
Tanner, WV West Virginia 26179
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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special tools. A service technician will check all the basic structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will likewise check to see to it there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any kind of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the recommended evaluation.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will include everything that is carried out with a basic evaluation with the addition of a video camera or other device to check the entire flue and interior chimney structure. It would also include an evaluation of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the kind of inspection performed during a property transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's also recommended 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 modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more in-depth assessment is additionally recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This kind of inspection is only done in serious situations when it is definitely necessary in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as required.