Chimney certification and verification services for home sales, insurance, and safety compliance. Trusted inspections and official reports by local Essex County experts.
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Whether you’re buying a new home in Montclair, selling a property in Essex County, or upgrading your heating system, having a certified chimney inspection on record is more than a formality it’s a necessity. At 1 Hour Chimney, we provide official chimney certification and verification services in Montclair, NJ, documenting the condition of your chimney and confirming it meets local safety codes, structural standards, and venting requirements.
Our certified chimney inspections are trusted by Montclair real estate agents, home inspectors, insurance providers, and municipal building departments throughout Essex County. If your chimney passes inspection, you’ll receive a written chimney certificate confirming that it is safe for use and compliant with applicable New Jersey and local codes an essential document for real estate transactions and insurance approval.
A chimney certification, sometimes referred to as chimney verification, is an official document issued by a licensed chimney inspector in Montclair, NJ stating that the chimney or venting system is safe, structurally sound, and properly venting combustion gases.
This certification is especially important for homes in Essex County with gas or oil-fired appliances, fireplaces, or heating systems. During the inspection, our technicians evaluate flue liners, venting performance, clearances, and signs of damage to ensure your chimney meets local Montclair building codes and New Jersey safety standards.
Homeowners, buyers, and sellers in Montclair and Essex County commonly require chimney certification for the following reasons:

In Montclair, NJ, the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (NJUCC) requires chimney certification anytime fuel-fired appliances are replaced or modified, including:
Before a new unit is activated, a certified professional must inspect the existing chimney and submit the Chimney Verification Form (UCC F-370) to confirm it meets safety and performance standards. Download NJUCC Form F-370 (PDF)

Many property owners and buyers assume a home inspection is enough. However, general inspectors do not have the tools or training to evaluate chimneys thoroughly. That’s where we come in.
You should request chimney certification if:
1 Hour Chimney delivers professional certifications accepted by realtors, lenders, insurers, and code officials.
It’s a signed document from a certified chimney professional stating that your chimney is safe and compliant with NJ construction codes.
It’s required any time a fuel-fired appliance (furnace, boiler, or water heater) is replaced, or when switching fuel types (e.g., oil to gas).
We complete most inspections and submit the certification within 1 business day.
We’ll provide a detailed report and estimate for the necessary repairs. Once fixed, we’ll re-inspect and certify the system.
Typically for 1 year, unless you make changes to the chimney system or fuel source.















