Ironton, OH Ohio 45638
When you need your chimney inspected, we are available and ready to assist! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Simply give us a call and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer happiness is our main priority. We happily offer fast response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A fundamental evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special devices. A technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also inspect to ensure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a camera or other device to inspect the entire flue and also inner chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation done during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive examination is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in extreme situations when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the safety and 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.