What to put in the scope
- Identify the appliance and its specific venting arrangement.
- Clarify the boundary between vent inspection and gas appliance service.
- Document accessible vent condition and any required specialist referral.
Where this service stops
A chimney inspection is not automatically a gas pressure, burner or control-system service. Never alter gas components based on an online guide.
The evidence to keep
Retain the appliance model, service scope and report. If a concern needs a gas specialist, ask for a clear explanation of the unresolved issue.
Record who performed the work, the date, the identified appliance or flue and any follow-up recommended. When photos are provided, ask for labels that let another contractor understand what they show. A clear record helps distinguish a new condition from an old recommendation at the next visit.
Questions before accepting a proposal
- Do you work with this appliance and vent system?
- Are burner and control checks excluded?
- Which specialist handles any gas-side issue?
Ask the company to identify travel, roof access, additional flues, permits and disposal separately where they affect the price. Confirm how unforeseen conditions will be explained and authorized. Keep the original estimate alongside any agreed changes.