
Old Hickory, TN Tennessee 37138
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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without making use of any kind of special devices. A service technician will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make sure that there is no damage or deterioration. They will also inspect to make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any issues in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a electronic camera or other device to inspect the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a home. It's additionally advised 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 adjustments in the way you use your fireplace, then the more extensive assessment is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed yearly and maintained as required.