Real Estate Chimney Inspections
Buying or selling a Pittsburgh home with a fireplace? Know the true condition of the chimney before you sign.
A standard home inspection rarely includes a thorough look inside the chimney — yet chimney and fireplace repairs can be some of the most expensive surprises a new homeowner faces. A dedicated real estate chimney inspection gives buyers and sellers a documented, camera-backed picture of the system's true condition before closing.
Roosevelt Chimney Works provides Level 2 inspections designed for property transactions. Whether you're a buyer protecting your investment or a seller who wants no surprises during negotiation, we document the flue, liner, masonry and appliance so everyone works from the same facts.
Why it matters at closing
- General home inspections don't scan the flue interior.
- Hidden liner cracks can mean thousands in repairs.
- Older homes often have outdated or damaged chimneys.
- Documented condition strengthens your negotiating position.
- Buyers avoid inheriting an unsafe or unusable fireplace.
What a transaction inspection includes
We perform a Level 2 inspection: a full camera scan of the flue interior plus examination of accessible masonry, the crown, cap, flashing, firebox and damper. This is the level specifically recommended when a property changes hands, because it reveals the hidden conditions that determine whether a chimney is safe to use.
You receive clear documentation of what we found, including camera footage of any concerns. That gives buyers a realistic repair picture and gives sellers the option to address issues — or price accordingly — before they become sticking points.
Pittsburgh & Western PA context
Pittsburgh's housing stock skews old, and many homes have original masonry chimneys and clay-tile liners that have weathered decades of freeze-thaw cycles. That history makes a proper inspection especially valuable when an older home changes hands.
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Serving Pittsburgh · Mt. Lebanon · Upper St. Clair · Bethel Park · South Park · Baldwin · Whitehall · Brentwood & many more communities across Greater Pittsburgh.
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- Honest, camera-backed assessments
- Repairs recommended before replacement
- Serving Greater Pittsburgh & ~60 miles around
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