Free Chimney Inspection in Markham+ $50 Off Any Repair
A WETT-certified Diamond technician inspects your Markham chimney top to bottom — camera-scans the flue, grades creosote, checks cracks and CO risk — at zero cost. Lock in $50 off repairs with code CHIMNEY50.
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How safe is your chimney in Markham?
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Chimney inspection in Markham
Chimneys in Markham take a beating: freeze-thaw cycles all winter, wind-driven rain off the lake, and long burning seasons that lay down creosote faster than most homeowners expect.
Much of Markham was built before 1980, which means clay-tile liners that have taken forty or more freeze-thaw seasons. Those tiles fail at the mortar joints first, and the failure is only visible on camera.
What we find most often in Markham
- Crown cracking and spalling brick after freeze-thaw
- Oversized flue on a converted gas appliance
- Failed step and counter flashing at the roof line
- Stage 2 or 3 creosote glazing in wood-burning flues
- Deteriorated firebox mortar and refractory panels
- Bird and raccoon nesting in unguarded flues
Markham chimney price bands
The inspection is free. If you decide to go ahead with work, these are the real Markham ranges — confirmed in writing before anything starts.
| Work | Typical Markham range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 21-point safety inspection | Free | Written report with photos |
| Level 1 sweep + inspection | $200 - $290 | Single flue, standard access |
| Level 2 camera inspection | $260 - $400 | Sale, insurance, or post-fire |
| Stainless rain cap supplied & fitted | $230 - $470 | Sized to the flue |
| Crown repair / re-cast | $470 - $1520 | Depends on crown size and damage |
| Flashing repair & re-seal | $400 - $1030 | Step and counter flashing |
| Stainless liner relining | $2000 - $4410 | Insulated, lifetime-warranted liner |
What we check on every Markham chimney
Every free inspection covers all 21 checks below. You get a written report with photos, emailed the same day.
- 1Exterior masonry & crown
- 2Chimney cap & spark arrestor
- 3Flashing & waterproof seal
- 4Flue liner camera scan
- 5Creosote & soot level (1-3)
- 6Smoke chamber
- 7Damper operation
- 8Firebox mortar & refractory
- 9Hearth & clearance to combustibles
- 10Gas line & shut-off
- 11Pilot & burner assembly
- 12Thermocouple / thermopile
- 13Carbon monoxide draft test
- 14Backdraft & negative pressure
- 15Attic penetration & fire-stop
- 16Chase cover
- 17Bird / animal nest check
- 18Rain / moisture damage
- 19Structural lean & settlement
- 20Ash pit & clean-out door
- 21Written report with photos
What Markham homeowners say
Recorded the whole flue on video for the buyer's agent. The chimney line item stopped being a negotiation point the same day.
1920s brick, plenty of quirks. The technician clearly knew older builds and pointed out mortar joints to watch rather than pushing a rebuild.
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.
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.
Free chimney inspection in Markham: FAQs
Is the chimney inspection in Markham really free?
Yes. A WETT-certified technician attends your Markham home, runs the 21-point safety check, and emails a written report with photos at no charge. There is no call-out fee and no obligation to book any repair.
How much does a chimney sweep cost in Markham?
A standard single-flue sweep with a Level 1 inspection runs about $200 to $290 in Markham. A Level 2 camera inspection for a sale, an insurer, or after a flue fire runs $260 to $400. Any extras are confirmed in writing before work starts.
How soon can you attend in Markham?
Most Markham bookings are attended within two to four business days, and smoke, carbon monoxide, or post-fire calls are dispatched same day. We call you back within 60 minutes during business hours.
How often should a Markham chimney be swept?
Once a year for any wood-burning appliance, and once a year for gas as a venting and carbon monoxide check. If you burn most evenings through a Markham winter, mid-season is worth a second look at the flue.
What does the free inspection actually include?
A full camera scan of the flue, creosote grading, crown, cap, flashing and chase inspection, damper and firebox check, a carbon monoxide draft test, and a dated written report with photos you can send to an insurer or a buyer's agent.
Do I have to book a repair afterwards?
No. You keep the report either way. If we find something, we quote it in writing and you decide in your own time. The $50 coupon is valid for 30 days on any chimney repair of $199 or more.
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Free inspection is a genuine no-cost visit. $50 off valid on any chimney repair of $199 or more, redeemed within 30 days. One coupon per household. Cannot be combined with other offers. Prices shown are typical Markham ranges and are confirmed in writing before work begins.