Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
A Level 1 Chimney Inspection is needed if the following conditions
apply:
The chimney performance hasn’t noticeably changed.
The appliance and venting system has not changed.
You simply need to be assured of the continued safe use of the
chimney and fireplace, wood stove, or other heating system.
Level 1 chimney inspections should be performed annually and are
best scheduled at the same time as a chimney cleaning. The chimney inspection technician will examine the readily accessible interior and exterior parts of the chimney and chimney connection.
Level 2
Level 1
Level 1
A Level 2 Chimney Inspection is needed if one or more of the following conditions apply:
You recently purchased your home, and you are not familiar with the
performance of the chimney.
You plan to make modifications to your chimney or heating system.
There was recently a fire in the chimney.
A Level 2 chimney inspection, in addition to including everything
covered in Level 1, involves an in-depth inspection of the entire
chimney system, along with the wood stove, furnace, or other
appliance. All internal joints and surfaces will be looked at. A
special video camera is used to take a close look at the inside of
the flue and chimney, top to bottom.
Level 3
Level 1
Level 3
Level 3 Chimney Inspections, which are very rare, involve
everything in the first two levels plus the full investigation of
potential deterioration in areas which are not readily accessible.
Components of the heating system may need to be removed, such as bricks, metal flue pipes, masonry, chimney crowns, interior
walls of the chimney, and more. A Level 3 inspection is required
only when Level 1 and 2 inspections reveal a serious problem that
requires immediate action