
Ashland City, TN Tennessee 37015
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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special devices. A technician will check all the fundamental 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 make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a cam or other tool to examine the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and also any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection performed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more extensive examination is also 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 sort of inspection is only carried out in severe circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out annually and maintained as needed.