Chimney Inspection in the Twin Cities, MN | From $69
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Chimney Inspection in the Twin Cities

Level 1 and Level 2 inspections with photo documentation and written findings, so you see exactly what we see. Next-day scheduling across the metro.

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$69Level 1, Starting Price
Chimney inspection consultation in the Twin Cities
The short answer: MockingBird Chimney provides Level 1 and Level 2 chimney inspections across the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro. A Level 1 inspection is $69 and covers readily accessible areas of the chimney and appliance, documented with photos and written findings. A Level 2 inspection is $119 and adds an interior video scan of the flue — required when a home is sold, after a chimney fire, or when you change fuel types or appliances. Most Minnesota homes should have at least a Level 1 inspection once a year.
What's Included

What we actually check.

Exterior visual check

Crown, cap, flashing, and visible masonry condition assessed from ground and roof level.

Firebox & damper check

Accessible interior components inspected for damage, wear, and proper operation.

Photo documentation

Every finding backed with photos — not just a verbal opinion you have to take on faith.

Level 2 Only

Interior video scan

A camera run down the flue to catch cracks and damage no visual check alone can find.

Written findings report

A clear summary of condition, recommendations, and supporting photos you can keep.

No-pressure recommendations

We tell you what needs attention and what can reasonably wait — in writing.

When You Need One

Five reasons to schedule an inspection.

The first two are personal-preference timing. The next three are the ones that actually require a Level 2.

01

It's been over a year

Annual inspection is the standard recommendation, even if nothing seems wrong.

02

You noticed a specific problem

A leak, a crack, a smoke smell, or a draft issue is always worth a look before it becomes a bigger repair.

03

Buying or selling a home

Level 2 is the standard required at property transfer, on either side of the transaction.

04

After a chimney fire or lightning strike

Level 2 is required after any operating malfunction or external event that could have caused hidden damage.

05

Changing fuel type or appliance

Switching from wood to gas, or installing a new insert, requires a Level 2 before the new appliance is connected.

Transparent Pricing

What an inspection costs.

The right level depends on why you need one — we'll help you figure out which one applies.

$69

Level 1 Inspection

Readily accessible areas, photographed, written findings. Recommended once a year.

Required At Sale$119

Level 2 Inspection

Everything in Level 1, plus an interior video scan of the flue.

Free

Repair Estimates

If we find something during the inspection, quoting the fix costs nothing.

Level 2 costs more because it requires camera equipment and covers more ground — accessible attic, crawl space, and basement areas in addition to everything in Level 1.

How It Works

Four steps, no surprises.

Step 01

Call or text

Tell us why you need an inspection, or we'll help you figure out which level applies.

Step 02

Free scheduling

Most inspections scheduled within a day or two of your call.

Step 03

The inspection

Level 1 or Level 2, with photos taken throughout the visit.

Step 04

Written report

You get findings in writing, not just a verbal rundown on the way out the door.

Common Questions

Straight answers.

Level 1 examines readily accessible portions of the chimney and appliance. Level 2 adds accessible attic, crawl space, and basement areas plus an interior video scan of the flue. Level 2 is required at property transfer, after an operating malfunction or external event, or when you change the fuel type or appliance.

A Level 1 inspection is $69 and a Level 2 inspection is $119. Both include photo documentation and written findings.

Yes, in most cases. Level 2 is the standard required at property transfer, and it gives you written documentation with photos that's useful for negotiation whichever side of the sale you're on.

A Level 1 typically takes about an hour. Level 2 takes longer because it covers more areas and includes the video scan — usually 90 minutes to two hours depending on access.

No. If everything checks out, we'll tell you that directly. If something needs attention, you'll see it in the photos and read it in the written findings — not just take our word for it.

Yes, and it's a common pairing. Getting both in one visit means one appointment instead of two, and the inspection often shows us exactly what the sweep needs to focus on.

Service Area

Inspections across the Twin Cities metro.

Roughly 40 miles out from Minneapolis and St. Paul.

MinneapolisSt. PaulBloomingtonEdinaWoodburyEaganPlymouthMaple GroveMinnetonkaBurnsville+ 35 more cities

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$69 to start. Next-day scheduling across the Twin Cities metro.

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