Garden City, NY

Inspections (Level 1 & 2) in Garden City

Camera survey of the full flue with a written, illustrated report. Level 2 for property sales, appliance changes or after a chimney fire.

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  • CSIA-trained & fully insured
  • Camera inspection on every visit
  • Written photo report
  • Quoted before we start
When to call

Signs it is time

  • You are buying or selling a house with a fireplace, stove or old flue
  • You switched fuel or installed a new boiler, furnace, stove or insert
  • There was a chimney fire, a lightning strike or storm damage
  • Water stains on the ceiling or wall beside the chimney
  • The chimney has not been looked at in more than a year
What is included

What we actually do

  1. Level 1: every readily accessible part of the chimney, firebox, damper and connector
  2. Level 2: adds a camera inspection of the full flue and the attic, crawl space and roof
  3. Crown, cap, flashing and exterior masonry checked from the roof where it is safe
  4. Written report with photos, organized into fix now, fix soon and monitor
  5. A clear answer on whether the system is safe to use today
Stainless capCrownFlue linerBrick & mortarFlashing
Illustration: the parts of a chimney above the roofline
Where this work happens

The part of the chimney inspections (level 1 & 2) deals with

The highlighted part is the focus of this service. We still photograph the rest, so nothing is missed.

  1. CapKeeps rain, leaves and animals out of the flue and stops sparks landing on the roof. Caps, Crowns & Waterproofing →
  2. CrownThe concrete slab on top of the stack. Once it cracks, water goes straight into the masonry below. Masonry Repair & Repointing →
  3. Flue linerCarries smoke and exhaust safely up and out. Cracked or missing liners are the most common hidden problem. Liners & Relining →
  4. MasonryBrick or stone and mortar. Freeze-thaw cycles open the joints first, then the bricks start to spall. Masonry Repair & Repointing →
  5. FlashingMetal that seals the joint between the chimney and the roof, and the source of most leaks. Caps, Crowns & Waterproofing →
What the visit looks like

How we handle inspections (level 1 & 2)

Tell us what is happening

Annual sweep, a smoke problem, or an inspection for a sale — a couple of lines is enough.

We book a real window

A slot you can plan around, with a text before the tech leaves for your house.

Camera first, then the work

We scan before we sweep, and anything beyond the agreed scope gets quoted before it happens.

Written report by email

Findings and images you can hand to an insurer, a realtor or your own file.

Book inspections (level 1 & 2)Serving Garden City & central Nassau County, NY.

We reply to every enquiry. No call centre, no automated runaround.

Inspections (Level 1 & 2) questions

Before you book

What is the difference between a Level 1 and a Level 2 inspection?
NFPA 211 defines three levels. Level 1 covers what can be reached without tools. Level 2 adds a camera run of the whole flue plus the attic, crawl space and roof, and is the level called for at a property sale or after any change to the system. Level 3 means opening walls or masonry, and is only needed when Level 2 points to a hidden problem.
Is a home inspector’s report enough for a sale?
A general home inspection usually stops at the firebox and what can be seen from the roof. It does not include a camera run of the flue, which is where cracked tiles and gaps in the liner show up.
Do I get the photos?
Yes. The report and photos are yours to keep and share with your attorney, buyer, seller or insurer.
Also useful

Other things we look after

Chimney Sweeping

Creosote and soot removed under containment with HEPA extraction. Drop cloths on everything between the door and the firebox, and photos before and after.

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Masonry Repair & Repointing

Spalled brick, open joints and cracked crowns rebuilt using mortar matched to the age of the original work — vital on pre-war Garden City masonry.

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Liners & Relining

Stainless liners sized to the appliance, whether that is a wood insert, an oil boiler or a modern gas conversion venting into a Victorian-era flue.

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Inspections (Level 1 & 2) in Garden City and nearby

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