All chimneys need to be inspected at least once a year. This is the law in the State of New Jersey, and it’s a wise move for homeowners who want to do all they can to keep their chimneys safer and more reliable.
Approved Chimney provides licensed chimney inspections in Middletown, NJ, and all of Monmouth County, NJ. We offer annual safety inspections as well as specialized inspections for unique circumstances.
Here’s a little about our chimney inspections in Middletown, NJ, and the benefits they’ll bring you.
Level 1 Chimney Inspections Middletown, NJ
This is a safety inspection that examines all readily accessible areas and components of your chimney. From the chimney cap and flashing to the flue liner and damper, we’ll make sure everything is in good repair and operating as it should.
Our CSIA-certified inspectors can spot early signs of trouble and quickly repair them for you. A Level 1 inspection is designed to help you avoid several problems, including:
- Chimney fires started by built-up creosote in the flue
- Progressive structural damage to your Middletown, NJ, chimney
- Flue blockages that can send smoke and dangerous combustion gases into your home
- Fireplace and chimney inefficiency that leads to high fuel costs
- Penalties for having a chimney that doesn’t meet proper clearance and other code regulations
- The high cost of ongoing repairs
- Water leaks and the damage they cause
In addition to Level 1 inspections, we provide the following specialized chimney inspections.
Level 2 Inspections
A Level 2 inspection includes a video camera assessment and is called for when:
- You’re modifying your system: This could mean adding a new appliance to the chimney, changing the fireplace’s fuel, or installing a new chimney liner.
- An event may have caused damage: Level 2 inspections are needed when a chimney fire, major storm, earthquake, or other event is suspected of damaging the chimney system.
- You’re selling your Middletown, NJ, home: Sometimes referred to as a “real estate chimney inspection,” a Level 2 inspection goes much further than a standard home inspection.
Level 3 Inspections
A Level 3 chimney inspection is needed when a chimney has suffered extensive damage and can no longer operate safely. This inspection typically includes dismantling sections of the chimney and nearby home materials to see exactly what has happened.
We’re looking into the cause and extent of the damage to determine whether the chimney can be restored to a safe state. If you know that your Middletown, NJ, chimney is significantly damaged, do not use your fireplace until you schedule a proper Level 3 inspection.
Licensed Chimney Inspections in Middletown, NJ
Approved Chimney is committed to keeping our customers’ chimneys running correctly and safely. If it’s been more than a year since your Middletown, NJ, chimney was last inspected, consider scheduling an inspection soon. If you have a special circumstance with your chimney as described above, let us inspect it and get everything working as it should.
You can reach a licensed chimney inspection professional by phone or through our contact form in Middletown, NJ, New Monmouth, NJ, Atlantic Highlands, NJ, Hazlet, NJ, Keansburg, NJ, and other local cities and towns.
