A chimney should be professionally inspected when it’s seriously damaged. But it should also be inspected once a year, even if nothing appears to be wrong with it.
Approved Chimney offers a full range of licensed chimney inspections in Bridgewater, NJ, and throughout Somerset County, NJ. Here’s some important information to help you know when inspections are needed and what they’ll accomplish.
Annual Inspection – Level 1
New Jersey law requires that chimneys be inspected annually by a qualified technician. A basic Level 1 inspection includes examining all accessible parts of your Bridgewater, NJ, chimney system and its structure.
While nothing may appear to be wrong with the chimney, your inspector will spot early signs of damage and malfunction you may have missed. You can then schedule repairs before the problem gets out of hand.
The Value of a Bridgewater, NJ Chimney Inspection
There’s great value in having your chimney inspected annually. When performed by a certified chimney professional, this service can help you to avoid:
- Major deterioration in the chimney’s masonry
- Water leaks throughout the chimney, which can affect parts of the house
- Small and large chimney fires started by excess creosote in the flue
- Flue obstructions that cause smoke and dangerous combustion gases to back up
- The cost of ongoing repairs
- Fines for a chimney with clearances and construction elements that don’t meet local code regulations
Inspections for Unique Circumstances
Along with Level 1 chimney inspections, we offer our Bridgewater, NJ, customers inspections designed for unique circumstances. These inspections include the use of a video camera.
Suspected chimney damage
You believe a chimney fire, major storm, or other event may have damaged some part of your chimney system. A Level 2 inspection will go deeper than a standard Level 1 inspection to assess the damage and recommend the right repair solution.
System modification
A chimney inspection is needed when you’re installing a new chimney liner, adding a new appliance to the chimney, changing the fireplace fuel, or otherwise modifying the system. This falls under the Level 2 inspection.
Selling your home
Finally, a Level 2 inspection should be conducted when you're selling your home in Bridgewater, NJ. For real estate chimney inspections, you need a qualified chimney expert who’s familiar with every structural and operational aspect of your chimney system. Don’t rely on a standard home inspection to tell you what you need to know.
Major known damage
If your chimney has suffered major damage, a Level 3 chimney inspection is the way to start assessing the situation. The inspection typically involves the removal of parts of the chimney and nearby materials of the home to find out exactly what has happened, the extent of the damage, and how – or if – the chimney can be restored.
Why Bridgewater Homeowners Choose Approved Chimney LLC
For over 15 years, Approved Chimney LLC has provided trusted chimney inspections in Bridgewater and Somerset County.
