Chimney CCTV Camera Survey in Norfolk and Suffolk

What is a chimney CCTV survey?

A CCTV survey uses a small camera on a flexible rod, lowered down the chimney from the top, to inspect the inside of the flue. The footage shows every brick, every joint and any obstruction. It's the only way to see what's really happening inside a flue without taking it apart.

What do you look for during a survey?

Typical things we find on a CCTV inspection:

• Cracks in the mortar joints — caused by heat expansion over years of use. Cracks can let smoke and carbon monoxide leak into upstairs rooms.
• Soot and creosote build-up — restricting the draw and creating a chimney-fire risk.
• Loose or fallen bricks — a real safety hazard if they drop while a fire is lit.
• Bird nests, debris and blockages — surprisingly common, especially in chimneys that haven't been used for a few years.
• Failed or missing flue liners — old liners that have collapsed or corroded through.

When should I have a CCTV survey done?

A CCTV survey is worth doing before installing a new stove into an existing chimney, after a chimney fire, when smoke is leaking into upstairs rooms, when you've bought a property and don't know the history of the chimney, or if you're getting a poor draw from a working fire.

How does a CCTV survey work in practice?

You'll watch the inspection live on a monitor at ground level while our installer narrates what they're seeing. If anything needs fixing, we'll tell you on the spot and quote it separately — no sales pressure.