where most water problems begin.
Blockage & Draft Check
Obstructions identified and draft verified, because a chimney that will not draw is a safety problem, not a nuisance.
What you receive afterwards
Camera scan
The full flue recorded on camera, so a crack or a glazed deposit is something you see rather than take on trust.
Photographs
Every finding photographed with a caption explaining what it is and why it matters.
Plain-language summary
Urgent, monitor, or leave it alone. No jargon and no pressure to book work on the spot.
Same-day delivery
The written report emailed the same day — in a format title companies and insurers accept.
Chimney inspection questions
How much is a chimney inspection in Dallas?
A Level 1 inspection is $89 at a flat rate, and it includes the written photo report. A Level 2 inspection costs more because it adds a full video scan of the flue interior; we quote it before booking.
Do I need a chimney inspection to sell my house?
A Level 2 inspection is the standard expectation on a property transfer, and many buyers and title companies ask for it specifically. Our report is formatted for a real-estate file and delivered the same day.
How often should a chimney be inspected?
Annually, whether or not it needs sweeping. NFPA 211 calls for a yearly inspection of the chimney, its structure and the connected appliance, and it is what catches a crown crack or a liner problem while it is still small.
What happens if the inspection finds a problem?
You get the photographs and a free written estimate. There is no obligation to have us do the work, and the report is yours to take to another contractor if you prefer.
Chimney inspection across the Dallas–Fort Worth area
Inspections are scheduled by area, typically within a week in season and faster for real-estate deadlines when you tell us the closing date. We cover Dallas, Garland, Plano, Richardson, Irving, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, McKinney, Mesquite and the surrounding DFW communities.
Related services: Chimney Cleaning · Chimney Repair · Installations
Book your chimney inspection
$89 Level 1 inspection with a written photo report, before you light the first fire.