When Should You Schedule a Chimney Inspection?
Many homeowners wait until they notice obvious damage, but inspections are most valuable before problems become severe.
Consider scheduling an inspection if you notice:
• Water stains near the fireplace
• White staining (efflorescence) on chimney masonry
• Loose or deteriorating mortar
• Cracked chimney bricks
• Smoke drafting poorly
• A musty odor coming from the fireplace
• Rust on fireplace components
• Animals or debris inside the flue
• You recently purchased a home
• Your chimney hasn’t been inspected in several years
Routine chimney inspections can also help identify issues before beginning fireplace remodeling, installing gas appliances, or scheduling chimney repairs.

