I spent $80 for an inspection that consisted of shining a flashlight up the chimney and $40 for a 15 minute cleaning. The bill had ""satisfactory"" checked for chimney cap, spark arrestor, crown/ wash, brickwork. I asked if he had actually climbed up on the snowless roof to inspect it (or used binoculars) and he said no because he had a problem with the bottom of his workboots!
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