As chimney professionals, we do more than just clean chimneys. We provide you a peace of mind when using your heating appliance. Our technicians address build up in the flue system as well as the appliance itself*. Every sweep includes a Level I visual inspection and a video scan of your chimney flue to ensure your chimneys integrity.
We perform the following sweeps and service;
Wood stove
Pellet stove
Oil furnace flue
Gas fireplace, insert or freestanding hearth appliance service**
Level I, II & III Inspections
| Level 1 – Included with Sweep | Level 2 Inspection | Level 3 Inspection | |
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Scope |
Readily accessible area of chimney, structure, and flue. Lack of obstruction or combustible deposits in flue. Basic appliance installation and connection. | All subjects of a Level 1 Inspection. Proper construction and condition of accessible portions of the chimney structure and all enclosed flues. Proper clearances from combustibles in accessible locations. Size and suitability of flues for connected appliances. | All subjects of a Level 1 and Level 2 inspections. Proper construction and condition of concealed portions of chimney structure and enclosed flues. Proper clearances from combustibles. |
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Access Required |
Shall include readily accessible portion of chimney exterior and interior: accessible portions of appliance and chimney connection. | All accessible portions of the chimney exterior and interior, including areas within accessible attics, crawl spaces, and basements, and accessible portions of the appliance and chimney connection: includes inspection by video scanning and other means. | External and internal portions of the chimney structure, including concealed areas of the building or chimney: includes removal of components of the building or chimney where necessary , but only as necessary to gain access to areas that are the subject of inspection. |
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Circumstance |
Annual inspection as required by Section 13.2. During routine cleaning of chimney flue. Upon direct replacement of a connected appliance with one of similar type, input rating, and efficiency. | Upon addition or removal of one or more connected appliances, or replacement of an appliance with one of dissimilar type, input rating, or efficiency; prior to relining or replacement of flue lining: upon sale or transfer of the property: after an operating malfunction or external event likely to have caused damage to the chimney. | Where necessary for the investigation of an incident that has caused damage to the chimney or building. Where a hazard detected or suspected as the result of a Level 1 or Level 2 inspection cannot be fully evaluated without access to concealed areas. |
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Indications |
For verification of suitability of the chimney for continued service, under the same conditions and with the same appliances of appliances. | For verification of suitability of the chimney for new or changed conditions of service; Level 1 inspection not sufficient to determine serviceability of the chimney. | When construction of all parts of chimney is deemed critical to its renewed or continued use; requires only for those areas that cannot be properly evaluated by a Level 1 or Level 2 Inspection. |
*Appliance service not included with Oil burning systems.
**GF0801981