
Suffield, CT Connecticut 06078
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A basic inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without the use of any special devices. A service technician will inspect all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to inspect the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only done in severe circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as required.