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Level 2 Chimney Inspection

Level 2 adds what your eyes can't do: a camera run down the full length of the flue, plus the accessible attic, crawlspace, and basement portions of the system. The standard calls for it in three situations — a property sale or transfer, after a chimney fire or a weather event that could have damaged the structure, and any time the appliance or fuel changes, including a gas insert going into a wood-burning fireplace. Nothing is opened up; the scan works through existing access. You get the video stills, joint-by-joint notes on the liner's condition, and a written report you can hand a buyer, a seller, or an insurer. Most of the expensive surprises we catch in a year get caught here.

Duration
90–150 min
Warranty
1-year workmanship
Standard
NFPA 211 · Licensed & Insured
Human reply
< 2 min

Prices shown are starting estimates and may change with the condition, access, and scope we find on site. Only a written quote from an on-site visit is a price we commit to.

What is it

What is level 2 chimney inspection?

Level 2 adds what your eyes can't do: a camera run down the full length of the flue, plus the accessible attic, crawlspace, and basement portions of the system. The standard calls for it in three situations — a property sale or transfer, after a chimney fire or a weather event that could have damaged the structure, and any time the appliance or fuel changes, including a gas insert going into a wood-burning fireplace. Nothing is opened up; the scan works through existing access. You get the video stills, joint-by-joint notes on the liner's condition, and a written report you can hand a buyer, a seller, or an insurer. Most of the expensive surprises we catch in a year get caught here.

Every level 2 chimney inspection includes:

  • Full internal camera scan of the flue
  • Accessible attic, crawlspace and basement runs checked
  • Video stills with joint-by-joint liner notes
  • Written report suitable for a sale or claim file
  • Repair recommendations tied to specific findings

Scoped from a graded inspection

At PCS Services, a level 2 chimney inspection is never guesswork. We scope every job from a graded, photographed inspection first — the NFPA 211 level the evidence calls for — so the work is matched to what your flue and masonry actually need, with the report to prove it. The documented inspection is the record the level 2 chimney inspection is built on.

Chimney inspection
Why choose us

Why DFW homeowners pick PCS for level 2 chimney inspection.

We've worked on 0+ DFW homes over 15+ years. Every job — small sweep or full rebuild — runs the same way: certified technicians, written quotes, photo reports, warranty in writing.

15+
Years crew experience
2x
Visits a year, on the plan
22
Metros covered

Our own trained inspectors — never subbed out

Written quote before any work begins

1-year workmanship warranty

Insurance-grade photo documentation

Who we are

Prime Chimney Services. Crews with 15+ years on DFW chimneys.

Family-owned, licensed and insured, working to NFPA 211. We're the team you call when you want it done right the first time — no rotating subcontractors, no upsell pressure, no surprises. Same techs, same trucks, same standard.

Licensed & Insured
Gas, electrical and structural work signed off by a licensed pro
NFPA 211 Compliant
Code-compliant on every job
Owner on every job
Personal accountability, every time
1-year workmanship warranty
In writing, every job
PCS Services technicians on site
PCS
DFW Metroplex · Licensed & Insured
NFPA 211
Code compliant
FAQ

Common questions about level 2 chimney inspection.

What's actually included in the annual plan?

One full visit a year: a complete sweep, a top-to-bottom inspection, and a photo report you keep. Between visits you get the part you can't see — we track your schedule, send the reminders, and hold priority slots for plan members during the fall rush. If a repair ever comes up, you get a written quote first. There's no contract; the plan renews only if you want it to.

How do the reminders work?

Before we leave your first visit, next year's window goes on our calendar. When it gets close, we reach out — text or call, your choice — and you pick the exact day. If you don't answer, we try again. That's the entire trick of the plan: your chimney gets maintained because someone whose job it is remembered, not because you happened to.

Is a maintenance plan worth it for every home?

Honestly, no. If your chimney was built or fully relined in the past year, wait — it doesn't need a plan yet, and we'd rather tell you that than sell you one. Same if you have a gas-only fireplace you light twice a winter: an inspection every year or two covers you. Plans earn their keep for wood burners and busy households. On the fence? Ask. We'll tell you straight.

When should I book my yearly sweep?

Late spring through summer is the smart window. The chimney's done for the season, everything winter did to it is visible, and appointments are easy to get. Most people call in October instead, when the calendar's slammed and the first cold front is a week away. Either works. But book in June and you'll never think about it in October.

Why is fall such a rush?

Because the first cold snap is the chimney trade's alarm clock. From September through November, everyone who forgot their fireplace all year remembers it in the same two weeks, and every sweep in Dallas–Fort Worth is booked solid. It's the worst time to need an appointment, and it's the whole reason our plans schedule you automatically before the crowd shows up.

Last reviewed:

15+
Years on Crews
2x
Visits a Year
0
Surprise Fees
< 2hr
Response
Ready when you are

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Free written quote. Same-week scheduling. 24/7 emergency response when you need it.

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24/7 Response

Active leak, animal in flue, post-fire damage, or smoke event? Real humans on the line 7 AM to 12 AM every day — replies in under 2 minutes. Tech dispatch within 2 hours during business hours, subject to crew availability after-hours.

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