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Why is everyone asking for chimney camera inspections all of a sudden?
Lately, almost every new customer asks if I use a camera to check their chimney. I've been sweeping for over a decade and never needed one for most jobs. Is this from home renovation shows or social media? I'm curious if other sweeps are feeling this push too.
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gray_carter962mo ago
My buddy in property insurance says they’ve started pushing for visual proof of chimney condition before writing policies. After a few big claims from hidden cracks, they want the camera scan in the file. That trickles down to homeowners getting letters saying they need a “full interior inspection” to keep their coverage. Suddenly everyone asks for the camera because their insurer told them to.
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adam_thompson532mo ago
Yeah @gray_carter96, I saw a whole news segment on this exact thing.
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drew_park2mo ago
Check the actual policy wording first. Most insurers just require a basic inspection, not a full camera scan. They often leave it up to the homeowner to pick the method.
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