Making a change to a home heating system can result in the accidental creation of new home fire hazards. This is particularly the case when fireplace inserts are replaced or upgraded.
To ensure home safety, home insurers expect homeowners to schedule thorough chimney inspections when updating home heating systems. We help satisfy insurer expectations, by performing thorough visual inspections of all chimney interior and exterior surfaces.
- Clean Sweep visually asses the integrity of all internal chimney surfaces, joints, and flue liners.
- To guarantee the accuracy of inspections, Clean Sweep uses state-of-the-art telescopic cameras and chimney scanning technology.
- All inspections examine interior and exterior chimney architecture. This includes assessment of chimney areas located in basements, crawl spaces and attic areas.
During a Level 2 inspection, Clean Sweep will attempt to access hidden chimney areas using telescopic cameras and other technologies. However, if it is not possible to do so, a more thorough Level 3 inspection may be necessary.
This critical inspection is required when there have been any changes made to the system. This could include a fuel type change, the relining of the flue or the replacement or addition of an appliance that has a different input rating or efficiency. A Level II inspection is also required in the transfer or sale of the property. This can also include operator malfunction or another external event that may have created damage to the chimney. A chimney fire, home fire or a catastrophic event are indicators that this Level II inspection is needed. This includes everything in a Level I inspection plus the accessible portions of the chimney exterior as well as interior including the attic, basement and crawl spaces checking for proper clearances from combustibles in these locations.
A Level II Inspection is of vital importance if your home has experienced ANY changes to the system. This could be a traumatic weather event like a tornado, earthquake or hurricane. Another need for this type of inspection is if you have experienced a fire in the chimney or flue. Also when buying a new home or selling a home. This inspection comprises everything as in the Level I inspection in addition to areas of the attic, basement or crawl spaces. It will also properly address clearances from combustibles in these accessible locations.
The cost for this particular inspection is $289 and also includes the chimney sweep cleaning! Again, please call us here at Clean Sweep to make an appointment with one of our professionals.
