
Ankeny, IA Iowa 50023
When you need your chimney inspected, we are available and ready to assist! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a ring and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer happiness is our top priority. We happily offer rapid response times and top quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A fundamental inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special tools. A professional will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally examine to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to inspect the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an inspection of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also advised 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 adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out 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 type of inspection is just done in serious circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as needed.