
Brevard, NC North Carolina 28712
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A basic assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will likewise check to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of concerns in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is more extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the whole flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any 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 adjustments in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done 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 type of inspection is just carried out in serious circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.