Chimney Inspections for Real Estate Professionals
Code-based chimney safety inspections that protect your buyers, sellers, and your reputation. Trusted by St. Louis real estate agents since 1978.
Why Real Estate Agents Choose Mad Hatter
Chimney issues are one of the most commonly overlooked problems in home inspections — and one of the most expensive to discover after closing. A standard home inspection rarely includes a thorough chimney assessment, leaving buyers, sellers, and agents exposed to post-sale disputes and liability.
At The Mad Hatter Service Company, we provide chimney safety inspections for real estate transactions based on St. Louis City & County and St. Charles City & County currently adopted municipal code. Our technicians document the chimney and flue system and clearly note anything that doesn't meet local code. This gives your buyers confidence, your sellers documentation, and you protection.
What Our Real Estate Chimney Inspection Includes
- Code-based safety inspection per St. Louis City & County and St. Charles City & County currently adopted municipal code
- Video camera inspection of the chimney flue
- Exterior chimney assessment — crown, cap, flashing, mortar, and brick condition
- Firebox and damper inspection — checking for cracks, deterioration, and proper operation
- Flue liner evaluation — identifying cracks, gaps, and code compliance issues
- Detailed written report with photos and video documentation
- Repair recommendations with estimated costs, if needed
- Fast turnaround — inspections scheduled within 48 hours, reports delivered same day
Benefits for Real Estate Professionals
- Protect your clients — identify chimney issues before closing, not after
- Reduce liability — documented inspections protect you from post-sale disputes
- Smooth transactions — detailed reports help buyers and sellers negotiate with confidence
- Fast scheduling — we understand closing deadlines and prioritize real estate inspections
- Trusted expertise — 46 years of chimney inspection experience in the St. Louis market
- Professional reports — clear, detailed documentation suitable for lenders and attorneys
Partner With Us
We work with real estate agents, home inspectors, and property managers across the St. Louis metropolitan area. If you're a real estate professional looking for a reliable chimney inspection partner, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us at 636-946-1622 to discuss our real estate partner program.
Schedule a Real Estate Inspection
Fast, reliable chimney inspections for your real estate transactions. Same-day reports available.