Get a clear answer on what is going on with your chimney, fireplace, or venting system. We inspect masonry chimneys, factory-built systems, wood stoves, inserts, fireplaces, and venting systems serving furnaces, boilers, and water heaters — with photo documentation and clear recommendations.
We inspect a wide range of chimney, fireplace, and venting systems — including masonry fireplaces, factory-built units, wood stoves, inserts, appliance flues, venting pathways, and visible chimney-top and structural components. Whether you're dealing with a leak, a real estate transaction, performance concerns, drafting issues, or routine maintenance, the right inspection starts with understanding what type of system you have.
We also inspect venting systems serving furnaces, boilers, and water heaters — especially when there are concerns about flue condition, liner performance, drafting, or the need for relining.
Traditional brick and stone chimney systems — firebox, flue liner, smoke chamber, damper, and full masonry structure from foundation to chimney top.
Zero-clearance and manufactured fireplace units, including the firebox assembly, refractory panels, and factory-built chimney pipe enclosed in a chase.
Prefabricated, listed chimney pipe systems typically installed with factory-built fireplaces or certain wood stove installations, including chase-enclosed and exterior-mounted configurations.
Open hearth wood-burning fireplaces, including evaluation of the firebox, damper, smoke shelf, smoke chamber, and flue pathway condition.
Freestanding wood stoves and EPA-certified appliances, including stovepipe connections, floor protection, wall clearances, and chimney venting condition.
Wood, gas, and pellet inserts installed within existing fireplace openings — including liner connections, appliance fit, clearance verification, and venting integrity.
Vented, direct-vent, and vent-free gas appliances and gas log sets. We evaluate visible venting condition, termination points, and accessible safety components where applicable.
Chimney flues serving gas and oil furnaces — including liner condition, venting pathway integrity, draft performance, and signs of condensation or deterioration that may indicate the need for relining.
Venting systems connected to residential boilers, including evaluation of flue liner condition, draft characteristics, and visible signs of moisture-related damage or system wear.
Chimney and B-vent flues serving atmospheric water heaters, including connector pipe condition, draft hood performance, and signs of backdrafting or corrosion.
Clay tile liners, stainless steel liners, cast-in-place liners, and the full flue pathway from appliance connection to chimney termination — evaluated for integrity, sizing, and performance.
All visible top-end and exterior components — rain caps, spark arrestors, masonry crowns, metal chase covers, step and counter flashing, and overall brick and mortar condition.
Our inspections are thorough, specific, and documented. Here is what we evaluate:
Chimney inspections are not just for emergencies. Many of the most important issues we find are discovered during routine or preventive evaluations.
Not every chimney requires the same level of evaluation. The depth of inspection depends on the situation — usage history, visible damage, real estate transactions, leaks, or suspected hidden defects.
A visual inspection of readily accessible portions of the chimney system. Appropriate for chimneys in regular use with no known concerns, changes, or damage.
Includes everything in a Level 1 plus internal flue camera inspection and evaluation of concealed areas. Required during real estate transactions, after chimney fires, after appliance changes, or when damage or deterioration is suspected.
Performed when concealed hazards are suspected and may require limited removal of structural components to fully evaluate safety conditions. This level is uncommon but important when hidden defects need to be confirmed.
We help determine the appropriate inspection level based on your specific situation and discuss it with you before beginning.
No guesswork. No commissioned sales pressure. Just a clear, documented evaluation of your chimney system.
We evaluate the full chimney system from top to bottom — exterior masonry, crown, cap, flashing, firebox, damper, and all visible components.
Where appropriate, we use professional camera equipment to inspect the interior flue liner, smoke chamber, and concealed areas not visible from the exterior or firebox opening.
Every issue we identify is photo-documented and clearly explained. You receive a written summary of findings suitable for homeowner records, insurance, or real estate documentation.
If repairs are needed, we provide specific recommendations based on what we actually found — not generic upsells. If your system is in good shape, we tell you that too.
Many chimney problems are invisible from the ground and only become apparent during a thorough evaluation. Here are some of the most common issues we identify:
When problems are identified, the appropriate next step often involves chimney leak repair, chimney cleaning, chimney crown repair, chimney cap and chase cover installation, chimney waterproofing, or structural chimney repair — all of which we perform in-house.
Use our chimney problem diagnosis tool to select the symptoms you're seeing and get a clearer idea of what may be involved before scheduling.
The owner is directly involved in inspections and recommendations. You work with the person responsible for the quality of the evaluation.
Our inspection process is built on over 15 years of hands-on chimney work — not classroom theory. We know what real deterioration looks like and how it develops.
We inspect both traditional masonry systems and modern factory-built fireplaces with equal confidence and attention to detail.
Interior conditions are documented with professional camera equipment so you can see exactly what we see — no guesswork.
We recommend repairs only when they are genuinely justified by field conditions. No commissioned sales staff, no pressure, no vague upsells.
If repairs are needed, the scope is based on documented findings — not assumptions. You understand exactly what needs attention and why.
Inspection is often the first step. These are the services homeowners most frequently need after a thorough chimney evaluation.
Stainless steel caps and chase covers for top-end protection.
Learn MoreRepair for wood-burning and gas fireplaces — firebox, damper, gas logs, and venting.
Learn MoreThese are real issues we have identified and documented for homeowners throughout Louisville and surrounding areas.
Camera inspection revealed cracked flue tiles and heavy creosote buildup that were completely invisible from the exterior. This diagnostic step identified a potential chimney fire hazard and guided the correct repair approach.
What appeared to be minor surface staining from the ground turned out to be extensive mortar joint failure and spalling brick caused by long-term moisture exposure. A thorough inspection documented the full scope of damage before repairs began.
A routine inspection revealed the chimney top lacked proper protection, allowing bats and other wildlife to enter the flue system. The homeowner had been hearing noises for months without realizing the chimney was the entry point.
During inspection, we identified significant crown cracking that was channeling rainwater directly into the flue liner. Left unaddressed, this would have caused accelerating interior damage and potential liner failure.
We provide chimney inspection services throughout Louisville and nearby communities in Jefferson, Oldham, and Shelby counties.
If your chimney is leaking, drafting poorly, showing visible deterioration, or simply due for evaluation, schedule an inspection and get a clear answer on what needs attention.
No pressure, no guesswork — just a clear, documented evaluation of your chimney system.
