Chimney Inspection in Queens & Long Island
A chimney inspection checks the structure, flue, crown, cap, flashing and firebox for damage and fire hazards. We follow the inspection levels described in the NFPA 211 industry standard and photograph everything we find.
What is chimney inspection?
A chimney inspection is a structured look at the whole venting system: the masonry above the roof, the crown, cap and flashing, the flue, the smoke chamber, the damper and the firebox. Its job is to find damage and fire hazards before they cause a leak, a chimney fire or carbon monoxide problems.
The NFPA 211 industry standard describes three inspection levels. Level 1 is a visual check of the readily accessible parts, appropriate when nothing about the system has changed. Level 2 adds a video camera scan of the flue and access to attics and crawl spaces; it's called for at a home sale, after a chimney fire or storm, or when the fuel or appliance changes. Level 3 involves removing parts of the structure to reach concealed areas and is only needed when a serious hidden problem is suspected.
Warning signs
- You haven't had the chimney checked in over a year
- You're about to use the fireplace for the first time this season
- You see cracks, stains or loose brick
- You're buying or selling the home
- Smoke or odors come into the room
How SkyFlue does it
- 1Exterior checkCrown, cap, flashing, brick and mortar above the roofline.
- 2Interior checkFirebox, damper, smoke chamber and the visible flue.
- 3Camera when neededIf a Level 2 is warranted, we scan the full flue with a camera.
- 4Photo reportYou get photos and a plain-language summary of what we found.
What affects the scope
- Which inspection level the situation calls for
- Roof access and chimney height
- Number of flues and appliances
- Whether attic or crawl space access is needed
When to call
Book an inspection once a year, before the first fire of the season, when buying or selling, or any time something about the chimney changes.
Call (934) 271-0372Chimney Inspection FAQ
How often should a chimney be inspected?+
The NFPA 211 standard recommends an inspection once a year for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, whether or not you use them often.
What's the difference between Level 1, 2 and 3 inspections?+
Level 1 is a visual check of accessible parts. Level 2 adds a camera scan of the flue and access to attics and crawl spaces. Level 3 involves removing parts of the structure and is only for suspected hidden hazards.
Do I need to be home?+
Yes, someone needs to let us in so we can check the firebox, damper and the inside of the system.
Will I get photos?+
Yes. Every inspection is photo-documented so you can see what we saw.
Should I inspect a chimney I don't use?+
Yes. Unused chimneys still leak, deteriorate and attract animals, and many still vent a boiler you may not think about.
Chimney Inspection by town
Queens
- Astoria
- Long Island City
- Sunnyside
- Woodside
- Jackson Heights
- Elmhurst
- Corona
- Maspeth
- Middle Village
- Ridgewood
- Glendale
- Rego Park
- Forest Hills
- Kew Gardens
- Richmond Hill
- Woodhaven
- Ozone Park
- Howard Beach
- Jamaica
- Jamaica Estates
- Hollis
- St. Albans
- Queens Village
- Cambria Heights
- Rosedale
- Laurelton
- Springfield Gardens
- Flushing
- Murray Hill, Queens
- Whitestone
- College Point
- Bayside
- Douglaston
- Little Neck
- Oakland Gardens
- Fresh Meadows
- Bellerose
- Glen Oaks
- Floral Park, Queens
- Rockaway
Nassau County
- Great Neck
- Manhasset
- Port Washington
- Roslyn
- Garden City
- Mineola
- New Hyde Park
- Floral Park
- Elmont
- Franklin Square
- Valley Stream
- Lynbrook
- Rockville Centre
- Oceanside
- Long Beach
- Baldwin
- Freeport
- Merrick
- Bellmore
- Wantagh
- Seaford
- Massapequa
- Levittown
- Hicksville
- Westbury
- Carle Place
- East Meadow
- Uniondale
- Hempstead
- Glen Cove
- Oyster Bay
- Syosset
- Plainview
- Jericho
- Bethpage
- Farmingdale
- Five Towns
Suffolk County
- Huntington
- Huntington Station
- Northport
- Commack
- Dix Hills
- Melville
- Smithtown
- Hauppauge
- Kings Park
- St. James
- Stony Brook
- Port Jefferson
- Setauket
- Centereach
- Lake Ronkonkoma
- Ronkonkoma
- Holbrook
- Sayville
- Bay Shore
- Islip
- West Islip
- Babylon
- Lindenhurst
- Amityville
- Deer Park
- Brentwood
- Patchogue
- Medford
- Riverhead
- Southampton
- East Hampton