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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any 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 wear and tear. They will additionally check to make certain there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of issues in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more detailed. This will include everything that is completed with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue as well as interior 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 sort of assessment carried out during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's likewise recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 lot of modifications in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts 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 confirm the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done yearly and maintained as needed.