Chimney Cleaning & Inspection

LEVEL 1 INSPECTIONS

 If your appliance or your 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.

​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 1 inspection only:$125

To sweep Brick/masonry chimney:  $250 includes Level 1 inspection:


Sweep Pre-fab fireplace (wood or vinyl siding on the outside of chimney): $225 includes Level 1 inspection

Wood-stove inserts and free standing sweeping  $325 

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.

There are no specialty tools (i.e. demolition equipment) required to open doors, panels or coverings in performing a Level 2 inspection. A Level 2 inspection shall also include a visual inspection by video scanning or other means in order to examine the internal surfaces and joints of all flue liners incorporated within the chimney. No removal or destruction of permanently attached portions of the chimney or building structure or finish shall be required by a Level 2 inspection.

Level 2 inspection only  $200

Level 2 inspection and sweep masonry chimney – $325

Level 2 inspection and sweep pre-fab chimney- $300

Level 2 inspection and sweep woodstove/insert – $400

 

 

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