
Watertown, SD South Dakota 57201
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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any special tools. A service technician will check all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to see to it that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also check to make sure there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more comprehensive. This will include everything that is carried out with a fundamental assessment with the addition of a cam or other device to examine the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation executed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of modifications in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is only carried out in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as needed.