Chimney Inspections
02 / DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY

CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS & internal video camera diagnostics

CSIA-certified Level 1 and Level 2 diagnostic examinations utilizing 360-degree optical cameras to uncover invisible flue fractures, thermal voids, and clearance hazards.

DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY
“Over 80% of dangerous flue fractures and mortar voids cannot be seen from the hearth. High-definition camera diagnostics eliminate all guesswork.”

Whether evaluating a newly purchased estate, addressing a draft malfunction, or conducting mandatory annual safety reviews, our video camera systems travel the entire internal length of the flue.

We examine flue tile joints, combustible clearance zones, smoke chambers, and structural crown slabs, providing clients with timestamped digital footage and prioritized recommendations.

NFPA 211 COMPLIANCE
LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 PROTOCOLS

Level 1 covers readily accessible areas. Level 2 is required by NFPA 211 upon real estate transfer, weather events, or flue malfunctions, including complete internal optical scans.

360° OPTICAL CAMERAS DIGITAL VIDEO ARCHIVE
STANDARDIZED PROTOCOL

DIAGNOSTIC CAMERA WORKFLOW

01

Visual Stack Baseline

Exterior masonry assessment, crown integrity check, and flashing inspection from roofline.

02

Optical Flue Journey

360-degree high-definition camera descends the flue, recording tile condition and mortar joints.

03

Firebox & Smoke Shelf

Inspection of damper assembly, refractory firebox brick, and corbelled transition chambers.

04

Digital Forensic Dossier

Clients receive photographic documentation with prioritized safety findings and clear estimates.

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES

FREQUENTLY ADDRESSED QUESTIONS

NFPA Standard 211 mandates a Level 2 inspection whenever a property changes ownership, before relining or appliance replacement, or after an operational event such as a chimney fire, lightning strike, or seismic event.
It provides irrefutable optical proof of flue health. Homeowners can see hairline fractures, missing mortar joints, or hazardous creosote glazes on an iPad before approving any repairs.
Yes. A comprehensive Level 2 inspection evaluates both top-of-stack components (crown, cap, flashing) and internal combustion passages to ensure complete structural safety.
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ARCHITECTURAL SAFETY

PRESERVE WHAT IS ABOVE.

CSIA-certified expertise, video camera diagnostics, and uncompromising restoration standards.