
Powell, OH Ohio 43065
When you need your chimney inspected, we are available and ready to help! We offer a full range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a ring and we can assist with your chimney needs!
Customer happiness is our #1 priority. We happily provide fast response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without the use of any type of special tools. A specialist will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also inspect to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any type of problems in the past with routine use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a electronic camera or other tool to check the whole flue and also interior chimney structure. It would additionally 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, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any event which might have impacted 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 fire place, then the more comprehensive assessment is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in serious circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as needed.