The chimney blog: questions answered
The questions our callers in Toronto and the GTA ask most, answered with real Ontario rules and our real prices in Canadian dollars.
How much does a WETT inspection cost in Ontario?
What a WETT inspection costs in Toronto and Ontario in 2026, what the inspector checks, and why prices vary from $65 to over $400.
Do I need a WETT inspection for my home insurance?
When Ontario insurers ask for a WETT inspection on a wood stove or fireplace, what they look for, and what to do if your system fails.
Level 1 vs Level 2 chimney inspection: what's included?
Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 chimney inspections explained: what each includes, when Ontario homeowners need a Level 2, and how a camera scan fits in.
Do gas fireplaces need a WETT inspection?
WETT covers wood-burning systems only. Who inspects a gas fireplace in Ontario, what TSSA has to do with it, and what insurers ask for instead.
There's a raccoon in my chimney — what do I do?
What to do if a raccoon is living in your chimney in Toronto: what not to do, who removes it, and how to keep it from coming back.
Why is my chimney leaking when it rains or the snow melts?
The four places a chimney leaks — crown, flashing, cap and brick — why GTA leaks show up in spring melt, and what each fix costs.
Why does my fireplace smell — especially in summer or after rain?
Why a fireplace smells like smoke or must in summer or after rain, what the smell tells you, and how to get rid of it — including when it's urgent.
Does my water heater need a chimney liner after a new furnace?
Why a high-efficiency furnace can leave your gas water heater alone in an oversized chimney, what that does to the masonry, and what a liner costs in the GTA.
How much does chimney removal cost in Toronto?
What a chimney teardown costs in Toronto and Durham, removal above the roofline vs full removal, and when tearing it down beats repairing it.
How often should a chimney or wood stove be swept in Ontario?
How often to sweep a wood fireplace or wood stove chimney in Ontario, the creosote rule of thumb, and how dry wood changes the answer.
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