A real inspection looks at every component — not just the parts you can see. Photographed, documented, and explained in plain English.
There are three levels of chimney inspection. Level 1 is annual visual — included with every sweep. Level 2 uses internal video cameras and is required for real estate transfers, post-fire claims, after an earthquake or chimney lightning strike, or whenever the system has changed (new appliance, new fuel type). Level 3 involves selective demolition for forensic investigation.
We deliver all three across Quincy and the South Shore. Reports include flue camera footage, exterior elevations, interior firebox/smoke chamber photos, and a code-referenced written summary that insurance adjusters and home buyers can read and understand.
Recent chimney inspections across Quincy and the South Shore — documented with interior camera scans and rooftop checks.
Every chimney we touch in Quincy gets the same diagnostic discipline — find the actual cause, fix it properly, and document the work. Here's a closer look at the chimney inspection problems we run into most.
Included free with any sweep. Standalone Level 1 is $129. Covers exterior elevations, interior firebox, damper, smoke chamber visible portion, and a basic flue check. Required by NFPA 211 as an annual safety check on every wood-burning system.
Required by NFPA 211 for: home sales, post-fire events, lightning strikes, earthquakes, changes in appliance or fuel type. Includes full Level 1 plus internal video camera passes through every flue. Photo + written report delivered within 24 hours — exactly what buyers, sellers, attorneys, and insurance adjusters need.
Reserved for cases where Levels 1 and 2 indicate a hazard that can only be confirmed via partial demolition. Used in fire-origin investigations, structural failures, and insurance disputes. We coordinate with engineers and adjusters as required.
Our Level 2 reports include code-referenced findings (NFPA 211, MA building code), priority-ranked recommendations, and photographic evidence in formats adjusters expect. We've delivered hundreds of inspection reports that helped Quincy and South Shore homeowners win claims for storm damage, chimney fires, and water intrusion.
Buying or selling a Quincy home with a chimney? A Level 2 inspection protects both parties. Buyers get a clear picture of what they're inheriting. Sellers can disclose proactively and avoid last-minute renegotiation. We schedule real-estate inspections within 3 business days.
Four clear steps — no vague pricing, no surprise add-ons, no rushed work.
Tell us why you need the inspection — we recommend the right Level, give you a flat-rate quote, and book within 48 hours.
Exterior elevations photographed from every side. Interior firebox, damper, smoke chamber, and (for Level 2) full flue video camera passes.
Findings written against current Massachusetts and NFPA 211 standards. Every issue is photographed, located, and ranked by priority.
Digital report emailed within 24 hours. We're available to answer your buyer's, seller's, or adjuster's questions at no extra charge.
Level 1: $129 standalone, free with a sweep. Level 2: $349–$489 flat-rate for residential single-flue. Multi-flue or multi-fireplace homes: $489–$789. Level 3: quoted case-by-case. All include digital report delivery within 24 hours of the visit. No upsells, no surprise add-ons.
An annual Level 1 inspection is the cheapest insurance you can buy. It catches deterioration at the cap, crown, flashing, and liner stages — when repairs are still affordable — before they become full rebuilds. Pair with annual cleaning and coastal homes should add waterproofing at the 10-year mark.
Chimney Goat is a local Quincy chimney company providing premium chimney repair, cleaning, inspections, masonry work, liners, caps, flashing, waterproofing, and fireplace services throughout Quincy and the surrounding areas.
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