Columbus, OH & surrounding areas
Drone Chimney Inspection
We fly the chimney instead of climbing it. Nobody goes on the roof.
- Free with every estimate, nobody on your roof
- Hairline crown cracks visible when you zoom in
- Images you can send to an insurer or a second opinion
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- Free in-home estimates
- Fully insured
- Warranty up to 1 year
- Free drone inspection
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Free with every estimate: a drone inspection of the outside of your chimney. Overhead images of the crown, cap, and flashing, and they're yours to keep.
The most dangerous part of inspecting a chimney is usually getting to it. Slate and tile roofs break under foot, steep pitches are a fall risk, and a storm-damaged roof is unpredictable. A drone removes that problem — and you get to see your own chimney, close up, from above.
What this actually shows you
Sample frames of the kind of imagery you receive. On your visit, every photo is of your own chimney, and you keep them.
Sample imageStraight down the stack: crown cracks, flue condition, cap seating
Sample imageAt stack height: upper masonry, mortar joints, flashing line
Sample imageThe whole roof in context, useful for storm and insurance documentation
Signs you'd notice
- A steep, slate, tile, or very high roof
- You want to see the damage yourself before approving work
- Storm damage you need documented for an insurance claim
- A chimney that can't be safely reached by ladder
- You've been given a repair quote and want to verify it
What happens on the visit
- 1
Fly the whole stack
Overhead and oblique passes covering the crown, cap, upper masonry, and the flashing line where the chimney meets the roof.
- 2
Shoot it at high resolution
Resolution matters here — hairline crown cracks and open mortar joints have to stay visible when you zoom in.
- 3
Walk you through the footage
We go through the images with you and point at what we're concerned about. Being able to see it yourself changes the conversation.
- 4
You keep the images
Useful for an insurance claim, for a second opinion, or just for comparison next year to see whether something is moving.
Why it matters
A drone inspection covers the outside of the chimney, and it covers it better than a person on a ladder can. It doesn't replace an interior flue scan — for what's happening inside the liner you still need a camera down the flue, which is part of a Level 2 inspection. The two together give you the complete picture, and neither one requires anybody to take a risk on your roof.
Recent work
What the work looks like
Our own photos, from real Columbus-area jobs. Tap a project to see every photo.
Questions
Drone Inspection: what people ask us
What is a drone chimney inspection?
We fly a camera drone over the chimney and photograph the crown, cap, upper masonry, and flashing from above, instead of putting a person on a steep or fragile roof. It's the right call on slate, tile, very high, or storm-damaged roofs, and you keep the images — which is useful when you want to see the problem yourself or send it to an insurer.
Can you help document damage for an insurance claim?
Ask the office what inspection documentation is available before booking. Whether a particular repair is covered is always a decision for your insurer, so confirm its evidence requirements directly with them.
Why does my chimney leak when it rains?
There are only a handful of ways water gets in, and they're all findable: a missing or damaged cap, a cracked crown at the top, failed flashing where the chimney meets the roof, or brick and mortar that have gotten porous enough to soak water straight through. The right repair depends on where the water enters, so the first step is finding the actual entry point.
Related
While we're up there
Chimney Sweeping
Creosote, soot, and blockages cleared out of your flue.
Chimney Inspections
A documented look at the whole system, firebox to crown.
Chimney & Masonry Repair
Tuckpointing, brick replacement, and rebuilds — above and below the roofline.
Caps, Crowns & Chase Covers
The lid on your chimney. Keeps rain, leaves, and animals out.
Get a free estimate on your chimney
Pick a day and a time window online, or call and talk to a person. The estimate is free, and the drone inspection is included.