Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 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.
Trusted Chimney Inspection for Palm Bay Homeowners
An inspection answers the one question that matters before you light a fire: is this chimney safe to use, and if not, what exactly is wrong? In Palm Bay, where a fireplace sits unused for most of the year and gets pressed back into service when the first cool evening arrives, the problems that build up quietly are the ones worth catching early. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience reading exactly those signs, and we document what we find so you see it for yourself instead of taking our word for it. We handle chimney sweeping, chimney inspection, and chimney repair as one service, so a finding doesn’t send you looking for a second company. Same-day visits are usually available when you call early. Reach us at (855) 632-3563, and we’ll book a sweep and a full inspection together.
Fireplace Inspection
Fireplace Inspection is the close-up look at the firebox, damper, smoke chamber, and the first stretch of flue above the fire, and it’s what you want before the first burn of the season or after a long stretch of not using the fireplace at all. It matters most when you’ve just bought a home and don’t know the last owner’s habits, or when smoke rolls into the room instead of going up. At Chimney Sweep Palm Bay we sweep, then inspect, then show you what we found. A fireplace inspection in Palm Bay typically runs $99-$250, and any repair found during the visit is quoted separately before we touch a tool. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience with the fireboxes and dampers common in this region.
What We Check Inside the Firebox
We look at the brick and mortar joints, the fireback, and the damper plate for cracks, gaps, and rust that let heat or smoke escape where it shouldn’t. Where the firebox has lost its surface, we can restore it with HeatShield, a ceramic resurfacing system built for exactly this job. That’s specialist work most generalist handymen don’t carry the materials or the training for.
Damper and Smoke Shelf Condition
The damper has to open fully and seal when closed, and the smoke shelf above it needs to be clear of soot and debris so the fireplace drafts correctly. We test the damper by hand, check the shelf, and note anything that would cause smoke to back into the room. If a part is worn, we source replacements from brands like Famco or Copperfield rather than fitting whatever happens to be on hand.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Inspection Services
Chimney Inspection Services cover the whole chimney, not just the flue: the crown, cap, flashing, exterior masonry, and the interior liner, all checked and photographed in one visit. You need them when a season has passed without a look, when you’ve noticed staining or a smell, or when you’re buying or selling a house in Palm Bay and want a documented record. Chimney Sweep Palm Bay keeps sweep, inspection, and repair in one crew, so anything flagged gets a repair quote from the same people who found it. Chimney inspection services in Palm Bay typically cost $150-$400 depending on the level of inspection and the chimney’s condition. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience, and we work with professional-grade brands including DuraFlex and HeatShield.
Exterior and Crown Checks
We walk the roofline and check the crown, cap, and flashing for cracks and gaps that let water in. A cracked crown is one of the most common causes of a slow leak that shows up as a stain on the ceiling weeks later. We note it in writing and quote the repair separately so you decide, not us.
Interior Documentation
Every inspection includes photos of what we found inside the flue and the firebox, so you have a record you can keep, share with a buyer, or hand to your insurer if needed. We explain each photo in plain terms and tell you clearly whether the chimney is safe to use as it stands. Nothing is recommended without evidence you can see for yourself.
Chimney Flue Inspection
Chimney Flue Inspection is the focused check of the flue itself: the liner, its joints, and whether the size and condition match the appliance it serves. It matters whenever you’ve had a chimney fire, a change in appliance, or a persistent draft problem, and it’s part of every inspection we do. Chimney Sweep Palm Bay runs a camera through the flue to see the full length, not just what’s visible from the firebox, and checks the liner for cracks, gaps, and separation. A flue inspection in Palm Bay typically runs $99-$275, and if the liner is failing we can reline with a DuraFlex flexible liner system instead of sending you elsewhere. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience.
Liner Condition
The liner is what keeps heat and combustion gases inside the flue and away from the framing of the house. We check every joint and look for cracks, spalling, and gaps where the sections meet. If it’s failing, we quote a reline with a DuraFlex system and explain the options in plain terms.
Proper Sizing and Draft
A flue that’s too large or too small for the appliance causes poor draft, smoke in the room, and faster creosote buildup. We note the flue’s size and condition against the appliance and flag a mismatch if we see one. That’s part of catching a problem before it becomes a repair.
Chimney Fire
Chimney Fire damage is what a flue inspection is looking for after the fact, because many chimney fires burn quietly and go unnoticed while they crack the liner from the inside. You need a full inspection after any chimney fire, even a small one, before you light the fireplace again. Chimney Sweep Palm Bay runs a camera the full length of the flue, checks the liner, and documents any damage with photos so you have proof if your insurer asks. Inspection after a suspected chimney fire in Palm Bay typically runs $150-$400, and any repair is quoted separately before we start. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience reading fire damage.
What to Do After a Chimney Fire
Don’t light the fireplace again until it’s been inspected, even if it looks fine from the outside. A cracked liner lets heat reach the framing of the house, which is the real hazard. Call us to book an inspection and we’ll tell you plainly whether it’s safe to use.
Repairing Fire Damage
Where the firebox or flue tile has cracked or spalled, we can restore the surface with HeatShield rather than tearing out the whole firebox. Where the liner itself has failed, a DuraFlex flexible liner system is a full replacement option we handle in the same visit. We explain each option and the price before any work starts.
Level 2 Chimney Inspection
Level 2 Chimney Inspection is the full inspection you want when you’re buying a home, after a chimney fire, or when the chimney has changed in some way, and it covers everything a basic check does plus the accessible parts of the flue via camera. In Palm Bay, that matters most during a home sale or after a storm, when the roof or chimney may have taken a hit. Chimney Sweep Palm Bay runs the camera, checks the attic and roof where accessible, and documents what we find with photos. A Level 2 inspection in Palm Bay typically costs $250-$500 depending on the chimney’s complexity. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience, and we use professional-grade inspection equipment for the job.
When a Level 2 Is Required
When you buy or sell a home, when the appliance changes, after a chimney fire, or after an event that may have damaged the chimney. We walk you through what’s accessible and what we check so you know exactly what the report covers. If you’re selling, the report is a document a buyer can read.
Camera and Accessible-Space Checks
We run a camera the full length of the flue and look at the attic, roof, and exterior where they’re safely accessible. Anything we find is photographed and written up, so you have a record that doesn’t depend on memory. Nothing is recommended without evidence you can see.
Chimney Leak
Chimney Leak problems usually start at the top of the chimney, where a cracked crown, worn flashing, or loose cap lets water in during a heavy rain, and the stain shows up on the ceiling days later. You need a look when you see a water stain near the fireplace, rust on the damper, or an odor when it rains. Chimney Sweep Palm Bay inspects the crown, cap, and flashing, and repairs the source rather than patching the symptom. A leak inspection and repair in Palm Bay typically runs $200-$600, depending on what needs sealing or replacing. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience tracking leaks to their source.
Finding the Source
We check the crown, cap, flashing, and masonry for cracks and gaps, and trace where the water is actually getting in. Most leaks show up as a ceiling stain or rust on the damper before they’re obvious on the roof. We document the source with photos so you’re not paying for a guess.
Repairing and Sealing
Most leaks are fixed by repairing the crown, resealing or replacing the flashing, or fitting a proper cap sourced from brands like Copperfield or Famco. We quote the repair before we start and tell you plainly whether it can wait or shouldn’t. A correctly capped and sealed chimney keeps water where it belongs: outside.
Chimney Camera Inspection
Chimney Camera Inspection is how we see the parts of the flue the eye can’t reach, from the firebox all the way to the top, and it’s part of every inspection at Chimney Sweep Palm Bay. You need it whenever there’s a suspected liner crack, after a chimney fire, or during a home sale, and it’s how we confirm a problem instead of guessing at one. The camera feeds video to a screen we show you as we go, so you see the crack, gap, or buildup for yourself. A camera inspection in Palm Bay typically runs $150-$350 as part of a full inspection. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience reading what the camera shows.
Seeing the Whole Flue
The camera runs the full length of the flue, so we see the liner’s joints, any cracks, and where creosote has built up. We walk you through the footage and point out exactly where a problem is. You get a documented record, not a verbal opinion.
Confirming a Repair Is Needed
If we tell you a liner or firebox needs repair, the camera footage is the evidence behind it. Nothing is recommended without evidence you can see for yourself, and we’ll say plainly when work can safely wait. You decide based on what you’ve been shown, not on a sales pitch.
Brands We Service
We work with professional-grade chimney materials and systems, not anonymous generic components, so you know exactly what’s going into your chimney. For firebox and flue tile repair, we use HeatShield, a ceramic resurfacing system built for this specialist work. HeatShield restores the surface where standard mortar patching would fail, and it’s the kind of application most generalist handymen neither stock nor know how to apply.
For full chimney relining, we work with DuraFlex flexible liner systems, which handle the bends and lengths a rigid liner can’t. For caps, dampers, and venting, we source from brands like Famco and Copperfield, so repairs address the whole chimney system, not just the flue. Whether you have a HeatShield or DuraFlex system, a Famco or Copperfield cap, or any other make, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Smoke rolling into the room. A fireplace that smokes is drafting poorly, often from a blocked flue, a damaged damper, or a flue sized wrong for the opening. It’s a sign something needs a look before the next burn.
- A strong odor when it rains. That smell is usually a sign water is getting into the chimney and mixing with soot and creosote. It points to a leak at the crown, cap, or flashing that needs repair.
- Water stains on the ceiling or rust on the damper. Both mean water has already reached inside the chimney. A slow leak can damage the liner and framing long before it’s obvious, so it’s worth tracing soon.
- Cracked or crumbling masonry on the firebox. Visible gaps in the firebox brick or mortar let heat and smoke escape where they shouldn’t. HeatShield can often restore the surface, which is safer than waiting.
- You’ve never had it inspected. If you’ve moved into a home in Palm Bay and don’t know when the last inspection happened, a full check gives you a documented starting point. It’s the only way to know the chimney is safe to use.
Our Process, Step by Step
We work through the chimney the same way every time, so there are no surprises and nothing gets skipped.
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Book the visit. We take your details, ask what you’ve noticed, and book a sweep and an inspection together so nothing is left half done. Same-day visits are usually available when you call early.
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Sweep first. We clear soot and creosote from the firebox and flue so we can see the surfaces underneath. A clean flue is the only way to inspect what’s actually there.
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Camera the flue. We run a camera the full length of the flue to check the liner, joints, and buildup. You see the footage as we go, not a description afterward.
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Check the outside too. We look at the crown, cap, flashing, and exterior masonry for cracks, gaps, and water damage. This is where most leaks start.
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Document and quote. We photograph what we found, explain it in plain terms, and give you a written quote for any repair from the same crew. Nothing is recommended without evidence you can see.
How Much Does Chimney Inspection Cost in Palm Bay?
A typical chimney inspection in Palm Bay runs $99-$400, depending on the level of inspection and the chimney’s condition. A basic fireplace inspection for a straightforward setup runs $99-$250. A Level 2 inspection with full camera work runs $250-$500, and a flue inspection on its own is usually $99-$275.
Several things move the price. The level of inspection matters most: a basic check sits at the bottom of the range, a full Level 2 with camera and accessible-space checks sits at the top. The chimney’s condition matters too, since heavy creosote buildup or visible damage takes longer to document. Access is another factor: a steep or hard-to-reach roof adds time. We don’t add fees for coming out; the price is set per job by the written estimate.
| Inspection type | Typical Palm Bay range |
|---|---|
| Fireplace inspection | $99-$250 |
| Flue inspection | $99-$275 |
| Camera inspection (as part of full inspection) | $150-$350 |
| Level 2 inspection | $250-$500 |
| Post-chimney-fire inspection | $150-$400 |
The best way to avoid overpaying is to book the sweep and inspection together and to ask for findings in writing with photos. We include documentation in every inspection, so nothing is a verbal add-on. The written estimate sets the final price, and estimates are free.
Our Service Area Near Palm Bay
We cover Palm Bay and the towns around it, including Malabar, West Melbourne, Grant-Valkaria, June Park, Melbourne Beach, Indiantown, and Melbourne itself. Response to those nearby areas is usually quick, and same-day visits are often possible when you call early. If you’re further out, we’ll tell you honestly what we can do when you call. We handle both chimney sweep and chimney repair work in the same area, so a finding doesn’t send you looking elsewhere. Call (855) 632-3563 to book.
Serving Palm Bay, FL – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Palm Bay and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Inspection in Palm Bay
A chimney inspection is a documented check of the firebox, flue, liner, crown, cap, and flashing to confirm the chimney is safe to use. It goes beyond cleaning: we look at the whole system and photograph what we find. At Chimney Sweep Palm Bay, a full inspection includes a camera run of the flue so you see the evidence for yourself. Call (855) 632-3563 to book a free estimate.
A basic inspection usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour, and a full Level 2 with camera work can take up to two hours. The time depends on the chimney’s condition, access to the roof, and how much needs documenting. We book it alongside a sweep when possible so the whole job is done in one visit. Call (855) 632-3563 to schedule.
A typical chimney inspection in Palm Bay runs $99-$400, with a Level 2 inspection at $250-$500. The range depends on the inspection level, the chimney’s condition, and access to the roof. The written estimate sets the final price, and any repair is quoted separately before we start. Call (855) 632-3563 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Yes. We work with HeatShield ceramic resurfacing for firebox and flue tile restoration, and with DuraFlex flexible liner systems for full relining. We also source caps, dampers, and venting from brands like Famco and Copperfield, so repairs address the whole system. Whether you have one of those or any other make, we can help.
Same-day service is often possible when you call early in the day. We answer 24/7 and dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. A call outside dispatch hours is booked into the next opening, and we’re closed on Saturday. Call (855) 632-3563 to book.
Our repairs are backed by a satisfaction guarantee, and we walk you through the details of what’s covered on your written quote before any work starts. The guarantee is part of the documented estimate, so there’s no ambiguity afterward. We stand behind the work we do. Call (855) 632-3563 to talk through your chimney.
Clear the area around the fireplace and leave access to the roof or attic if we need it. Don’t burn anything in the fireplace for at least 24 hours before the visit so the surfaces are cool and readable. If you’ve noticed smoke, odor, or a leak, note when it happens so we can check for it. Call (855) 632-3563 if you’re unsure what to do.
Schedule Your Chimney Inspection Service in Palm Bay Today
You deserve to know your chimney is safe before you light it. Chimney Sweep Palm Bay handles sweep, inspection, and repair as one crew, with documentation you can see and a written estimate that sets the price. Call (855) 632-3563 for a free, no-obligation estimate. We answer 24/7 and dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Written by the team at Chimney Sweep Palm Bay.