Real Estate Chimney Inspection
When you’re selling or buying a home, one of the most critical areas to inspect closely is the chimney and fireplace system. Advanced Chimney Sweep provides real estate chimney inspections throughout the greater Greenville, SC and Spartanburg, SC regions.
We also work in Greer, Boiling Springs, Traveler’s Rest, Five Forks, and other South Carolina communities.
What Is a Real Estate Chimney Inspection?
All homes must be inspected before they can be sold. Typically, a “home inspector” does this inspection. However, very few home inspectors possess the training and experience in servicing chimney systems and their components required to do a thorough job.
Advanced Chimney Sweep offers real estate chimney inspections in Greenville, SC and Spartanburg, SC that are handled by of our Certified Chimney Professionals.
Officially called a “Level 2 Chimney Inspection,” a real estate chimney inspection covers a lot of ground.
Areas We Inspect
We inspect all readily accessible areas of the system, including the chimney cap, chimney crown, chimney flashing, masonry, chimney liner, and firebox. If we uncover signs of damage or malfunction, we include those findings in our inspection report.
Our inspector uses video imaging to closely evaluate the condition of the chimney flue and other interior areas of the chimney. There is simply no way to do a proper flue and chimney liner inspection without the aid of video technology.
During the inspection, we look for cracks or any other hidden damages that could cause a chimney fire. With every real estate chimney inspection, we follow inspection guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 211, which sets standards for vent systems that serve solid-fuel-burning appliances.
Problems Often Found During Real Estate Chimney Inspections
Our inspectors have seen it all over the years. No matter what condition your chimney is in, we’ll understand the problems and tell you exactly how we can resolve them.
Issues we find during real estate chimney inspections include:
- Masonry cracks and water leaks
- Chimney cap damage or missing cap
- Cracks in the concrete chimney crown
- Unsealed or warped chimney flashing
- Damaged chimney liner
- Fireplace damper that’s rusted or inoperable
- Heavy creosote buildup in the flue
These and other issues can lead to everything from minor annoyances to significant safety risks for the home and everyone living in it.
We Repair Chimneys
Whatever our real estate chimney inspection turns up, we can repair it for you correctly. Our chimney services team has the tools and experience to repair and rebuild all parts of modern masonry chimney and fireplace systems.
Whether You’re Buying or Selling
Real estate buyers and sellers both need to be protected when the ownership of a home is being transferred. No matter what side of the transaction you’re on, Advanced Chimney Sweep is ready to handle the chimney inspection and alert you to problems that may not be obvious to you but are to us.
To schedule a proper real estate chimney inspection, reach one of our chimney professionals by phone. You can also get in touch by using our handy contact form.