Chimney Inspection Beeton, New Tecumseth — Level 1 & Level 2 Reports
Buying or selling in Beeton, New Tecumseth? A Level 2 inspection settles the chimney line item in the agreement before it becomes a price negotiation.
Free chimney safety score + $50 off your first sweep
How safe is your chimney in Beeton, New Tecumseth?
Ten questions, about a minute. You get a 0-100 risk index, a three-tier action plan, and Beeton, New Tecumseth 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 Beeton, New Tecumseth, 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 Beeton, New Tecumseth
Freeze-thaw cycling here is brutal on crowns and mortar joints. Most of the serious defects we find in Beeton, New Tecumseth 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 Beeton, New Tecumseth
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 Beeton, New Tecumseth
- 1
Booking and arrival window
You get a two-hour arrival window and a text when the truck leaves the previous job in Beeton, New Tecumseth. 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 New Tecumseth customers say
4.9 out of 5 from 743 reviews across the GTA. A selection relevant to this service below.
Punctual, professional, and walked me through every step. The report came the same afternoon with clear photos of the crown cracks they found. No pressure to book the repair.
Shoe covers, sheeting, and a sealed vacuum. My wife works from home and barely noticed they were here.
Needed dated documentation for renewal. The report had the technician certification number and photos, and my insurer accepted it without a follow-up question.
Drop cloths went down before anything else. Room was spotless afterwards and they fixed a loose cap on the spot rather than booking a second visit.
Chimney Cleaning FAQs — Beeton, New Tecumseth
How long does an inspection take?
45 to 90 minutes in Beeton, New Tecumseth 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 Beeton, New Tecumseth 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 Beeton, New Tecumseth.
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 Beeton, New Tecumseth
Free chimney safety score + $50 off your first sweep — 24 hour response guaranteed.
Call (437) 475-2233