Comprehensive
At Spotless Chimney, we understand the importance of keeping your chimney safe, efficient, and in top condition. We take pride in our professionalism and ensure our clients have a safe fireplace to enjoy during the fall and winter (or throughout the year). There is a lot unknown about chimneys, so while we believe our team of certified, double-certified, and master-certified specialists are the best in the business, we encourage homeowners to ask around. To help find the best chimney inspection team near you, then we are confident you’ll be satisfied with what Spotless Chimney has to offer.
What are Chimney Inspections?
As part of routine maintenance, chimney inspections protect your home and family from unknown risks from your fireplace or heating system. Importantly, chimneys work behind the scenes to vent harmful gasses, smoke, and combustion byproducts out of the house. However, over time, things like soot, creosote, and other debris build-up, such as animal nests, that may impede airflow. Not only does this hamper the efficiency of the chimney, but it may lead to structural damage.
Chimney inspections, which come in multiple levels, identify hidden issues before they turn into safety concerns. Importantly, as homeowners seek a chimney inspection near them, then they should understand what each type of inspection entails.
Basic Visual Check
Level 1 inspections are very basic. At a high level, these inspections are visual and the technician provides insights into the readily accessible part of the chimney and fireplace. Typically, this implies a sight check of possible obstructions in the flue, creosote, and other build-up, signs of wear and tear, and general structural integrity. This inspection is limited and is used when issues are obvious and accessible. Level 1 inspections are not recommended to determine suitability for use as they can not see the ventilation integrity in its full form.
Comprehensive Scan
Level 2 inspections are more comprehensive and more standard when it comes to using your system. They include everything within a Level 1 inspection however they utilize video to examine the interior of the chimney which is what rates the suitability for use. A level 2 will also access areas like attics and crawl spaces. A Level 2 inspection is often the only way to determine proper suitability for use as a Level 1 is very limited.
Invasive Analysis
Level 3 inspections are invasive and generally only performed when significant issues are uncovered during a Level 2 inspection. Typically, these inspections remove parts of the chimney and/or surrounding structures to access concealed areas.
Whether you’re using your chimney regularly or occasionally, having it professionally inspected can help identify potential problems early on and avoid costly repairs in the future.
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What Does a Spotless Chimney Inspection Include?
At Spotless Chimney, we provide a detailed Level 2 chimney inspection throughout Connecticut. Our expert team provides chimney inspections to keep your home safe and your chimney in optimal condition. We recommend full chimney inspections for all new homeowners, along with homeowners who haven’t used the chimney (or had an inspection) within the last year.
If you are looking for a chimney inspection near you, then consider Spotless Chimney and know what to ask when researching. Our complete Level 2 inspections include the interior flues and exterior chimney, along with a full digital inspection report. Plus, we include a full rotary-powered mechanical chimney sweep for 1 flue at no additional cost (pending the flue is in working condition). At Spotless Chimney, our team performs a Level 2 inspection prior to any cleaning to avoid risking any damage to the interior flue due to construction or deterioration that could have occurred.
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