
Trabuco Canyon, CA California 92679
When you need your chimney inspected, we are here and prepared 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 top quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A fundamental assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A technician will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a cam or other tool to examine the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation performed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough examination is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just performed in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as required.