Chimney Inspection Report Decoder

Got a report full of terms you do not recognise? Check off the items your sweep wrote down and this tool tells you what each one means, how serious it is, and whether it is a real problem or a common upsell.

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Select one or more findings above to see what they mean.

Severity flags are this site's editorial triage, not an NFPA rating.

Verify with your local building code and the appliance manufacturer's manual before you build or buy.