Selling Your Home? Why You Need a Level 2 Chimney Inspection
Any time a home changes hands, the fireplace and chimney should get a Level 2 inspection. It protects the buyer and keeps the seller’s deal from stalling over a surprise finding.
Why a home sale triggers a Level 2
A Level 2 inspection includes a full video scan of the flue — the recognized standard whenever ownership transfers. A basic visual check can miss a cracked liner or hidden damage that later derails the sale.
For sellers
Getting ahead of it means no last-minute surprises during the buyer’s inspection. A clean report is a selling point; a needed repair is better handled on your terms.
For buyers
You’re inheriting whatever’s in that flue. A Level 2 tells you if it’s safe to burn or needs work — before you own the problem.
Buying or selling in Warrenville? Get a real-estate Level 2 inspection from the Fox brothers.
Quick answers
Is a chimney inspection required to sell a house?
It is the recognized standard for a real-estate transfer, and many buyers and inspectors expect it.
Who pays for the chimney inspection?
It varies by deal. Sellers often do one ahead to avoid surprises; buyers may request their own.
What if the inspection finds a problem?
You can negotiate the repair. Catching it early keeps it from derailing the closing.
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Call (630) 451-4179By Jack Fox, CEO & Lead Chimney Expert — Fox Chimney Service, St. Charles, IL · About the author