Cleaning, inspection or repair?
Cleaning removes deposits; inspection evaluates condition within an agreed scope. A clean-looking firebox does not establish the condition of the whole system.
Cap, crown, water-entry and masonry concerns need findings that identify the affected components. Describe the appliance and what you have noticed before choosing a repair.
What requires a separate scope?
Ask what the proposed chimney work includes and which related work needs its own qualified scope.
- Gas, HVAC and appliance installationconfirm the appropriate specialist and separate work.
- Roof repairagree responsibility for any flashing or roofing work.
- Wildlife removal and structural rebuildingask about the required specialty before assuming inclusion.
- Liner installationask which findings support the recommendation and who is qualified to perform it.





