A Level 2 inspection goes where eyes alone can't: a camera travels the full length of the flue while your technician checks the accessible parts of the attic, crawlspace, and basement that the chimney passes through. It's the inspection level called for when a home changes hands, when you switch fuel or connect a new appliance, and after a chimney fire or major storm. Quick Chimney performs Level 2 inspections nationwide, with clear video evidence and plain-English findings you can act on.
What is included
- Full video scan of the flue interior from firebox to cap
- Everything in a standard visual inspection: firebox, smoke chamber, damper, cap, crown, flashing, and exterior masonry
- Examination of accessible attic, crawlspace, and basement areas around the chimney
- Check of clearances to combustibles and the connection to your fireplace, stove, or furnace
- Recorded footage and photos of anything the camera finds, so you can see it yourself
- A written summary in plain English, suitable for sharing with a buyer, seller, or insurance company
Signs you might need this
- You're buying or selling a home and the transaction calls for a documented chimney inspection
- You're switching fuel type or connecting a new stove, insert, or heating appliance
- There's been a chimney fire, even a small one you caught early
- A storm, lightning strike, or earthquake may have damaged the chimney
- A standard inspection or home inspector flagged something that needs a closer look inside the flue
Frequently asked questions
What makes a Level 2 inspection different from a basic inspection?
A basic visual inspection covers the readily accessible parts of the chimney. A Level 2 adds a camera scan of the entire flue interior plus a check of accessible attic, crawlspace, and basement areas, so hidden cracks, gaps, and damage can't go unnoticed. You also get documented findings, which matter in a real estate sale or an insurance claim.
Do I really need a Level 2 inspection when buying a home?
It's the inspection level widely recommended whenever a property changes hands, because a general home inspection rarely looks inside the flue. Hidden flue damage can be one of the more expensive surprises a buyer inherits, and a video scan settles the question before you close instead of after.
Will a Level 2 inspection damage my walls or chimney?
No. The camera enters through existing openings such as the firebox or cleanout, and the technician only examines areas that are already accessible. Nothing is opened up or torn out; if the findings ever point to work behind a wall, that's a separate conversation you'd approve first.
