Pleasanton, CA California 94566
When you require your chimney inspected, we are available and prepared to assist! We offer 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 proudly provide rapid response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any kind of special devices. A professional will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise inspect to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more in depth. This will include everything that is carried out with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally suggested 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 lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more comprehensive evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just performed in extreme situations when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as needed.