North Myrtle Beach, SC South Carolina 29582
When you require your chimney inspected, we are here 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 help with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We proudly provide rapid response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A standard assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any kind of special tools. A specialist will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any type of problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to inspect the entire flue and inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection done during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise suggested if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 fire place, then the more extensive assessment is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only done in serious situations when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as needed.