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The Importance of Chimney Inspections in Real Estate Transactions
When buying or selling a home, ensuring the safety and condition of the property is crucial—and that includes the chimney. A professional chimney inspection is an essential step in any real estate transaction to protect both the buyer and seller. Here’s why:
Safety First: A chimney in disrepair or with hidden damage can pose serious safety risks, including the potential for chimney fires, carbon monoxide leaks, and dangerous structural issues. Buyers want peace of mind knowing that their new home is safe and that the chimney is in good working condition.
Unseen Issues: Chimneys often develop problems that are not immediately visible or noticeable, such as cracks in the flue, creosote buildup, or structural damage. A certified chimney inspector can identify these issues before they become costly repairs or safety hazards.
Negotiation Leverage: For sellers, getting a chimney inspection ahead of time can help address issues before they affect the sale. For buyers, an inspection can be used to negotiate repairs or adjustments in price. An accurate inspection report helps both parties make informed decisions.
Compliance with Local Codes: Many areas have strict building and safety codes for chimneys, fireplaces, and venting systems. A chimney inspection ensures that the system meets these regulations, avoiding potential fines or complications down the road.
Protecting Your Investment: Whether buying or selling, the chimney is a significant part of the home’s value. Ensuring it is in top condition can help avoid unexpected repair costs and maintain the overall integrity of the property.
For buyers and sellers alike, scheduling a chimney inspection is an important step in safeguarding both the property and the people who live in it. Let us help you ensure a smooth real estate transaction by providing thorough and reliable chimney inspections.
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Top Notch has gone well above and beyond the scope of what we could even ask or expect of a company. Calling them is the best decision you will make for your fireplace and chimney. They are truly the premier option in Southern Maryland. See more See less
Quality service and fairly priced See more See less
Excellent work. Great company to work with! See more See less
Top Notch Chimney Services came to the rescue! As a real estate agent, we needed a quick response and turn around to meet a settlement date. From the first phone call, Shawn jumped on it. He ended up giving our seller an alternative that saved her a lot of money as well as an option that was much more efficient for the new buyer. Shawn met every deadline and even went back to meet with the buyers to go over the new insert with them. The buyers were extremely happy with the finished product and the service that Top Notch provided. THANK YOU for making everyone happy and meeting a short deadline. See more See less
Excellent, fast and friendly service. Fair prices. Obviously very skilled and experienced, takes pride in there work. Made me feel respected and heard. I'll definitely be using them again when the time comes. Thanks again! See more See less
All around an excellent service company. The team at Top Notch Chimney Services are 100% knowledgeable, professional, respectful of me and my property and determined to get a five star review for providing the best service in the area. They are seriously the very best in their field. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone including family and neighbors. Thank you! See more See less
We have had them intall pur pellet stove and now fix pir chimneys and both times they have done amazing work. Very polite and very professional. Would recommend them to anyone who needs this type of work done to their homes. I will call them anytime I need work done. See more See less
Shawn has completed multiple jobs for us and always does a great job. Reliable, fairly priced, and very professional. I highly recommend Top Notch Chimney Services!! See more See less
From start to finish this company was amazing! I originally called to get an estimate They were extremely friendly to speak with on the phone and very informative. When they came out they were extremely respectful of my property and very well mannered. I hired them to do the job of installing my pellet stove and I can say that I am extremely happy with the installation time and the professionalism that was shown. The installation met my OCD requirements. I will definitely use again in the future if needed and I highly recommend this company for your service. See more See less
This company is awesome to work with! Very friendly! See more See less
Excellent service. Very professional staff. Could not be happier with the service! See more See less
Excellent customer service! Had vent pipe replaced to my furnace. A minor delay due to snow on the roof. Can't control the weather :). The guys who came out were a pleasure to meet. Very courteous and respectful. Very pleased with the work done. Would highly recommend and will use them again if the need arises. Thanks Shawn and company!! See more See less
We cannot say enough about the team at Top Notch Chimney Services. Top Notch is a fantastic local company with exceptional professionalism, unbelievable attention to detail, all wrapped up in customer service which can only be found in folks who are truly passionate about their field. Shawn, Gloria, and the team kept us informed during the entire process of replacing our wood stove, flue, and extensive repairs to our chimney. Today we have our new Regency stove rockin’ to cure the paint and get the stove ready for when the cold temps come our way. With every window and door open in the house with how much heat this amazing stove is kicking out, thank you Top Notch for an amazing experience, beautiful workmanship at a reasonable price, and always treating us like family. See more See less
I highly recommend this company. They are very professional and completed the work in a timely manner. I had to get extensive work done to my chimney and Shawn and his crew did an excellent job. Very impressed and so happy to have a chimney company I can trust in! See more See less
Great Company, Great Work, I highly Recommend See more See less
Top Notch installed a woodstove in my home, very satisfied with their work. See more See less
Fantastic service!! Came out quickly, kept everything clean, very thorough, very professional!! I will definitely use them exclusively for servicing the pellet stove in my living room! See more See less
We had Top Notch Chimney Service come out and clean our propane fireplace. He did an amazing job with the cleaning inside and the glass window. They do quality work. Will definitely be using them in the future and will recommend to others. See more See less
Couldn't be happier with the service provided. On time and very thorough. Discussed all options and answered all questions. Will use again! See more See less
Top Notch has gone well above and beyond the scope of what we could even ask or expect of a company. Calling them is the best decision you will make for your fireplace and chimney. They are truly the premier option in Southern Maryland. See more See less
Excellent work by Top Notch Chimney Service! They fulfilled our needs quickly and exceeded our expectations. Great work! See more See less
Good communication, great pricing, very professional and completed the chimney in a timely manner. No complaints and would highly recommend. See more See less
Super professional, thorough inspection, very knowledgeable and clear explanation/ education on the inner workings of my fireplace/chimney system. Highly recommend this company See more See less
Very honest, very nice people. Even though I didn't get the news I wanted, I was extremely grateful for the information they provided. Especially being a newer single homeowner. Also, the willingness to help with any future plans if I decide or any follow up questions. They are not pushy or trying to sell anything that was not warranted. Great customer service, and I will make sure to recommend them to family and friends. 🙂 See more See less
Amazing work you all do a good job super professional if you are looking for any chimney work i recommend top notch See more See less
Wonderful service! They were very quick, professional, and very knowledgeable. Would absolutely use them again! See more See less
Top Notch did such a great job!!! Highly recommend them!!! See more See less
This company goes above and beyond, I will be using them for any fireplace needs from here on out! Their communication is top tier, they work with you with expert knowledge, and are such a wonderful family owned company! Highly recommend! See more See less
Friendly. Reliable. On time. Knowledgeable and thorough! Highly Recommend. See more See less
Top Notch was prompt, thorough, professional, and very affordable. Very happy with their service!! See more See less
Super professional, thorough inspection, very knowledgeable and clear explanation/ education on the inner workings of my fireplace/chimney system. Highly recommend this company See more See less
Very pleased with our chimney repairs and new cap. Shawn and crew were great. Highly recommend and will definitely use again. Thanks so much. See more See less
What a great experience dealing with Top Notch Chimney. Shawn was professional and personable when he arrived to assess our needs. He provided pictures to show exactly what was wrong and explained in detail the cost and options involved to correct the issues. The crew of 3-4 cleaned up their materials leaving both inside and outside neat. I would highly recommend using Top Notch Chimney for your fireplace cleanings, repairs inserts. Absolutely wonderful!! See more See less
Shawn was quick to respond and had excellent communication. He was quick and efficient cleaning the fireplace and addressing the issue with our pilot light. Shawn explained everything and had a reasonable cost associated with the work. Our fireplace hasn’t looked this great in years. Highly recommend this company & their excellent customer service! See more See less
These guys really live up to their name "Top Notch". They are reliable, prompt, courteous, reasonable and friendly. They did exactly what they said would be done in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend "Top Notch Chimney service" to anyone looking for Honest and Professional Chimney service. See more See less
Many thanks to Shawn and his team for their expert installation of our wood pellet stove. They were on time, on budget and went the extra mile to ensure our understanding of how the stove works. When they left, the only evidence that they were here was the stove itself -- a testament to their professionalism and respect for our home. Very much appreciated -- five stars! See more See less
Definitely top-notch service. I really appreciate being able to find good service just a few miles for home. I was made to feel that they valued my business. I was able to ask questions before and after the chimney cleaning and got straight forward answers. The service provider was profession, respectful, and did the job well. I would definitely use them again. See more See less
After an old and incorrecty installed pellet stove was removed from my home, a new firebox and 30 feet of venting was installed. The two-day install required technical expertise and precision, which Top Notch Chimney Services provided. The job was done perfectly! For ANY fireplace/chimney-related maintence, repair, or equipment refit, Top Notch is the company to call. Expertise, workmanshp, work ethic, dependability...Top Notch lives up to its name!!!! See more See less
Wow, wow, wow! My new Regency wood stove and the new chimney look amazing.When Shawn came with his helper Alex and told me they'll have the work done in one day , I didn't say anything but i said to myself : NO WAY! They proved me wrong. Shawn did an awesome job . He is extremely professional, knows what he is doing, nothing slows him down .He has a great knowledge about the business. I'm so happy I found him . I entrusted my home to him and he didn't disappoint. He took the time to explain everything to me, he was very patient with me ( I know nothing about chimneys and stoves). Shawn is very easy to talk to which made this whole experience that much more pleasant . what more can I say ? There was not a speck of dust left in the room after they were done!!! So, another top notch job done by the TopNotchChimneyServices. Definitely five star chimney service in the area. If you have any problems with your chimney, don't look any further. Just call TopNotchChimneyServices. Thanks again Shawn (and Alex) for a job well done!!!!! See more See less
Very pleased with Top Notch Chimney Services. I hired Shawn and team to repair my chimney and perform maintenance on my gas fireplace. Timeliness, communication, quality of work and overall customer experience were great. I would highly recommend them. See more See less
Sean was able to come out immediately to put a cap on our chimney. We've had birds in the past and I wanted the cap before they came back. Very professional. Highly recommend! See more See less
Shawn and team were able to meet our short time line to fix/repair our chimney in support of the sale of our old home. His services were "top notch" and a great value compared to some of the other quotes we received. If you need chimney work done, don't hesitate to give Shawn at Top Notch a call. I can't recommend highly enough. See more See less
Friendly. Reliable. On time. Knowledgeable and thorough! Highly Recommend. See more See less
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