Chimney Inspections
Fully Licensed & Insured - Cleaning & Sweeping Chimneys Since for 25 years.
Our chimney inspection service provides a thorough examination of your chimney to prevent additional damage and detect potential problems. We offer three different levels of inspections to ensure that your chimney is safe and functional for years to come. Count on us to provide efficient and reliable service for your chimney inspections in the Atlanta area.
The Home Solution Guy, understands the significance of regular chimney inspections. That's why we offer professional chimney inspection services on three levels. Our experienced technicians can identify any potential issues and provide necessary repair work. Keep your fireplace and chimney safe and secure and let us take care of the rest.
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Our Chimney Inspection service is designed to give you peace of mind by identifying any potential issues in your chimney system. Breakdowns in the chimney can be dangerous, even if you haven't used your fireplace in years. That's why our experts provide a comprehensive inspection of your chimney system to ensure it's ready to use safely.
Don't wait for a problem to arise - schedule a chimney inspection with
The Home Solution Guy today. A chimney that has not been inspected
can be a serious hazard to your home and your family. Neglected chimneys can cause house fires or expose your household to deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. Trust our team to thoroughly inspect your chimney and ensure that your fireplace or wood stove is safe to use.
3 Levels of Chimney Inspection and Why
Here’s a little bit about each type of chimney inspection…
Level 1 Inspection
When do you need a level 1 chimney inspection?
If your appliance or venting system has not changed and you plan to use your system as you have in the past, then a level 1 inspection is a minimum requirement. A level 1 inspection is recommended for a chimney under continued service, under the same conditions, and with the continued use of the same appliance.
What’s it like? In a level 1 inspection, your CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweep® should examine the readily accessible* portions of the chimney exterior and interior, plus accessible portions of the appliance and the chimney connection. Your technician will be looking for the basic soundness of the chimney structure and flue, as well as the basic appliance installation and connections. The technician will also verify that the chimney is free of obstructions and combustible deposits.
Level 2 Inspection
When do you need a level 2 chimney inspection?
A level 2 inspection is required when any changes are made to the system. Changes can include a change in the fuel type (for example, you’re switching from woodburning to gas), changes to the shape or material of the flue (i.e. relining), or the replacement or addition of an appliance of a dissimilar type, input, rating, or efficiency. Additionally, a level 2 inspection is required upon the sale or transfer of a property, or after an operation malfunction or external event that is likely to have caused damage to the chimney. Building fires, chimney fires, earthquakes, as well as weather events are all indicators that this level of inspection is warranted.
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Level 2 inspection shall include all things covered in a level 1 inspection but should also include a visual inspection (through video scan or other means) to examine the internal surfaces and joints of all flue liners incorporated within the chimney. A level 2 inspection will address proper clearances from combustibles in accessible locations, so it should also include an inspection of the accessible** portions of the chimney exterior and interior, including attics, crawl spaces, and basements. There are no specialty tools (i.e., demolition equipment) required to open doors, panels, or coverings when performing a level 2 inspection. No removal or destruction of permanently attached portions of the chimney or building structure or finish shall be required during a level 2 inspection.
Level 3
When do you need a level 3 chimney inspection?
When a level 1 or level 2 inspection suggests a hidden and serious 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.
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Level 3 inspection addresses the proper construction and the condition of concealed portions of the chimney structure and flue. It will include all the areas and items checked in a level 1 and level 2 inspection, as well as the removal of certain components of the building or chimney, where necessary. 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 inspection. Removal or destruction, as necessary, of permanently attached portions of the chimney or building structure will be required for the completion of a level 3 inspection.