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CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS

The 3 Levels to Chimney Inspections

Wood Burning Chimneys/Flues | Oil Burning Flues | Gas Burning Flues

Level 1 Inspections

In a Level 1 inspection, your chimney service technician should examine the readily accessible** portions of the chimney exterior, interior and 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 the chimney is free of obstruction and combustible deposits.

Level 2 Inspections

A Level 2 inspection is required when any changes are made to the system. Changes can include a change in the fuel type, changes to the shape of, or material in, 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, seismic events as well as weather events are all indicators that this level of inspection is warranted.

Level 3 Inspections

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. 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. When serious hazards are suspected, a Level 3 inspection may well be required to determine the condition of the chimney system.

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Inspection Definitions

* Accessible: May require the use of commonly available tools to remove doors, panels or coverings, but will not damage the chimney or building structure or finish.

** Readily Accessible: Exposed, or capable of being exposed, for operation, inspection, maintenance or repair without the use of tools to open or remove doors, panels or coverings.

OUR SERVICE AREA

We provide Chimney Inspections, Chimney Sweeping, Stainless Steal Liners, Wood Stoves, Heart Stoves, Inserts, Chimney Caps, Chimney Repair, Walls, Seawalls, Retaining Walls, Patios, Driveways, Pavers, Walkways, Venners, Waterproofing, and Masonry Repairs to customers and clients in the following areas:

Chester CT, Clinton CT, Colchester CT, Deep River CT, East Haven CT, East Lyme CT, Essex CT, Franklin CT, Gales Ferry CT, Griswold CT, Groton CT, Guilford CT, Hartford CT, Jewett City CT, Killingworth CT, Lebanon CT, Ledyard CT, Lisbon CT, Lyme CT, Madison CT, Middletown CT, Montville CT, Mystic CT, New Haven CT, New London CT, Niantic CT, North Stonington CT, Norwich CT, Old Lyme CT, Old Saybrook CT, Pawcatuck CT, Preston CT, Salem CT, Stonington CT, Voluntown CT, Waterford CT, West Haven CT, Westbrook CT, Windham CT, Ashaway RI, Bradford RI, Charlestown RI, Coventry RI, Cranston RI, East Greenwich RI, Exeter RI, Hope Valley RI, Hopkinton RI, Narragansett RI, North Kingstown RI, Providence RI, Richmond RI, South Kingstown RI, Warwick RI, West Greenwich RI, West Warwick RI, & Westerly RI.

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