
Winfield, WV West Virginia 25213
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A standard assessment referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual inspection without making use of any type of special tools. A service technician will examine all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held light to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also inspect to make sure there is 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 fire place, this is the recommended inspection.
An advanced inspection, or Level 2 inspection, is much more extensive. This will include everything that is completed with a fundamental inspection with the addition of a camera or other device to examine the entire flue as well as inner chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and any areas surrounding the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of assessment done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a residential or commercial property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind 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 adjustments in the way you utilize your fire place, then the more in-depth assessment is likewise suggested.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the assessments done in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet also consists of the removal of parts of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just done in severe circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety and security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done annually and maintained as needed.