Glenville, WV West Virginia 26351
When you require your chimney inspected, we are here and ready to help! We offer a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Simply give us a call and we can assist with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We proudly offer rapid response times and high quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A basic assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without the use of any type of special devices. A service technician will inspect all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand held light to make certain that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also examine to ensure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of problems in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is a lot more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a video camera or other device to examine the whole flue and internal chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation executed during a property deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise recommended 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've made a lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth evaluation is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only performed in serious situations when it is definitely needed in order to verify the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.