
Villa Park, IL Illinois 60181
When you require your chimney inspected, we are here and ready to assist! We offer a full 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 top priority. We proudly provide rapid response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A standard assessment known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any kind of special devices. A specialist will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally inspect to make sure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more detailed. This will consist of everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation performed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of changes in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth examination is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed 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 sort of inspection is only performed in severe situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as required.