Real Estate Inspections
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) it is required for homes to undergo a level 2 inspection prior to any sale or transfer of the property. Home inspectors DO NOT provide this service. Get a CSIA certified professional to help answer all your questions.
What is a Level 2 Inspection and why do you need one?
You wouldn't buy a used car off the street without getting it looked over by a mechanic would you? The same should be said for your fireplace and chimney. Who knows what kind of use it has seen since its construction?
A level 2 inspection is required when a change is made to the system.
This includes:
A change in fuel type (gas to wood or vise versa)
A change in appliance where the BTU output is different
There is a sudden heat occurrence (chimney fire)
When a home switches owners.
A level 2 inspection can be a lengthy process as it is a full inspection and diagnosis of the entire system from the chimney on the roof, down to the crawl space or basement. It’s important to note that just because a home has one chimney does not mean it has one flue inside the chimney or even one system venting through that flue.
What to Expect From Flue Fighters During...
During a level 2, Flue Fighters will:
Access the roof to determine the current water repellent nature of the masonry or chase material as well as examine the integrity of the chimney
Run a camera inside each flue to ensure there are no breaks in flue tiles and/or gaps between joints in masonry or metal chimney liners
Access the attic to examine clearances (if applicable) as well as look for signs of pre-exisitng damage due to water or pyrolysis.
Access the crawl space or basement to examine clearances (if applicable)
Take measurements throughout to ensure clearances to combustible materials are met and maintained within the system
What to Expect From Flue Fighters After...
We will sit down and review all the findings with the approved parties
After the report is created, all approved parties will receive the inspection report in PDF form within 24-48 hrs if not the same day.
An estimate for repairs can be provided
We are proud to use the leading inspection software in the industry. With Chimspect, both the inspector and homeowner can feel comfortable that nothing is being missed. Reports are clean, organized and complete with pictures.