Homebuyer’s Chimney & Flue Inspection Report
Buying a home with a working fireplace or wood-burning stove? Don’t let a hidden chimney problem turn your dream move into a costly surprise.
Our Homebuyer’s Chimney & Flue Report is a comprehensive, inspection carried out by our HETAS-Approved technicians that gives you a clear, professional picture of the chimney and appliance’s true condition — so you can make an informed decision, negotiate with confidence, and move in knowing exactly what you’re dealing with.
Why choose a Homebuyer’s Chimney & Flue Inspection Report?
A chimney or stove that looks fine on a viewing can be hiding expensive problems: a failing liner, a seized air control, cracked stove bricks, or a build-up of tar that poses a genuine fire risk. Standard property surveys rarely go beyond a visual glance at the fireplace. And they certainly won’t tell you what’s really going on inside the flue.
Our report closes that gap. It’s the same rigorous standard we apply to our own customers’ safety inspections, adapted specifically for buyers who need answers before exchange.
What’s Included in a Homebuyer’s Chimney & Flue Inspection Report?
CCTV flue inspection
We send a camera the full length of the flue to check for tarring, cracks, obstructions, and general condition — not just what’s visible from the hearth.
Full appliance assessment
We examine the stove or fireplace itself: air controls, riddle grates, seals, stove bricks, and general wear, noting anything that’s missing, seized, or damaged.
Smoke evacuation test
Where appropriate, we carry out a smoke test to confirm the flue is drawing correctly and safely venting to the outside.
Ground-level chimney stack inspection
A visual check of the chimney stack itself — pots, terminals, pointing, and vegetation — to flag any external issues that could affect performance or safety.
Clear, photographed findings
Every issue we identify is backed by photographic evidence, so you’re not relying on a written note alone — you can see precisely what we saw.
Plain-English report
You’ll receive a professional written report covering our full observations and advisories, free of jargon, with practical guidance on what (if anything) needs addressing and by whom.
Who is a Homebuyer’s Chimney & Flue Inspection Report For?
Homebuyers wanting peace of mind — or a negotiating tool — before completing a purchase
Conveyancing solicitors requiring a specialist opinion to satisfy enquiries
Landlords and letting agents taking on a new property with a solid fuel appliance
Anyone inheriting a chimney or stove with no history or documentation
Book Your Homebuyer’s Chimney & Flue Inspection Report
Secure an appointment by booking online 24/7
Call our team on 0800 0541154 anytime Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm
