CCTV Chimney Inspections

Detailed Chimney Surveys Across Brighton, Hove and Sussex

A CCTV chimney inspection provides a closer look inside a chimney or flue where problems may not be visible from the fireplace or chimney pot. Pete The Sweep offers CCTV chimney inspections for homeowners, landlords, property developers and professionals across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding Sussex area.

A specialist camera is passed through the chimney or flue to help identify visible damage, blockages, deposits and possible defects. The inspection can provide useful information before repairs, renovation work or a new stove installation is planned.

Customers receive clear, straightforward information about what has been observed and whether further investigation or specialist repair work may be appropriate.

See What Is Happening Inside Your Chimney

A camera inspection can help identify visible issues that cannot be confirmed through a standard external check alone.

Who May Need a CCTV Chimney Inspection?

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Stove Owners

May help investigate suspected liner, flue or chimney problems affecting the performance of a stove.

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Landlords

Helps landlords investigate chimney concerns and gather information before maintenance or remedial work is arranged.

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Property Developers

Useful when renovating older properties, reopening fireplaces or planning alterations involving existing chimneys.

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Home Buyers

Can provide additional information about a chimney before committing to renovation, repair or appliance installation.

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Homeowners

Useful where a chimney is producing smoke, performing poorly or has not been used or inspected for a long period.

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Builders and Installers

Provides useful visual information before chimney repairs, liner installation or other building work is specified.

What a CCTV Chimney Inspection May Identify

Visible Blockages

Nesting material, loose debris and other visible obstructions that may restrict the chimney or flue.

Damaged Flue Liners

Visible cracking, separation, deterioration or displacement within an existing chimney liner.

Internal Damage

Areas of visible deterioration, damaged masonry, missing mortar or irregular internal surfaces.

Heavy Deposits

Accumulated soot, tar-like deposits or other material that may require further cleaning or assessment.

Changes in the Flue

Unexpected bends, narrowing, previous alterations or connections that may affect future work.

Potential Entry Points

Visible gaps or defects that may allow debris, moisture or unwanted material to enter the chimney.

When an Inspection May Be Recommended

  • Before installing a new wood-burning stove or flue liner.
  • When smoke is entering the room or the chimney is drawing poorly.
  • After a chimney fire or suspected overheating incident.
  • Before reopening a fireplace that has been unused for many years.
  • When unexplained debris is falling into the fireplace or appliance.
  • Before carrying out major chimney repairs or renovation work.
  • When buying, selling or developing an older property.
  • Where an existing liner is suspected to be damaged or unsuitable.

How the CCTV Inspection Works

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Initial Assessment

The fireplace, appliance and chimney are discussed, along with the concern or planned work.

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Camera Inspection

A specialist camera is carefully passed through accessible parts of the chimney or flue.

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Findings Explained

Visible findings are explained clearly, together with any sensible next steps or further work.

Inspection Before Stove Installation

A chimney may look suitable externally while containing internal defects, previous alterations or an unsuitable liner. A CCTV inspection can provide useful information before a new wood burner or flue system is planned.

This may help reduce unexpected problems once installation work has started and allows the proposed work to be planned using better information about the existing chimney.

Clear and Practical Reporting

The purpose of the inspection is to provide practical information about the visible condition of accessible areas inside the chimney or flue.

Pete The Sweep will explain what has been observed in straightforward language. Where the inspection identifies a concern outside the scope of chimney sweeping, further advice from an appropriate specialist may be recommended.

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Professional, Friendly and Thorough

Customer feedback regularly describes Pete The Sweep as knowledgeable, reliable, friendly and professional, with particular praise for clear explanations, careful workmanship and leaving the property clean and tidy.

CCTV Chimney Inspections Across Sussex

Pete The Sweep provides CCTV chimney inspections across Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Saltdean, Rottingdean, Peacehaven, Lewes, Burgess Hill, Worthing, Haywards Heath and surrounding areas throughout Sussex.

Need a Closer Look Inside Your Chimney?

Contact Pete The Sweep for friendly advice and professional CCTV chimney inspections across Brighton, Hove and Sussex.