Inspection Checklist
Chimney Inspection Checklist
Wondering what a professional chimney inspection covers? Here's our comprehensive checklist used by our CSIA-certified technicians.
Exterior Inspection
- Chimney crown condition
- Mortar joint integrity
- Brick condition (cracks, spalling)
- Flashing condition
- Cap and chase cover
- Chimney height and clearances
Interior Inspection
- Firebox condition (firebrick, mortar)
- Damper operation and seal
- Smoke shelf debris
- Flue liner condition
- Smoke chamber condition
- Cleanout door
Flue Inspection
- Creosote level assessment
- Liner integrity (cracks, gaps)
- Blockage check
- Proper sizing verification
- Connection to appliance
- Draft test
Safety Assessment
- Clearance to combustibles
- CO detector recommendation
- Fire extinguisher accessibility
- Proper ventilation
- Code compliance review