
Salisbury, NC North Carolina 28146
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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any kind of special tools. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will likewise check to make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to inspect the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic as well as any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just done in severe circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as needed.