
Whitestone, NY New York 11357
When you require your chimney inspected, we are here and prepared to help! We offer a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a ring and we can assist with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We proudly offer rapid response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A fundamental evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any special devices. A specialist will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a light to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also 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 normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a standard inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to examine the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an evaluation of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of evaluation carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a lot of changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more thorough examination is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as required.