The old way we used to check for creosote buildup feels almost forgotten now

I keep seeing newer sweeps just rely on a basic flashlight peek from the fireplace opening. Back in the day, my mentor in Albany always made me climb right up on the roof with a mirror to get a full, clean look at the entire flue. Missing a thick glaze spot in the middle third of a chimney because you didn't get the right angle is how you get a callback for a smoke issue, or worse. Does anyone still do a full visual from the top with every inspection?

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nancy_wood8d ago

So what's the actual standard now, a quick glance and hope for the best? If you're not getting that full top down view, how can you even sign off on the inspection being complete?

mason_reed478d ago

But seriously, what's the backup plan when you can't get that view? Do you just write it up as a limitation and move on, or does the whole process stop?

jennifer_jones177d ago

Yeah, I just note the limit like mason_reed47 said.