
Laguna Beach, CA California 92651
When you need your chimney inspected, we are here and ready to help! We provide a full range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Simply give us a call and we can assist with your chimney needs!
Customer happiness is our #1 priority. We happily offer great response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A basic assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any special tools. A technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise inspect to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a standard evaluation with the addition of a cam or other device to check the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation carried out during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more comprehensive assessment is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only performed in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as required.