When you are moving into a new home, there may be a lot on your mind. You\u2019re curious about the neighbors, the room sizes, or whether there\u2019s enough space to grow a vegetable garden in the backyard. You might be concerned about renovating the kitchen or adding in efficient appliances, so you overlook the seemingly smaller parts of the house that deserve attention too.<\/p>\n
The chimney is one such component that many homeowners don\u2019t really think about when they\u2019re moving into a new space. The chimney could be dangerous, however, if it hasn\u2019t been cleaned in a while. And chances are high that you know very little about the previous homeowners\u2019 maintenance habits.<\/p>\n
A chimney sweep should always show up to check out a chimney before a sale is complete. We highly advise that you do not use your chimney until you get this done. But we also recommend that you don\u2019t go through the sale without knowing about the condition of your chimney either.<\/p>\n
A damaged chimney could catch fire easily or allow fire to spread to the outside of your home. If the chimney is old and dilapidated, you may need to have portions reconstructed or a new lining inserted in order to ensure your home is safe.<\/p>\n
As you might guess, a large job like this one isn\u2019t exactly cheap. You want to know well before you buy the home if there are any renovations that need to be made. And problems with the chimney have an impact on the total cost of ownership.<\/p>\n
Chimney inspections before a home transfer or sale are usually coupled with a complete cleaning of the inside of the chimney. If nothing is found to be wrong with the chimney\u2019s structure, at least you\u2019ll know you\u2019re starting off with a clean chimney that\u2019s free of debris and harmful creosote.<\/p>\n