Why Every Fireplace Needs A Level 2 Inspection With Rory Foley From Chimney Doctor

Buying A Home? Don't Panic! with John Laforme

Episode #24 with Rory Foley from https://chimneydoctor.net/ . Rory shares his chimney inspection experience with us regarding all things fireplace/chimney. We discuss the issues that only a chimney inspector can see with their specialized tools and training.
So what is the difference between Level 1-2-3 Chimney Inspections?
Level 1: A level 1 chimney inspection is the basic chimney inspection and consists of a visual inspection of all the readily accessible areas of your chimney. This includes your firebox, damper, smoke chamber, chimney cap, chimney crown, and the exterior of your chimney.

Level 2: Level 2 chimney inspections are generally done when changes are being made to the chimney or fireplace, before the sale of a home, and after a chimney fire or other event that may have damaged the integrity of the chimney structure. This inspection includes everything involved in a level 1 inspection with the addition of the use of a camera.

Level 3: Level 3 chimney inspections include everything done during the process of a level 1 and level 2 inspection. Additionally, several components may be removed to gain better access to otherwise unseen parts of the chimney. This is the most thorough inspection of your chimney and is usually only necessary when a level 1 or level 2 inspection discovers something that cannot be properly diagnosed without performing a level 3 inspection.
Without a proper inspection, chimneys can have underlying issues with their structural stability especially in Southern California that go unseen, posing the threat of collapse and severe damage to property as well as injury. They may also have naturally occurring flaws that pose a serious fire hazard. Our team conducts thorough and detailed inspections in order to assure that both of these problems will not arise and will make you aware of any possible problems so that you can get them fixed before a small problem becomes a very big one.
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https://chimneydoctor.net/
John Laforme
Certified CREIA Inspector Member #0155263
Home Inspection Authority LLC
Former President of CREIA Mid Valley Chapter
Former Vice Presiden

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