Chimney Inspection in Apple Valley, MN
A chimney inspection checks your chimney's structure, liner, and clearances for hazards like cracks, blockages, and creosote.
A chimney inspection checks your chimney's structure, liner, and clearances for hazards like cracks, blockages, and creosote. We perform Level 1 and Level 2 (camera) inspections with a written report.
Many Minneapolis homes are older with masonry chimneys weathered by decades of freeze-thaw. A camera inspection finds hairline liner cracks you can't see.
Apple Valley filled in through the 1970s and 1980s, and its chimneys are now at the age where annual attention catches crown cracks, worn flashing, and creosote before they become larger Dakota County repairs.
The levels of inspection
Level 1 for chimneys in regular use; Level 2 (camera scan) for home sales, after a chimney fire, or when changing appliances; Level 3 when a hazard requires opening the structure.
What we check
Flue liner via camera, creosote, crown/cap/flashing for water entry, masonry for freeze-thaw damage, clearances, and draft.
For home sales
A Level 2 gives buyers and agents a documented, unbiased safety assessment — often a deciding factor in older homes.
What's included
- Level 1 & Level 2
- HD camera flue scan
- Written report with photos
- Real-estate inspections
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long?
Level 1: 30–60 min; Level 2 with camera takes longer.
Need one after a sweep?
A formal inspection is more thorough and documented than the sweep's visual check.
Required to sell?
A Level 2 is the standard for transactions with fireplaces.
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