Mount Pleasant, IA Iowa 52641
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A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any kind of special tools. A technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also inspect to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to examine the whole flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation done during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed 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 done in severe circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.