
Worcester, MA Massachusetts 01604
When you need your chimney inspected, we are here and ready to help! We provide a full range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a call and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer happiness is our main priority. We happily provide fast response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any kind of special devices. A technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to inspect the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only carried out in severe circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.