Chimney Inspection Westbrook, Richmond Hill — Level 1 & Level 2 Reports
Insurers in Westbrook, Richmond Hill increasingly ask for a dated inspection report on wood-burning appliances. Here is what a proper one contains.
Free chimney safety score + $50 off your first sweep
How safe is your chimney in Westbrook, Richmond Hill?
Ten questions, about a minute. You get a 0-100 risk index, a three-tier action plan, and Westbrook, Richmond Hill 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 Westbrook, Richmond Hill, 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 Westbrook, Richmond Hill
Freeze-thaw cycling here is brutal on crowns and mortar joints. Most of the serious defects we find in Westbrook, Richmond Hill 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 Westbrook, Richmond Hill
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 Westbrook, Richmond Hill
- 1
Booking and arrival window
You get a two-hour arrival window and a text when the truck leaves the previous job in Westbrook, Richmond Hill. 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 Richmond Hill customers say
4.9 out of 5 from 743 reviews across the GTA. A selection relevant to this service below.
They told me the flue did not need sweeping yet and charged only for the inspection. First contractor in years to talk me out of spending money.
Recorded the whole flue on video for the buyer's agent. The chimney line item stopped being a negotiation point the same day.
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.
Family of raccoons in the flue. They removed them humanely, cleaned everything, and fitted a stainless guard that has kept them out since.
Chimney Cleaning FAQs — Westbrook, Richmond Hill
How long does an inspection take?
45 to 90 minutes in Westbrook, Richmond Hill 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 Westbrook, Richmond Hill 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 Westbrook, Richmond Hill.
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 Westbrook, Richmond Hill
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