02/10/2026
π BUYING A NEW HOME WITH A CHIMNEY OR LOG BURNER?
This is exactly why a Type 2 Chimney Survey can be so important.
Today we carried out a Type 2 Chimney Survey for a prospective home buyer, including a detailed internal inspection and CCTV examination of the chimney flue.
From the room below, everything can look perfectly fine. But once we put the camera inside, we identified an apparent opening/breach in the masonry dividing the flues β something that simply wouldn't have been visible from the fireplace.
π Our Type 2 Survey includes:
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Detailed visual inspection
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CCTV inspection of the chimney/flue
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Inspection for blockages and defects
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Assessment of the visible flue/liner condition
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Photographic evidence
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Identification of potential issues requiring further investigation
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Detailed written report with recommendations
π· WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
Finding problems before you complete the purchase can potentially save you thousands of pounds in unexpected remedial work.
It gives the buyer the information they need to discuss the issue with their solicitor, surveyor and the seller before committing to the property.
Don't just inspect what's visible from the fireplace.
See what's actually happening inside the chimney. π
SWEEP & VAC CHIMNEY SWEEPING
π Covering Norfolk & Suffolk
π 07816 462542
Type 1 β Smoke Test
Type 2 β Internal CCTV Chimney Survey
Type 3 β External Chimney Survey with Drone
Specialist chimney inspections for home buyers and homeowners.