New Castle, DE Delaware 19720
When you need your chimney inspected, we are available and ready to assist! We provide a full range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a ring and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We proudly provide great response times and top quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A basic assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any special devices. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will additionally inspect to make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any type of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic inspection with the addition of a cam or other tool to examine the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a property. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more comprehensive assessment is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as required.