09/06/2026
๐ฅ Buying or selling a Calgary home with a wood-burning fireplace? ๐ฅ
A fireplace can be an amazing feature in a home, but it also comes with important questions around **safety, installation, maintenance and insurance.**
A WETT inspection can help assess the accessible condition of wood-burning fireplaces, stoves, inserts and other solid-fuel systems, including clearances, venting, chimneys, hearth protection and visible damage.
๐ก **For buyers:** It can uncover potential concerns before waiving conditions and help determine what documentation an insurer may require.
๐ **For sellers:** A pre-listing inspection can identify issues early and help avoid last-minute surprises during the sale.
๐ Swipe to learn about WETT inspection levels, warning signs, insurance requirements, chimney cleaning, and what Calgary homeowners should know.
๐ฒ Read the full blog: repyyc.ca/wettinspection