
Wallace, WV West Virginia 26448
When you need your chimney inspected, we are here and ready to help! We offer a wide range of chimney services including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. Just give us a ring and we can assist with your chimney needs!
Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We happily provide great response times and top quality services for all our chimney inspection customers.
A basic assessment called a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any special devices. A professional will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a light to make sure that there is no damage or wear and tear. They will also inspect to see to it there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or debris. If you have not had any type of issues in the past with regular use of your fire place, this is the advised inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more detailed. This will consist of everything that is carried out with a standard inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to check the whole flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic as well as any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment carried out during a real estate deal for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's additionally recommended if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any type of event which might have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you've made a great deal of changes in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth examination is also suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, however also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This sort of inspection is just carried out in serious situations when it is definitely necessary in order to verify the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed yearly and maintained as needed.