If you use your fireplace, your chimney should be inspected every year.
If you are buying a new home your home inspector is likely to recommend having the chimney inspected separately. This is because only an expert in chimneys can properly inspect for any potential issues. Since the chimney is such an integral and essential element to the overall home, we recommend doing one.
We do chimney inspections all the time and many times we find issues the current homeowners are not aware of. If Michael J. Harris, Inc. does the inspection, we will take the cost of it off the price of any necessary repairs.