
Martinez, CA California 94553
When you need your chimney inspected, we are here and prepared to help! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Simply give us a call and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer happiness is our top priority. We proudly provide rapid response times and the best quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special devices. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally examine to ensure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a cam or other device to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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've made a great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more extensive evaluation is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just done in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.