🔎 Chimney Inspections

Chimney Inspections (Level 1, 2 & 3) in Monsey & 30 miles around

Camera-backed inspections written so a normal human can read them.

💵 $149 – $499 ⏱️ 45 minutes – 3 hours 📸 Photos with every job 🛡️ Licensed & insured

Chimney Inspections (Level 1, 2 & 3) being carried out by a Hero Chimney Sweep technician near Monsey, NY — Chimney Inspections — our crew at work in the Rockland County area.

What this service actually is

An inspection is the difference between guessing and knowing. We follow the NFPA 211 three-level standard, fly a 4K drone over the exterior of the stack, run a video camera up the flue, and hand you a report you can show to an insurance adjuster, a real estate attorney or a stubborn brother-in-law. The drone matters more than it sounds: the crown, cap and flashing cause most chimney problems, and they are the parts nobody can see from the ground.

An inspection drone photographing the crown, cap and flashing of a brick chimney — The drone gets within inches of the crown and cap — the parts that cause most chimney problems.

A Hero Chimney Sweep technician flying an inspection drone, live chimney footage on the controller screen — You see the live feed on the screen while we fly it. No ladders against your gutters.

What you get

Level 1, 2 and 3 inspections following NFPA 211 standards
4K drone photography of the crown, cap, flashing and every face of the stack — no ladders, no roof damage
High-resolution flue camera footage — you see exactly what we see
Written report with photos, usually emailed the same day
Accepted for real estate closings, insurance claims and appliance installs
Zero pressure: we tell you what is urgent, what can wait and what is fine

How we do it

1. Level 1 — the annual check

For a system that has not changed. We check readily accessible portions: firebox, damper, visible flue, cap, crown, connections and clearances.

2. Level 2 — sale, change or event

Required when a home changes hands, when you switch fuels or appliances, or after a chimney fire, earthquake or storm. Adds full video scanning of the flue plus attic and crawlspace access.

3. Level 3 — when something is hidden

When a Level 1 or 2 points to a serious hazard we cannot see, this may involve removing a small section of masonry or wall to confirm the condition before repairs.

Signs you need chimney inspections

If any of these sound familiar, it is worth a call. There is no charge to ask.

You are buying or selling a home in Rockland, Orange, Westchester or Bergen
You have had a chimney fire, a lightning strike or a heavy storm
You are switching from wood to gas, or adding a stove or insert
Water stains on the ceiling or wall around the chimney chase
It has simply been more than a year

What it costs

Chimney Inspections (Level 1, 2 & 3) typically runs $149 – $499 for a standard single-family home in our service area, and takes about 45 minutes – 3 hours. The variables that move that number are roof access, flue height, how many flues share the stack, and condition. You get a flat written quote before any work starts — see the full pricing page for every service we offer.

Prices are for standard chimneys up to 24 feet.
The final price is determined by our team after the inspection.
Chimney height and the level of buildup or creosote affect the final price.

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Where we do it

We provide chimney inspections throughout our 30-mile service radius from Monsey: all of Rockland County, southern Orange County, western Westchester, and Bergen and Passaic Counties in New Jersey. That includes Monsey, Spring Valley, Suffern, New City, Nanuet, Pearl River, Nyack, West Nyack and 89 more towns.

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★★★★★

“We had a leak for two years and three different guys blamed the roof. Hero found it in twenty minutes — flashing, exactly like they said. Fixed, sealed, no more stain on the ceiling.”

Danielle R.New City, NY

Why homeowners pick Hero

We are a family company working out of Monsey, not a national franchise routing your call to a dispatcher three states away. That means the person who quotes your job is on the roof doing it, the price does not change halfway through, and if something is not right afterward we are twenty minutes away.

Every visit includes photo documentation. Every recommendation comes with an explanation of what happens if you wait, so you can make the call on your own timeline instead of ours.

❓ FAQ

Chimney Inspections — common questions

What level inspection do I need?

If nothing about your system has changed and you just want a yearly check, Level 1. If you are buying or selling a house, changing appliances or fuel, or something happened to the chimney, Level 2. Level 3 is only if a serious hidden hazard is suspected.

Is the inspection included with a sweep?

Yes — every standard sweep includes a Level 1 inspection with photos at no additional charge. A Level 2 real estate inspection is a separate, more thorough service.

How fast can I get a report for my closing?

We know closings do not wait. Most Level 2 real estate reports go out the same day, and we can usually get a truck out within 48 hours across our service area.

Do you use a camera?

On every Level 2 and on any Level 1 where something looks off. The footage comes to you with the report, so nothing we tell you has to be taken on faith.

What does the drone actually add?

It gets a close, high-resolution look at the crown, cap, flashing and upper masonry — the parts that cause most chimney problems and that you simply cannot see from the ground. It also means no ladder against your gutters and nobody walking on a wet or fragile roof. You get the stills and the video with your report.

Is the $99 winter drone inspection a real Level 2?

Yes — the full NFPA 211 Level 2 scope: drone exterior survey, interior flue camera scan, and a written report with photos and video emailed the same day. It is a seasonal offer for single-flue homes in our service area; additional flues are quoted on site.

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