Chimney Inspection in Bloomington, 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.
Bloomington's housing is dominated by 1950s and 1960s ramblers and split-levels near the Minnesota River bluffs and the Mall of America corridor, so most masonry chimneys here are 60-plus years old and prone to cracked crowns and open mortar joints.
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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