Lathrop, CA California 95330
When you need your chimney inspected, we are here and ready to help! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a call and we can assist with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our main priority. We happily provide fast response times and the best quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A fundamental assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without the use of any kind of special devices. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise inspect to ensure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will consist of everything that is executed with a standard assessment with the addition of a cam or other device to check the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment executed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more comprehensive evaluation is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in serious circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as needed.