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Camera-verified condition New clients get a full Level 2 baseline — I look, I don't guess.
A report you keep Photo-documented condition of every component.
Straight prices, no pressure Every price published up front. No scare tactics, ever.
The First Visit

Why new clients start with a Level 2 inspection

On a first visit I know nothing about your chimney — when it was last inspected, whether there's ever been a chimney fire, whether the flue tiles cracked in a freeze. A quick look from the firebox can't answer any of that. The flue liner — the one component keeping combustion gases where they belong — stays invisible.

Cap & crown Camera scan,full flue length Smoke chamber& damper Firebox

A Level 2 inspection answers it: I run a camera down the full length of every flue and document its real interior condition, plus the accessible areas where the chimney passes through your home. You get a photo-documented baseline — useful for insurance, for resale, and for every visit after. Once your baseline is on record, future visits can use a faster Level 1 inspection if the system's in good shape.

Heavy creosote buildup dripping from a chimney cap
From a real service call: creosote buildup on a chimney cap. This is what "it's probably fine" can look like — and why I look instead of guess.
Before I Arrive

How to prepare

Don't burn for 24 hours beforeThe system needs to be cold and safe to inspect.
Clear about 6 feetAround the fireplace or stove — furniture, rugs, anything fragile.
Provide accessTo the appliance and, if possible, the attic, crawlspace, or basement the chimney passes through.
Secure pets & parkingKeep pets settled and leave parking near the entrance if you can.
Empty the fireboxPlease remove the bulk of ashes, debris, and any combustibles before I arrive (cold ashes only, metal container). If I need to do it for you, an additional fee may apply.
Debris is disposed on-siteAnything I remove gets disposed of on your property — wood ash is great for island gardens. If you'd rather I haul it away, an additional fee may apply.
Tell me what you knowSmoking, odors, animals, a past chimney fire — it all helps me look in the right places. There's a notes field in the booking below.
Reserve Your Visit

Book your sweep and inspection

It's never too soon to get your systems operationally safe — don't wait.
Every price shown up front — nothing is due until your visit.

Step 1 of 6 · About you

Let's start with your details

I'm a returning client — you've serviced this property before and have my baseline on record.
First visit? Here's how it works. Every new client starts with a Level 2 inspection — a camera scan of the full flue interior — to establish your system's baseline condition. It protects both of us, and future visits can use a faster Level 1 if everything checks out.
Why is this required?

I need to see inside your chimney before I can certify it's safe to use. The camera reveals what nothing else can: hidden damage, liner cracks and gaps, creosote buildup, and structural deterioration.

NFPA 211 (the national chimney safety standard) requires a Level 2 inspection after a property sale, a fuel change, an appliance swap, a chimney fire, or a malfunction. On a first visit, neither of us can be sure none of those apply — the Level 2 resolves it in one visit, documented.

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Vashon Chimney
Professional chimney sweep & inspections · Dryer vent technician
Serving Vashon & Maury Island · (message only — book above for fastest response)


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