After a chimney fire, don't use the fireplace again until it's been properly assessed — we document the damage, handle the Level 2 inspection, and repair what's needed to make it safe again.
Required after any chimney fire, including an interior video scan of the flue.
Checking for cracked masonry, a damaged crown, or a compromised liner.
Often needed since fire damage frequently cracks or warps the existing liner.
Addressing any structural damage found, typically above the roofline.
Photos and written findings formatted for your insurance claim.
Confirming the chimney is actually safe to use again before you do.
Any fire event, regardless of size, warrants a Level 2 inspection before further use.
A strong indicator the fire started from buildup rather than a stray spark.
Often the sound of masonry or liner material cracking under intense heat.
Can indicate residue or damage beyond what's immediately visible.
Any fire serious enough for a response needs professional assessment before reuse.
The inspection determines the scope before any repair price can be set.
No service call fee, no obligation. We assess before recommending anything.
Liner replacement alone versus a full masonry rebuild are very different jobs.
The required first step before any repair estimate can be finalized.
Additional photo and report detail if you're filing a claim.
Repairs above the roofline may require scaffolding.
Tell us what happened — don't use the fireplace again yet.
We scan the flue and check for structural damage.
Liner replacement, masonry repair, or rebuild, as needed.
We confirm it's safe to use and back the repair for three years.
Not until it's been inspected. Even a small or quickly extinguished fire can crack a liner or damage masonry in ways that aren't visible from the firebox. A Level 2 inspection is the standard next step before any further use.
It includes an interior video scan of the flue along with accessible attic, crawl space, and basement areas, looking specifically for cracks, warping, or other damage that heat from the fire may have caused.
Often, yes, though coverage depends on your specific policy. We provide the photo documentation and written findings most insurers require to process a claim.
You typically can't tell from the outside. The interior video scan during a Level 2 inspection is how we actually confirm whether the liner cracked, warped, or otherwise failed during the fire.
It depends entirely on what the inspection finds — liner replacement alone is a different scope than a full masonry rebuild. We assess for free and give a written quote before any repair work begins.
Yes, smaller chimney fires sometimes burn briefly within the flue without an obvious flame or dramatic sound, especially with glazed creosote involved. Unusual smells, roaring sounds, or a sudden gust of hot air from the chimney during a burn are all worth having checked.
Roughly 40 miles out from Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Free damage assessment, written findings, no obligation. Next-day scheduling across the Twin Cities metro.
No commitment · No service call fee · Same-day available
