Nelms Inspections is committed to helping ensure your 

safety by offering Level 2 inspection of fireplace and 

mechanical (heating and water heater) chimneys. Since 

the NJ Standards of Practice exclude the interiors of 

chimney flues from a home inspection, material defects 

often go unnoticed until an unfortunate occurrence, 

such as a chimney fire.

Chimney repairs can be very expensive often costing 

several thousand dollars. A Level 2 camera inspection of 

the internal components is the only method to 

determine if material defects and fire hazards exist. 

Recognizing the dangers of fireplaces and chimneys, 

many townships now require a chimney inspection prior 

to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy.

If a chimney fails a level 2 Inspection, it is considered a 

fire and safety hazard, which may be a negotiable item 

with the seller. If the inspection does not reveal any 

significant concerns, you can rest comfortably with the 

knowledge your fireplace and chimney are safe to use.