Chimney Inspection Level 3
After a chimney fire, a lightning strike, or storm damage, the question isn’t whether the chimney looks fine — it’s what happened inside the walls. A Level 3 opens concealed areas to find out, and documents everything for your insurer.
When concealment is the hazard
A chimney fire can crack every flue tile in the stack without leaving a mark you’d see from the firebox. A Level 3 removes what blocks the view — a chase cover, a section of drywall, interior chimney walls where needed — only where there’s reason to suspect damage, and we put back what we open.
Built for the insurance claim
Every step is photographed and written up: what we opened, what we found, what it takes to make the system safe again. Insurers ask for exactly this level of documentation on fire and lightning claims — it’s the difference between a covered repair and an argument.
The Chimney Visit
- Targeted opening of concealed areas
- Full structural assessment of flue, smoke chamber, and framing
- Photo documentation of every finding
- Insurance-ready written report
- Restoration plan with written pricing
Common Questions
Is a Level 3 always this invasive?
No — we open only where evidence points. If the camera and accessible checks clear an area, it stays closed. Surgical, not exploratory.
We had a small chimney fire and everything looks okay. Do we really need this?
Yes. Creosote fires burn at over 2,000°F — hot enough to crack tiles and scorch framing behind the masonry with zero visible signs in the firebox. One inspection settles it.
Ready When You Are
Specific appointment times, honest written quotes, and 0% financing on bigger jobs. One crew for your chimney and fireplace.