Chimney & Fireplace Inspection
$120 with a home inspection
Bent Nails inspects wood-burning, gas, oil, propane and pellet fireplaces, current and vintage cast-iron wood stoves, wood inserts and electric fireplace inserts so they are safe to use. Added to a home inspection it costs $120, and when the fireplace meets the standard you receive a certificate of approval to give your insurer.
A fireplace and safety inspection confirms the appliance is safe and ready to protect the people in the home. Darren inspects chimneys year-round, and great care is taken to keep your home clean: there is a no-mess guarantee.
What gets inspected
- Wood-burning fireplaces
- Gas, oil and propane fireplaces
- Pellet stoves
- Current and vintage cast-iron wood stoves
- Wood inserts and electric fireplace inserts
- The chimney
Questions about this inspection
Will I get something for my insurance company?
Yes. If the fireplace meets the standard, you receive a certificate of approval to give your insurer.
Do you inspect old wood stoves?
Yes, current and vintage cast-iron wood stoves, as well as inserts and pellet stoves.
Will it make a mess?
No. Great care is taken to keep your home clean, with a no-mess guarantee.
Page updated November 2026. Prices before tax; Darren confirms the final price when he calls.