A Level 2 inspection is the detailed, code-defined inspection required when a home changes hands, after a chimney fire or weather event, or when you change appliances. It includes everything in a basic Level 1 plus a video scan of the flue interior and inspection of accessible attic, crawl space, and roof areas.
Under NFPA 211 — the national standard Massachusetts follows — a Level 2 inspection is specifically required at the sale or transfer of a property, after any event that may have damaged the chimney (a chimney fire, earthquake, or severe storm), and whenever you add or change a heating appliance or fuel type. Many South Shore real-estate transactions hinge on one.
It builds on the visible Level 1 check by adding a video scan of the entire flue interior and a look at accessible concealed areas — attic, crawl space, and roof — without demolition. That's what catches cracked flue tiles, gaps, and clearance issues a surface inspection would miss.
You receive a clear written report with photos and video stills documenting the condition of the structure, liner, crown, cap, and clearances — exactly what buyers, sellers, agents, and insurers ask for. If we find issues, we explain them plainly and quote any repairs flat-rate, with no pressure.
Tell us what you're seeing and where you are on the South Shore — we'll reply within one business hour with honest next steps and a flat-rate estimate.
Same-day appointments across Quincy and the South Shore. Free estimate over the phone. A real person picks up — no robots, no call centers.
