Buying or selling a home on a deadline doesn't leave room for a chimney inspection that takes weeks to schedule or comes back with a vague verbal summary. A pre-purchase chimney inspection is built specifically for that situation: we work around your closing date, perform a Level 2 inspection with a full video camera scan of the flue, and hand you a written report that stands on its own as documentation — something you can actually put in front of a realtor, a buyer, a seller, or another inspector.
Nashville's real estate market moves fast, and chimneys are one of the easiest things to overlook until an inspection contingency forces the question. Whether you're a buyer closing on a bungalow near Sylvan Park or a seller in Green Hills trying to head off a negotiation surprise, this service exists to answer one question clearly and quickly: what condition is this chimney actually in, right now.
What's Included
- Full Level 2 inspection. The firebox, damper, and exterior masonry, plus a complete video camera scan of the flue interior — the standard real estate transactions call for.
- Fast turnaround. We prioritize scheduling around inspection contingency windows and closing dates, not our own convenience.
- Written, shareable report. Documentation you can hand to a realtor, buyer, seller, or home inspector without needing us to explain it verbally.
- Flat-fee pricing. A set price quoted up front, no surprise charges once the technician arrives.
Booking This vs. Understanding What to Expect
This page is about booking the actual inspection. If you'd rather read through what a real estate chimney inspection typically finds, how buyers and sellers usually handle what comes up, and general advice for navigating the process, our home buyers & sellers guide covers that in depth. Read the guide first if you want context; call us directly when you're ready to get someone out to the property.
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FAQs
Because real estate transactions run on hard deadlines, we prioritize fast scheduling for pre-purchase inspections and can typically get a technician out within the inspection contingency window. Call us with your closing date and we'll work to get you a slot that fits it.
You get a written report documenting the chimney's condition, including any video camera findings from the flue interior, that you can share with your realtor, the buyer, the seller, or your own home inspector. It's built to stand on its own as documentation in the transaction, not just a verbal summary.
No. A pre-purchase inspection is typically performed at the Level 2 standard, which includes a full video camera scan of the flue interior in addition to everything a Level 1 covers. Real estate transactions call for that closer look because the buyer usually has no history with how the chimney has been maintained.