
Punta Gorda, FL Florida 33950
When you require your chimney inspected, we are available and ready to assist! 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 satisfaction is our #1 priority. We happily provide great response times and top quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any kind of special devices. A professional will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise inspect to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any issues in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic assessment with the addition of a cam or other tool to check the entire flue and internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection executed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any 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 fire place, then the more comprehensive assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just performed in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as required.