Chimney Inspection
A CSIA-style inspection catches cracks, blockages and liner damage before they become a fire or carbon-monoxide hazard.
$149–$579
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Consider a professional chimney inspection your critical safeguard, especially vital for the venerable Craftsman and brick homes dotting Tacoma's neighborhoods. Our certified technicians meticulously examine the elements you can't easily see—the liner, crown, cap, flashing, and masonry—documenting every finding with detailed photos and a comprehensive written report. Whether you're navigating a real estate transaction in the South Sound, recovering from a chimney fire, or simply seeking assurance before the Pacific Northwest winter settles in, you'll gain absolute clarity on your chimney's condition and any necessary actions.
For homes situated along Commencement Bay or other waterfront areas in the South Sound, the constant exposure to moisture and the unique freeze-thaw cycles of our coastal climate can accelerate masonry deterioration. These conditions often warrant a more in-depth Level 2 camera inspection for comprehensive peace of mind.
Book your free inspection
Pick a real open slot on our crew's calendar — takes about a minute.
No openings that day — please try another date.
What's included
Inspections are a critical due diligence step in real estate transactions involving a fireplace and are strongly recommended annually, or after any significant chimney event like a fire, severe storm, or earthquake, to ensure ongoing safety.
How it works
We review how you use the chimney and any issues you've noticed.
Visual Level 1, or a Level 2 camera scan of the full flue when needed.
Photos of every component plus a written report you keep.
If something needs work, you get a clear, no-pressure quote.
Local & accountable
Why it matters
A professional inspection is the only reliable method for uncovering hidden chimney hazards before they escalate into a devastating fire or a silent, lethal carbon monoxide leak. Both the CSIA and NFPA 211 advocate for annual inspections, alongside immediate checks following any chimney fire, significant weather event, or when a home changes ownership. This vigilance is crucial because critical issues—like hairline cracks in the liner, a deteriorating crown, or subtle flue blockages—rarely manifest visible signs from your living room.
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth a free inspection:
See the difference
These frames come off a camera run up inside the flue, past everything a glance from the hearth can reach. What the scan surfaces — a split tile here, a gap in the liner there — is exactly the kind of hidden defect that lets heat and combustion gases find the framing. A documented Level 1 or Level 2 inspection replaces guesswork with a photographed, written scope of what the chimney actually needs.
A camera run up the flue exposes damage no look from the hearth could catch.
Representative example of a typical chimney inspection — not a specific customer job. We add photos of our own completed the South Sound projects as we finish them.
What this usually looks like: a buyer closing on a Stadium District foursquare wants the chimney checked before signing. From the hearth, a stack that age looks perfectly fine — but a camera run up the flue tells another story, a cracked tile or an open gap where a century of heat and damp marine air has done its quiet work. We'd photograph each finding and write it into a report, so the buyer walks in with a clear scope instead of a surprise the first cold night.
Pierce County and the South Sound
Licensed local crews, free on-site inspection and a written quote before any work. Book a real open slot on our calendar.
What you can count on
Licensed local crews, an honest written quote, and photos of every job. No call centers, no scare tactics.
Licensed and insured for South Sound home-improvement work. We carry what the state requires and stand behind every repair.
You get a clear written quote — with the deposit and balance shown up front — before any work begins. We recommend only what your chimney actually needs.
Every job is documented with before-and-after photos, so you can see exactly what was inspected and what was repaired — no guesswork.
Completed work comes with a written warranty document, so your repair is backed in writing — not just a handshake.
A clear deposit — never more than 50% — shown up front on your written quote, with the balance due only once the work is finished and you're satisfied.
The crew that quotes your job is the crew that does it — no call centers, no rotating subcontractors.
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