Newton Center, MA Massachusetts 02459
When you need your chimney inspected, we are here and ready to assist! 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 satisfaction is our main priority. We happily offer rapid response times and top quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A fundamental evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any type of special devices. A service technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise inspect to make certain there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a standard inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to inspect the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic and also any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any 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 use your fire place, then the more comprehensive evaluation is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only carried out in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as required.