Having an open-flame wood fire in your living room is serious business.
According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), nearly 18,000 fires are caused by wood-burning appliances every year. That’s just crazy. Chimney fires are a very common occurrence, so we’re diligent about recommending specialized chimney inspections.
WE’RE SERIOUS ABOUT CHIMNEY SAFETY
Structure Tech offers level 2 chimney inspections as a stand-alone service and as an add-on to our home inspections. You can expect to see Andrew Niemuth or Scott Mahley in the field performing your inspection. All level 2 chimney inspectors have received their Certified Chimney Sweep designation from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA).
Since offering chimney inspections, we’ve become convinced that most wood-burning masonry fireplace chimneys have problems. The problems are so widespread and so serious that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends a level 2 chimney inspection anytime there is a sale or transfer of a property.
What’s a level 2 chimney inspection?
A level 2 chimney inspection is conducted by running a specialized inspection camera through the interior of the fireplace and chimney to inspect for concealed damage to the flue liner, as well as the inspection of the chimney’s exterior.
