
Eckman, WV West Virginia 24829
When you need your chimney inspected, we are here and ready to help! We offer a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a call and we can assist with your chimney needs!
Customer happiness is our #1 priority. We happily offer fast response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A fundamental evaluation called a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without using any type of special tools. A professional will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more in depth. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard assessment with the addition of a camera or other device to check the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment executed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more comprehensive examination is likewise advised.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be carried out yearly and maintained as required.