Most of a chimney flue is invisible from the ground and the roofline alike — you can see the top and the bottom, but not the ten or twenty feet of liner in between. A video camera inspection closes that gap. A flexible camera scope is fed down the full length of the flue while our technician watches a live monitor, getting a close, well-lit look at every inch of the interior that a visual check simply can't reach.
It's technology that Nashville homeowners specifically ask for by name, whether they're trying to document a suspected problem, satisfy an insurance adjuster, or just want to see for themselves what's going on inside a chimney they've never had scoped before. The camera itself isn't tied to any one inspection level — it's a distinct capability that gets used whenever a real, close look at the flue interior is the goal.
What the Camera Scan Catches
- Cracked or separated flue tiles. Gaps between sections of clay tile liner that let heat and combustion byproducts reach nearby framing.
- Creosote glazing and buildup. A hardened, glossy layer of creosote that's a leading cause of chimney fires and is easy to miss with a flashlight alone.
- Mortar joint deterioration. Gaps in the mortar between flue tiles that develop over years of heating and cooling cycles.
- Obstructions and animal nesting. Debris, nests, or blockages anywhere along the flue that a top-down or bottom-up glance would miss.
Standard on Some Inspections, Available on Any
A video camera scan is a built-in part of every Level 2 inspection and every Level 3 inspection, since both require a close look inside the flue to do their job. If you're only having a routine Level 1 done but want the camera scan anyway — maybe you're planning to sell in the next year, maybe you just want documented peace of mind — it's available on request. We can show you the footage live on the monitor while it happens, and provide recorded clips or still images afterward for your own records, an insurance claim, or a real estate transaction.
FAQs
A flexible camera scope is fed down the full length of the flue while our technician watches a live monitor, checking every section of the interior liner for cracking, gaps in mortar joints, creosote glazing, and any separation between flue tiles. The whole scan is recorded so the findings can be documented and reviewed afterward.
A video camera scan is a standard part of every Level 2 and Level 3 inspection. If you're only scheduled for a Level 1 but want the camera scan anyway — for extra peace of mind, or to document condition for your own records — it's available on request.
Yes. We can provide recorded footage or still images from the scan as documentation, which is especially useful for insurance claims, warranty disputes, or real estate transactions where you need proof of the flue's condition at a specific point in time.