
Bridgeport, WV West Virginia 26330
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A standard inspection known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any kind of special tools. A technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also inspect to make certain there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any type of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will include everything that is executed with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an assessment of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of inspection executed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more thorough evaluation is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in severe circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as needed.