Level 2 adds accessible building areas and examination of internal flue surfaces, commonly using video scanning. It is relevant to property transfers, changes and events that require a broader review than routine maintenance.
AI-generated illustration, not a real provider’s work. Directory filters group broader reported services; confirm this exact scope and technician experience directly.
Useful scope
What a clear proposal should address
Review the appliance and chimney history
Examine accessible attic, basement and crawl-space areas as applicable
Video scan or otherwise examine internal flue surfaces
Provide labelled images, limitations and recommended next steps
Reasons to call
Signals that justify assessment
Buying or selling a property with a chimney
Changing the appliance, fuel or vent arrangement
A chimney fire, damaging event or unexplained performance concern
From concern to closeout
A four-stage level 2 chimney inspection process
01
Describe
Buying or selling a property with a chimney; Changing the appliance, fuel or vent arrangement; A chimney fire, damaging event or unexplained performance concern. Share the appliance model and earlier service records before booking.
02
Investigate
Review the appliance and chimney history. Ask the company to explain the access and limitations before work starts.
03
Agree the work
Examine accessible attic, basement and crawl-space areas as applicable. Keep inspection findings distinct from optional repair pricing.
04
Keep the record
Provide labelled images, limitations and recommended next steps. Retain images, the written scope and any follow-up recommendations together.
Apples-to-apples comparison
Questions to ask every contractor
Send the same facts and questions to each company. Differences in the answers expose differences in scope more reliably than the headline total.
1Is the complete connected vent route included?
2How will video findings be identified by location?
3What access must I provide inside the building?
4Will the inspection report be separate from a repair estimate?
Build your request
Generate a contractor-ready job brief
Select the text to copy it. Add photographs and any smoke, odor, water, debris or performance changes before sending.
What should I understand before booking this work?
A video scan alone is not the entire Level 2 inspection. Ask which other accessible areas and connections are included and what remains unexamined.
Does every chimney sweep provide this specialist service?
No. The directory filter shows companies reporting a broader related service, not verified expertise in this specific work. Confirm the exact scope, technician experience, equipment and current insurance directly.
