Thomasville, NC North Carolina 27360
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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any kind of special devices. A technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to see to it there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any concerns in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to check the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic and any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment executed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's also recommended 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've made a lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in serious situations when it is absolutely needed in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed annually and maintained as required.