Service
Chimney Inspection
An inspection tells you what shape the system is actually in — the liner, the crown, the flashing, the mortar joints — and gives you a written report you can hand to a buyer, a seller, or an insurance adjuster.
A Level 1 inspection covers the readily accessible parts of the chimney and the connected appliance. It is what you want annually, and it comes free with a sweep.
A Level 2 inspection adds a video scan of the interior of the flue and a look at accessible attic and crawlspace runs. You need one when a property changes hands, after a chimney fire or an earthquake, or when you change what the chimney is venting — a new liner, a new stove, a switch from wood to gas.
How a visit works
Four steps,
about an hour.
The same routine every time, whether it is a straightforward sweep or the start of a bigger repair.
- 01
We cover the room
Drop cloths over the hearth and the floor in front of it before any tool comes out of the van.
- 02
We sweep the flue
Rotary brushes and rods the full length, plus the smoke chamber, smoke shelf and firebox, with the HEPA vacuum running throughout.
- 03
We inspect and photograph
Cap, crown, flashing, liner, damper and firebox all get looked at. Anything that needs attention gets photographed.
- 04
We tell you what we found
In plain terms, with the photos, and with a price for anything that needs doing. No pressure to book it on the spot.
What it costs
What changes the price.
We quote before we start, and the number you hear on the phone is the number you pay unless we find something and you agree to it first.
How many flues
A house with a fireplace, a wood stove and a furnace flue is three separate jobs sharing one stack.
How much is up there
A yearly sweep is quick. Three seasons of glazed creosote takes longer and sometimes needs chemical treatment first.
Access
A single-storey ranch with a walkable pitch is straightforward. A steep two-storey roof takes longer to set up safely.
What we find
Anything beyond the sweep gets photographed, explained and quoted before we touch it. Nothing gets added to the bill on the day.
Questions
Common questions
How often should a chimney be swept?
Once a year for anything you burn regularly, or after about 80 fires — whichever comes first. If you burn unseasoned wood, or you run a wood stove as your main heat source, you may need it twice a season. Gas fireplaces still need an annual inspection even though they produce almost no creosote.
How long does a sweep take?
A straightforward single-flue sweep and Level 1 inspection is usually about an hour. Add time if there are multiple flues, heavy glazed creosote, or an animal nest to remove.
Is it going to make a mess in my house?
No. Drop cloths go down before anything else, and a HEPA vacuum runs the entire time we are working. Soot stays in the vacuum, not on your floor.
When do I need a Level 2 inspection?
When a house is being bought or sold, after a chimney fire or any event that could have damaged the structure, and any time you change what the chimney vents — a new liner, a new appliance, or a switch from wood to gas.
Also available
Other work we take on.
- Chimney SweepingFull soot and creosote removal, start to finish, with no mess left behind.
- Caps & DampersKeep rain, birds and squirrels out. Keep your heated air in.
- Chimney Repair & MasonryTuckpointing, crown repair, flashing and waterproofing.
- Dryer Vent CleaningLint is fuel. Clearing the vent line cuts a real fire risk and dries clothes faster.
- Fireplace & Stove ServiceFirebox repair, gas log service, and wood stove maintenance.
Get in touch
Need chimney inspection?
One call and we will find you a date. Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic and the rest of Greene County.
1823 E Republic Rd
Springfield, MO 65804