{"id":1397,"date":"2020-09-25T10:28:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T14:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chimneysweep.com\/oldwebsite\/?p=1397"},"modified":"2025-04-16T04:57:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T04:57:54","slug":"what-are-the-levels-of-chimney-inspections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chimneysweep.com\/oldwebsite\/what-are-the-levels-of-chimney-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Levels of Chimney Inspections?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1397\" class=\"elementor elementor-1397\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0fab55b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0fab55b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a7dd299\" data-id=\"a7dd299\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42b451d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42b451d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Levels of Chimney Inspections?\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e0a816a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e0a816a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a4432a4\" data-id=\"a4432a4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41e9c20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41e9c20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have lived in a house with a working fireplace, then you are likely aware of the importance of annual inspections on the safe and efficient use of your fireplace. As the colder months are fast approaching, the desire to cozy up by the fire will likely increase, making it that much more important that you ensure the proper and safe functioning of your fireplace throughout the seasons. With over 20,000 chimney fires a year in the United States, the health and safety of your family depends upon an annual <a href=\"https:\/\/chimneysweep.com\/oldwebsite\/chimney-inspection\/\">chimney inspection<\/a>.<\/p><p>One of the most common chimney services performed is a chimney sweep which is when a professional chimney sweep cleans the chimney of any debris, soot, and creosote that has built up while running the fireplace. While this service is vital to a safe and functional chimney, it does not take the place of a chimney inspection. The <a href=\"https:\/\/chimneysweep.com\/oldwebsite\/\">chimney sweep<\/a> cleans the chimney while the chimney inspection checks the chimney for damage or deterioration.\u00a0<\/p><p>To the untrained eye of a homeowner, the chimney may not seem to change throughout the years. However, there are many problems that can develop and result in costly damage without you even recognizing that there is an issue. The expertise of a chimney specialist allows them to catch issues like these and aid the homeowner in taking care of them before they become even more serious.\u00a0<\/p><p>Many are unaware that there are three levels of chimney inspections and what you may need out of a chimney inspection may vary based on your current setup. Learn more about each chimney inspection level and then contact our crew to schedule an appointment for your own chimney inspection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd25b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fd25b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a Chimney Inspection?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a989dd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a989dd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A chimney inspection is an evaluation of the interior and exterior parts of a chimney. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, \u201cChimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><p>Chimney inspections are often the first way to identify areas of damage or deterioration and other structural issues.\u00a0 It is also a tool often used to diagnose long-term performance problems such as drafting, leaks, and animal invasion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f774b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f774b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Level 1 Chimney Inspection<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f13fac0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f13fac0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A level 1 inspection is the most common type of chimney inspection. You could consider this a \u201cbasic inspection\u201d because it generally doesn\u2019t require any special equipment. If you have had your fireplace regularly inspected and maintained, a level one inspection should be all that\u2019s necessary. If you have not noticed any long-term performance issues and haven\u2019t seen any major damage or reconstruction work on your chimney, then it should be as simple as taking a look at all the parts of your chimney to ensure everything is still operating correctly.<\/p><p>If you need a level 1 inspection, you can expect the chimney specialist at A Step In Time to check for buildup, obstructions, or any other threat to the integrity and structural soundness of your chimney. Once the inspection\u2019s been done, we will either give you the okay to continue using your fireplace or we will suggest further repair work.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ff023a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ff023a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Level 2 Chimney Inspection<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1da16b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1da16b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Level 2 inspections take level 1 inspections one step further with all the components of a level 1 and a few additional steps. For example, we may use scanning and video equipment to inspect the flue and interior parts of the chimney. These measures guarantee a more thorough and in-depth inspection to ensure that everything is functioning properly before lighting a fire.\u00a0<\/p><p>A level 2 inspection becomes necessary before buying or selling a home, after a major malfunction has occurred, after undergoing significant changes to your chimney system or fuel type, or if you\u2019ve gone through a major storm or natural disaster that has caused extensive damage. You will also need a level 2 inspection if you\u2019ve recently had a chimney fire.<\/p><p>If you are planning to sell your house or buy a home with a chimney, contact A Step In Time and schedule a level 2 inspection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4058ce4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4058ce4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Level 3 Chimney Inspection<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b32365d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b32365d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019ve had a level 1 or 2 inspection done and a chimney specialist thinks that further inspection is necessary, they will then perform a level 3 inspection. This entails removing certain parts of the chimney to gain easier access to potential hazards and, in special cases, destroying certain chimney parts.\u00a0<\/p><p>Before performing a level 3 inspection, your chimney sweep will discuss with you what they found in prior inspections and the extent of the procedure they plan on doing before beginning a level 3 inspection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are the Levels of Chimney Inspections? If you have lived in a house with a working fireplace, then you are likely aware of the importance of annual inspections on the safe and efficient use of your fireplace. 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