
Swansboro, NC North Carolina 28584
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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without using any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will additionally check to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have never had any problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is more in depth. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection 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 purchase for the sale or purchase of a property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected 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 fireplace, then the more extensive evaluation is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also 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 extreme situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out once a year and maintained as needed.