What a Chimney Inspection Costs, and What You Get for It
A Level 2 inspection is $279. If a sweep is needed during the same visit, add $100. And if another reputable company already inspected your chimney and you want a second opinion, we offer a site visit for $99 to $150 depending on your location. That fee gets credited back toward any work you hire us to do.
The Level 2 is thorough because it has to be. We examine the chimney and fireplace system inside and out: cap, crown, flashing, masonry, flue liner, damper, smoke chamber, firebox, and the appliance connection. We run a video camera down the flue so nothing stays hidden. You get a written report with our findings and photos, plus an exact written estimate for anything that needs attention. Not a vague warning from your roof. A number, in writing.
What Happens After the Inspection
Most of the time the system is sound, and you get documentation saying so. That paper is useful for insurance and for your own peace of mind. Sometimes we find maintenance items, and the report prices them so you can plan ahead. And when we find a real problem, a failing liner or masonry damage or an active leak, you’ll have everything you need to decide what to do. If the chimney meets code, the sweep can happen the same day.
Common Questions About Chimney Inspections
What’s the difference between a Level 1 and Level 2 inspection?
A Level 1 covers all readily accessible portions of the chimney and comes included with every sweep. A Level 2 goes much deeper: a full interior and exterior examination plus a video scan of the flue, ending in a written report and estimate. We recommend Level 2 for new customers, home sales, after any operating problem, or before installing a new appliance.
Do I need a chimney inspection before buying or selling a home?
We strongly recommend it, and so does NFPA 211. A general home inspector looks at the chimney from the ground. A Level 2 chimney inspection actually scans the flue. Buyers use it to avoid inheriting a $5,000 problem. Sellers use a clean report to take the chimney off the negotiating table.
How often should a chimney be inspected?
Once a year, per NFPA 211, even if you rarely use the fireplace. Weather wears on a chimney whether or not anything burns in it.
Why don’t you do free estimates?
Because an honest repair price requires actually examining the chimney, and a thorough examination takes real time, equipment, and expertise. Our inspection fees are modest, second opinion visits get credited back when you hire us, and the estimate you receive is real. Not a lowball number that grows once someone is on your roof.
Inspected by People Who Fix Chimneys for a Living
Sweep Your Chimney is family-owned and based in Rockville. Our CSIA-certified technicians inspect and repair chimneys across Maryland, Virginia, and DC every working day, following NFPA 211 on every visit. That experience is a big part of why 230+ Google reviewers rate us 4.9 stars.
