Chimney Inspection Ailsa Craig — Level 1 & Level 2 Reports
An inspection is cheap. Discovering a cracked liner in January is not.
Free chimney safety score + $50 off your first sweep
How safe is your chimney in Ailsa Craig?
Ten questions, about a minute. You get a 0-100 risk index, a three-tier action plan, and Ailsa Craig price context — no phone number needed to see your score.
An inspection is the part of this trade that actually protects you. We camera the full flue in Ailsa Craig, grade the creosote, check the liner, smoke chamber, damper, crown, cap, and flashing, and hand you a written report with photos — the document your insurer, your buyer, or your lawyer will ask for.
Level 1 versus Level 2
Level 1 covers readily accessible parts and is right for an annual check on a system in continuous use. Level 2 adds a recorded video scan of the full flue interior and is required on sale, after a fire or seismic event, or when the appliance or fuel changes.
What the report contains
Creosote grade, liner condition, damper and smoke chamber notes, crown and cap photos, flashing condition, clearance-to-combustibles observations, and a prioritised action list separating safety items from maintenance.
Why it matters in Ailsa Craig
Freeze-thaw cycling here is brutal on crowns and mortar joints. Most of the serious defects we find in Ailsa Craig are water-driven, and water damage found in autumn is a fraction of the cost of the same damage found in spring.
Chimney Cleaning pricing in Ailsa Craig
Real 2026 ranges. Your exact number is confirmed in writing before any work starts.
| Service | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 inspection | $149 – $219 | Written report with photos |
| Level 2 video inspection | $249 – $399 | Required for sale or post-fire |
| Inspection bundled with a sweep | Included | No separate inspection charge |
How the visit works in Ailsa Craig
- 1
Booking and arrival window
You get a two-hour arrival window and a text when the truck leaves the previous job in Ailsa Craig. No all-day waiting.
- 2
Setup and containment
Drop sheets, a sealed negative-air vacuum at the firebox, and shoe covers before any tool touches the flue. Your room stays clean.
- 3
Level 1 or Level 2 inspection
Camera scan of the full flue, smoke chamber, damper, and crown so we know what we are sweeping before we sweep it.
- 4
Mechanical sweep
Poly or wire rotary brushing sized to your flue, working creosote and soot down to the containment vacuum rather than into your living room.
- 5
Cap, crown and exterior check
We inspect the cap, crown, flashing, and mortar joints from the roof and photograph anything that will fail in the next Ontario winter.
- 6
Written report and photos
Emailed the same day: before/after photos, creosote grade, code notes, and a plain-English list of what needs doing and what does not.
What Ailsa Craig customers say
4.9 out of 5 from 743 reviews across the GTA. A selection relevant to this service below.
Careful, knowledgeable, and explained the creosote grading so I actually understood why it mattered. Booking was easy and they arrived inside the window.
Needed dated documentation for renewal. The report had the technician certification number and photos, and my insurer accepted it without a follow-up question.
Had to move my appointment once, but the sweep itself was excellent and the crown sealing has held through the winter with no water staining.
Quoted over the phone, confirmed on site before starting, and the final invoice matched exactly. Refreshing in this trade.
Chimney Cleaning FAQs — Ailsa Craig
How long does an inspection take?
45 to 90 minutes in Ailsa Craig for Level 1, and up to two hours for a Level 2 video inspection with the written report.
Do I need Level 2 to sell my house?
Most Ontario buyers' agents in Ailsa Craig now ask for Level 2 on wood-burning systems. It is the safer document to hand over.
Will you find things just to sell repairs?
The report separates safety items from optional maintenance, and includes photos of every claim so you can verify or get a second opinion.
Is a gas fireplace inspected differently?
Yes — the emphasis moves to venting integrity, spillage, gas pressure, and CO readings rather than creosote.
How often should I book one?
Annually. Ontario insurers and appliance manufacturers both use an annual standard in Ailsa Craig.
Can you inspect without sweeping?
Yes. If the flue is clean, we say so and you pay only the inspection fee.
Book chimney cleaning in Ailsa Craig
Free chimney safety score + $50 off your first sweep — 24 hour response guaranteed.
Call (437) 475-2233