What are the different levels of chimney inspection?

• <div><p>Chimney sweeps perform three levels of inspections:</p><ol><li><p>Level One: This is a basic annual inspection, often a visual inspection during cleaning, which is the most affordable.</p></li><li><p>Level Two: This stage is ideal when selling or buying a home as it involves an inspection of the attic and roof, which is moderately priced.</p></li><li><p>Level Three: This is a very thorough inspection that should take place after major storms or earthquakes, which is the most costly type of inspection.</p></li></ol><p></p></div>

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Q: Is a fireplace flue and damper the same thing?

• <div><p>No&mdash;though they are related. A flue is a pipe that runs the length of your chimney and carries smoke outside when a fire is burning. The damper is a metal plate that helps control airflow to the firebox, depending on whether it&rsquo;s open or closed.</p></div>

Q: Can you use a fireplace with a cracked flue?

• <div><p>You can, but you shouldn&rsquo;t. While you can still start a fire in your fireplace, the smoke and other fumes won&rsquo;t have a proper way to escape if the flue is cracked. By continuing to operate your fireplace, wood stove, or furnace, you are putting your home at risk of absorbing toxic byproducts of the fire source.</p></div>

Q: What is the best style of chimney cap?

• <div><p>The best style of chimney cap for a brick chimney is one that fits tightly around the brick top of the chimney. The cap should have a screen to fully enclose it to keep animals out. The best materials include stainless steel, copper, or aluminum that fit tightly or are custom fabricated for a perfect fit on your chimney.</p></div>

Q: Can you close up instead of demolishing a chimney?

• <div><p>You can close up a chimney instead of demolishing it. Homeowners often go this route because the cost of removing a chimney, especially a structurally important chimney, can be expensive.</p><p>Properly closing up a chimney involves closing and sealing the damper, installing a chimney cap damper, and sealing the fireplace opening with a door or bricks. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-it-get-my-chimney-sealed-and-capped.htm">cost to seal and cap a chimney</a> is around <b>$500 to $650</b>&mdash;significantly less than the average chimney removal cost. </p></div>

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