
East Bank, WV West Virginia 25067
When you require your chimney inspected, we are here and ready to assist! We provide a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Simply give us a ring and we can help with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We happily offer great response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A fundamental assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without the use of any type of special tools. A professional will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make sure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also inspect to see to it there is nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with normal use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a standard inspection with the addition of a cam or other tool to inspect the entire flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic as well as any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type 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 lot of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive examination is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however additionally includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is definitely needed in order to confirm the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed once a year and maintained as required.