
Mount Zion, WV West Virginia 26151
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A fundamental evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without making use of any kind of special devices. A professional will inspect all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held light to see to it that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also check to ensure there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or build up. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with routine use of your fireplace, this is the advised evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will include everything that is carried out with a fundamental evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the entire flue and also interior chimney structure. It would likewise include an inspection of the attic as well as any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of assessment performed during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's also recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any 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 changes in the way you use your fire place, then the more extensive examination is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations 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 done yearly and maintained as required.