A small camera is run through the flue so we can see cracks, gaps and buildup that a flashlight cannot reach, and you can see them too.
The inside of a flue is dark, narrow and often crooked. A flashlight and a mirror show the top and the bottom, but they leave the middle to guesswork. A video camera on a flexible cable travels the full length of the flue and sends back a clear picture of every joint, every bend and every surface.
That picture matters most when you need to be sure. After a chimney fire, before installing a new stove or insert, when buying a house or whenever a fireplace smokes or smells, a camera scan shows what is really going on. We review the footage with you and save the key frames, so decisions rest on what we can both see.
A lit camera head travels from the firebox or the cap down the entire flue. Cracked tiles, open joints, missing mortar and deposits show up where a flashlight cannot reach.
After a fire, with a new appliance, during a sale, with a draft or smoke problem or when an earlier inspection found something that needs a closer look.
We save images and clips of any problem so you can show a contractor, an insurer or a buyer exactly what we saw.
If the scan shows a problem, we explain the options, from simple cleaning to relining, and what each would involve. If it shows a sound flue, you get that peace of mind.
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BeforeAfterEvery joint and bend.
Cracks and gaps in the dark.
Easy to share.
Know what is safe.
Fit the flue to the stove.
Repairs only when needed.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Project situationBuying or Selling a HomeA chimney can be a hidden cost for a buyer and a sticking point for a seller. A…Learn more 
Project situationSmoke and Odor ProblemsSmoke in the room or a smoky smell in summer both have causes. Here is how we find…Learn more 
Project situationOlder and Historic HomesOlder chimneys have soft brick, old mortar and no liner. They need a gentler approach and the right…Learn more Pick what you see or smell to learn what it may mean and how urgent it is.
You tell us about the chimney, fireplace or stove and what you have noticed, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look closely at the chimney, inside and out, ask how you use it and take photos of anything of note.
We explain what is urgent, what can wait and what is optional, and give you a written scope and options.
We lay drop cloths, seal the firebox and protect the roof and landscaping before any work begins.
We sweep, repair or install with the right tools and materials, checking our work as we go.
We clean up, show you what we did, share tips and set a reminder for your next visit.
A flashlight shows the nearest few feet. A camera shows the whole length, including bends and joints where problems often hide.
A heavily sooty flue can hide damage, so cleaning first often gives a clearer scan. We tell you before we start.
Yes. We can show you the picture as we go and explain what you are seeing.
Usually not. It is most useful after a fire, before a change or when a problem is suspected.
Yes. We share saved images of any problem areas along with the written summary.
Chimney InspectionsA careful look at the flue, firebox, crown, cap and masonry, with photos and a plain-language report on…Explore 
Chimney Fire Damage RepairAfter a chimney fire, a full inspection and the repairs that make the system safe again, from cracked…Explore 
Chimney Liner InstallationA properly sized liner gives smoke a safe, sealed path up the chimney and protects the masonry from…Explore 
Draft and Smoke DiagnosisA fireplace that smokes, a stove that will not draw or a chimney that pulls cold air down…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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