
Evergreen Park, IL Illinois 60805
When you require your chimney inspected, we are available and prepared to help! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a call and we can assist with your chimney needs!
Customer happiness is our #1 priority. We happily offer great response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A fundamental evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any special devices. A specialist will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also check to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any concerns in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a video camera or other tool to inspect the entire flue as well as internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation executed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a property. It's additionally suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only performed in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as needed.