
Maysville, WV West Virginia 26833
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A basic evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any type of special devices. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make sure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra extensive. This will consist of everything that is executed with a basic inspection with the addition of a cam or other device to examine the whole flue and also inner chimney structure. It would likewise include an assessment of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of assessment executed during a real estate purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, 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 changes in the way you use your fireplace, then the more thorough evaluation is also recommended.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also includes the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is only carried out in severe circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to confirm the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be executed once a year and maintained as needed.