
Summit Point, WV West Virginia 25446
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A standard evaluation referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual evaluation without using any kind of special tools. A specialist will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a flashlight to make certain that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to see to it there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with normal use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra in depth. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other tool to examine the whole flue and also interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and also any locations surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation executed during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a home. It's also advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which may have impacted 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 fire place, then the more in-depth evaluation is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations executed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just performed in serious circumstances when it is absolutely necessary in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.