Chimney Inspections

Your family’s safety must have regularly used chimneys inspected and professionally cleaned every year. Even if you only use your fireplace or furnace occasionally, it’s essential to have the chimney system routinely inspected to catch problems before they become too costly or dangerous. Potential issues include blockages such as birds’ nests and hazardous buildups of oil soot or creosote. A certified chimney specialist can identify these concerns, helping you avoid smoking problems, chimney fires, and carbon monoxide poisoning. By having your chimney inspected, you are taking proactive steps to protect yourself and your family from personal injury, property damage, and even death.

Certified Chimney Sweep

An annual chimney inspection by a certified chimney sweep is a modest investment that can significantly impact your family’s health and safety. However, despite the popularity of home improvement projects, many homeowners neglect to include a fireplace and chimney inspection on their to-do lists.

Too many people mistakenly believe their chimneys only need to be cleaned and inspected if they burn wood in their fireplaces or wood stoves. However, almost all heating appliances—whether they burn gas, oil, wood, or coal—use a chimney to vent toxic gases out of the house safely. Much like the windows and vents in your home, a chimney plays a key role in keeping your household air breathable. But unlike windows and vents, chimneys require specialized care. The bottom line is that if you have a chimney, even if you only use it occasionally, it needs to be inspected annually. This simple step reduces the potential for damage to your home and the people you love.

Chimney Fires From Creosote

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, heating fires account for 36% of residential home fires in rural areas yearly. These fires are often caused by creosote buildup in chimneys and stovepipes. All home heating systems require regular maintenance to function safely and efficiently.

If You’re Buying a New Home… Schedule a Chimney Inspection

At The Chimney and Masonry Co., we proudly offer our popular Digital Flue Scanner Inspection. This service is essential for anyone buying a new home in the Ohio area. We strongly recommend not purchasing a home with a chimney in “as-is” condition. Before buying, ensure your safety by getting clear, detailed information on the condition of each chimney through a professional inspection by a nationally accredited, certified inspector.

You Can Trust Us to Inspect Your Chimney

Nearly all house fires and incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning are preventable. An annual chimney inspection helps detect existing problems and prevents future issues from arising. Simply put, clean chimneys don’t catch fire. You protect your family from the risk of a house fire or carbon monoxide poisoning by inspecting, cleaning, and repairing your chimney as needed.

We encourage homeowners to trust their instincts when choosing an inspector. We believe you get what you pay for, and when you hire The Chimney and Masonry Co. for your chimney inspection, you’re investing in the services of the most respected full-service chimney company in the Ohio area. We are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, the National Fireplace Institute, and the Fireplace Investigation Research and Education Service. Our chimney inspections are conducted under National Fire Protection Association guidelines and are performed with your family’s safety as our top priority.

There are many reasons your chimney might require repairs. Rely on the trained team at The Chimney and Masonry Co. to guide you on the specific services your chimney or furnace needs.