No homeowner should assume his or her chimney is safe for use without a thorough examination, both exterior and interior. Rain, flue gases, and freezing moisture cause eroison and deterioration in chimneys. Breaks in the chimney liner--even small ones--can allow combustion gases and condensation into your home.

In the past,the examination of the chimney interior involved either an ineffective flashlight and mirror or the expensive disassembly of part of the chimney to see problem areas. Now with our digital video inspection service, it is easy to obtain an accurate evaluation of your chimney's interior.

We are now able to show you the following unsafe chimney conditions, if they exist: Improper new construction, Chimney fire damage, Improper prefab chimney connections, Deterioration from gas appliance connections, Cracks, even hairline cracks in flue liners, Broken or missing tile liners and mortar joints, Deterioration from smoke shelf or damper, Quick-fixed thimble holes, Hidden breechings, Nests, and other blockages.

The increased use of fireplaces and wood heat has resulted in an increase in chimney fires. When conducting a damage investigation to a chimney fire, our digital video colour camera can give you and the Insurance loss adjustor the reliable information you need. An examination soon after the fire can determine the cause of damage: Whitened mortar joints, blaze marks, missing mortar, cracks and discolouration in liners and buckling of steel liners are indications of chimney fire damage.

A digital video inspection of a chimney interior offers the chartered surveyor, the Insurance loss adjustor and the homeowner these important benefits:

• You get detailed information only inches away from the chimney walls.
• You get complete documentation in a variety of formats.
• You save time on claim processing by getting reliable information easily.
• If any damages are found we will  also supply you with an estimate of repair.

Accurate information is important for making decisions about a chimney.

If you are a homeowner having your chimney cleaned , having your heating system updated, or are in the process of buying a property, ask for a digital video inspection. Seeing a digital video of your chimney interior will give you peace of mind and a general knowledge of your chimney system.

If you are a chartered surveyor or an insurance loss adjustor, your evaluations should be based on accurate digital video information. Take the guess work out of chimney evaluation by contacting Cowan Chimney Solutions today on 0872574267 and ask for Patrick.