From where I sit, everyone loves the look, feel and smell of a wood fire. Okay maybe not everyone, but everyone who has a fireplace, woodstove or even an appliance that needs to be vented through a chimney has a regular maintenance item that needs periodic evaluation and cleaning. Some more frequently than others.
I am certified through the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNachi) to inspect Fire places, Wood stoves and Chimneys and perform a Phase1 Chimney inspection. A phase 1 chimney inspection goes beyond a chimney inspection required in a general home inspection.
I am certified through the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNachi) to inspect Fire places, Wood stoves and Chimneys and perform a Phase1 Chimney inspection. A phase 1 chimney inspection goes beyond a chimney inspection required in a general home inspection.
Phase 1
A Phase 1 chimney inspection is the most common type of chimney inspection. If you have used your fireplace regularly in the past without experiencing any problems, a level 1 inspection is appropriate. With a Phase 1 inspection, the chimney inspector will examine the readily accessible portions of your chimney. This means the inspector will perform a visual inspection with a flashlight, examining all areas of your chimney and flue that can be viewed without any special tools. Your Inspector may use common tools such as a screwdriver or pliers to examine any openings, but there should be no damage to any structures or finishes. Parts of your chimney that should be examined in a Phase 1 inspection include:
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A Chimney Inspection can be performed by Relevant Home Inspections at the time of a general home inspection for a reduced fee or as a stand alone service for a standard fee.
Phase 1 During standard home inspection : $75.00 Stand alone service : $125.00 |