Chimney Scan Inspection
A fireplace brings warmth and comfort to your home — but the interior of a chimney can hide dangerous issues that aren’t visible during a standard inspection. Cracks, blockages, creosote buildup, and structural damage can lead to fire hazards, carbon monoxide intrusion, and costly repairs if left undetected.
At Highview Home Inspections, we use a professional, high-resolution chimney camera to evaluate the internal condition of your chimney flue from top to bottom. This detailed scan allows us to identify:
Creosote or soot buildup
Cracked, damaged, or misaligned flue tiles
Hidden blockages or obstructions
Moisture intrusion or deterioration
Animal nests or debris
Improper repairs or installation defects
Your report will include a 360 video and clear images, descriptions of any findings, and guidance on what steps may be necessary to correct safety concerns.
Why a Chimney Scan Matters?
A chimney plays a critical role in carrying smoke, heat, and toxic gases safely out of the living space. Defects inside the flue can’t be seen during a standard visual inspection. Homeowners may be exposed to serious safety and structural risks. A chimney scan provides the only reliable way to evaluate the internal condition of the flue and ensure the system is operating safely.
A professional chimney scan matters because it helps identify issues such as:
● Carbon monoxide leaks
Cracked or damaged liners can allow CO to seep into the home. Because carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, homeowners often have no warning until it's too late. A chimney scan verifies the flue is venting properly and keeping your family safe.
● Chimney fires
Soot and creosote buildup, loose tiles, or gaps in the liner create conditions where fires can ignite inside the chimney without any warning. Many chimney fires burn internally and go unnoticed until severe damage has occurred.
● House fires from heat transfer
Deteriorated flue liners can allow heat to reach nearby framing members, increasing the risk of hidden ignition inside the walls.
● Hidden blockages or obstructions
Nests, debris, collapsed tiles, and structural deterioration can restrict airflow and cause smoke backup into the home.
● Moisture intrusion & structural damage
Unseen cracks and defects allow water to penetrate the chimney system, leading to masonry decay, rusted components, and expensive repairs if left uncorrected.
● Improper repairs or amateur installations
A scan confirms whether past work was done safely and meets basic functional requirements.
A chimney scan is the most accurate way to understand the true condition of the flue and identify hazards that cannot be detected through a simple visual inspection. This detailed evaluation helps protect your home, your investment, and most importantly—your family’s safety.
Chimney Scan 360 video
Images of a Chimney Flue
