A level one chimney inspection includes a visual check of the fireplace and chimney without any special equipment or climbing up on the roof the inspector comes to your house with a flashlight.
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Looks for damage obstructions creosote buildup and soot.
A level 3 inspection includes all the areas and items checked in a level 1 and a level 2 inspection as well as the removal of certain components of the building or chimney where necessary.
Here is one more level of inspection and that is a level iii.
A level ii inspection covers all accessible portions of the chimney interior and exterior including areas within accessible attics crawl spaces and basements and includes inspection by video scanning.
When a level 1 or level 2 inspection suggests a hidden hazard and the evaluation cannot be performed without special tools to access concealed areas of the chimney or flue a level 3 inspection is recommended.
In addition to being a pioneer in offering the service of level ii inspections bill has been an instructor industry wide on classes related to chimney inspections.
And tells you if the chimney requires sweeping and or repair.
Changes can include changes in fuel type changes in the shape of or material in the flue i e.
A level 2 chimney inspection is required when any changes are made to the system.
Level 2 chimney inspections ryan and son chimneys president bill ryan is an industry leader regarding level ii chimney inspections.
Removal of components i e chimney crown interior chimney wall shall be required only when necessary to gain access to areas that are the subject of the.