Level 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
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A chimney inspection in Selma typically costs $149 – $289 for a Level 1 visual check, and $249 – $449 when we run a camera through the flue for a Level 2. Most inspections take 45 to 90 minutes, and you’ll walk away with a written report plus photos of anything we find before a single repair is ever quoted. Flint Chimney Sweep has been inspecting chimneys in Fresno County since 2002, and we know what Selma’s heat, tule fog, and harvest dust do to older masonry. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll give you a written price before we book anything.
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is Selma’s Preferred Chimney Inspection Company
We run on a code that most chimney companies in the Central Valley don’t: every inspection, every sweep, every repair gets a written price before any work starts. The number you approve is the number on the invoice. That’s The Garrison Standard our crews follow on every Selma job, whether it’s a small rancher near Rose Avenue or an older farmhouse off Floral Avenue.
Hank Delano leads our team, and he’s built this company on a simple rule: the camera doesn’t lie. When we inspect a Chimney Inspection in Selma, we show you exactly what we see inside the flue, the smoke chamber, and the crown. You get a photo report you can hold onto. No vague warnings, no pressure. If something can safely wait until next season, we say so plainly.
Our techs arrive in uniform, background-checked, and within the two-hour window you’re given at booking. Every Selma inspection carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if a covered repair fails within one full year, we return at no charge. No argument, no invoice. Just the work made right.
Chimney Inspection Services in Selma
Chimney Inspection Services in Selma begin with a visual walkthrough of the firebox, damper, flue, and exterior masonry, then move to a camera when the job calls for it. A Level 1 inspection runs $149 – $289 and covers chimneys that have been used regularly with no changes to the system. It’s what most Selma homeowners need before burning season kicks in around late October.
Camera Inspection
When we push a camera up the flue, you see the liner in real time on the screen. We document cracks, creosote glazing, delamination, or animal nests in a photo report, so there’s no mystery about what needs work and what doesn’t.
Real Estate Inspection
Buying or selling a home in Selma? A Level 2 camera inspection gives you a documented look at the flue and liner before closing. We photograph everything, note any deferred maintenance, and hand you a report your agent can use. It’s the inspection that keeps a roof-to-foundation sale from stalling at the last minute.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Chimney Flue Inspection in Selma
Chimney Flue Inspection in Selma focuses on the inner liner that channels smoke and carbon monoxide out of your house. We run a Level 2 camera through the flue whenever there’s been a change to the system, a chimney fire, a new appliance, or a transfer of ownership. Cost in Selma runs $249 – $449 depending on flue length and access.
Level 2 Inspection
This is the inspection we recommend most often in Selma, especially for older brick chimneys that haven’t been looked at in years. The camera shows us what the naked eye can’t: cracked flue tiles, gaps in the mortar, or a liner that’s pulling away from the masonry.
Level 3 Inspection
If we find damage deep inside the flue where the camera can’t confirm the full picture, a Level 3 inspection may be needed. It can involve removing a portion of the chimney structure to access the hidden areas. We only recommend this when it’s genuinely necessary to confirm a safety issue. You’ll know why before we ever suggest it.
Trusted Brands We Service in Selma
When a Selma chimney needs parts, we work with professional-grade materials from Olympia Chimney, Copperfield, and Famco. That means the cap, damper, or liner components we install are built for the kind of long burn seasons and fog-wet winters this area throws at a chimney. For camera inspections, we document everything to a photo report you keep, so you can verify the make and condition of every component yourself. We keep common parts stocked locally, which means less waiting when a Selma chimney needs a new cap or a damper repair before the rains hit.
Common Chimney Inspection Problems We See in Selma Homes
- Cracked chimney crowns from valley heat cycling. Selma’s summers push masonry past 100 degrees, and the tule fog brings moisture. That expansion and contraction opens hairline cracks in the crown that let rainwater into the firebox.
- Debris and dust buildup in never-burned chimneys. Even if you haven’t lit a fire in years, harvest dust from the raisin and stone-fruit belt settles into caps, smoke chambers, and dampers. We’ve pulled nests and packed dust out of chimneys that haven’t seen a flame since the Obama administration.
- Pulled flashing from old roof transitions. Many Selma homes have original rooflines with brick chimneys. Flashing pulls away over time, and in a fog-soaked winter that means slow water damage behind the brick.
- Third-degree creosote in flues that see green or unseasoned wood. Agricultural communities burn a lot of orchard wood. It smolders and deposits hard, shiny creosote that a standard brush won’t remove. A camera inspection tells us if you need a chemical treatment or a different approach.
Pricing for Chimney Inspection in Selma, CA
A Level 1 visual inspection in Selma runs $149 – $289. A Level 2 camera inspection runs $249 – $449 and includes the full photo report. If you need a Level 3, we only quote that after we’ve documented why it’s necessary, and the price is always written down before any work begins. Flue length, roof pitch, and access all affect the final number, but you’ll know it before we start, not after. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll give you a firm written quote over the phone.
Our tech was out near the Floral Avenue area of Selma on a home that had not been burned in three years, and the flue liner still showed first-degree creosote plus a nest of debris packed against the damper. We ran a Level 2 camera inspection, found the chimney crown had hairline cracks and the flashing had pulled away from the roofline, and we documented every bit of it in a photo report before quoting anything. The homeowner booked the sweep on the spot once they could see the video for themselves.
We Also Serve Cities Near Selma
Flint Chimney Sweep regularly handles Chimney Inspection in Selma and the surrounding Fresno County towns. If you’re in Fowler, Parlier, Kingsburg, or Reedley, the same written pricing and camera-documented process applies. A Selma call means the same team, the same guarantee, and the same live person on the phone every time.
Serving Selma, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Selma area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Inspection in Selma
Yes. Even a chimney that’s never seen a fire accumulates harvest dust, debris, and sometimes animal nests in the flue, cap, and smoke chamber. Selma sits in the middle of the raisin and stone-fruit belt, and the fine dust from harvest settles into places you can’t see from the hearth. An inspection tells you if the flue is clear or if something is parked against the damper. An inspection with a photo report is the only way to know for sure. Call (830) 251-4560 for a written quote before you book.
A Level 1 inspection is a visual check of the firebox, damper, flue, and exterior masonry, and it’s what most Selma homeowners need annually if the chimney is used the same way each year. A Level 2 adds a camera scan and is required when there’s been a change like a new appliance, a property sale, or a chimney fire. A Level 3 is rare and involves opening up part of the chimney structure to inspect hidden sections. We only recommend it when a Level 2 camera scan shows damage that needs closer documentation.
Yes. A Level 1 inspection in Selma runs $149 – $289; a Level 2 camera inspection runs $249 – $449. Those are the written prices you’ll approve before we schedule anything. Roof pitch, flue length, and access can shift the number, but you’ll know it before we leave the shop, not after we arrive. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll give you a firm price over the phone.
Third-degree creosote looks like a hard, shiny glaze, almost like black glass, baked onto the flue liner. A standard brush won’t remove it, and in Selma we see it often because orchard wood smolders and deposits this layer over several seasons. The fix typically involves chemical treatment or a rotary cleaning system, and a camera inspection tells us which. We’ll show you the footage before we ever recommend a treatment.
For an older brick chimney in Selma, the inspection should cover the flue liner, the mortar joints, the chimney crown, and the flashing where the chimney meets the roof. Selma’s heat and tule fog cycle puts real stress on mortar, and harvest dust packs into every gap. We’ll run a Level 2 camera through the flue and document the crown and flashing with photos, so you can see exactly what’s holding up and what needs attention now versus next season.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep, serving Selma and Fresno County since 2002.