
Bassett, VA Virginia 24055
When you need your chimney inspected, we are available and prepared to help! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a call and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our main priority. We proudly provide fast response times and top quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without the use of any special tools. A professional will examine all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand-held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally examine to ensure there is nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more in depth. This will include everything that is executed with a basic evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other device to examine the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an evaluation of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation executed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's also suggested if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 great deal of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is additionally suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just performed in severe circumstances when it is definitely necessary in order to confirm the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association suggests that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as required.