Montclair, NJ, homeowners trust Approved Chimney for basic and advanced chimney inspections designed to identify and fix problems, keeping the chimney working safely and correctly.
New Jersey law requires homeowners to schedule a chimney inspection at least once a year with a qualified chimney service professional. This is the only way to learn about the early stages of damage and malfunction.
Benefits of Having Your Montclair, NJ Chimney Inspected
Our crew has provided chimney inspections in Montclair, NJ, and throughout Essex County, NJ, since 2012. We’re certified through the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), and our inspectors are meticulously trained and bring years of field experience to every job.
An annual chimney inspection will bring you these benefits:
- Reduce the chance of a chimney fire by spotting excess flammable creosote in the flue and having it removed
- A safer chimney after brick or structural damage is repaired
- Smoother drafting and more efficient fuel use
- Leaks identified anywhere in the system
- Alert to a chimney that’s not compliant with state and local code regulations
Types of Chimney Inspections
The CSIA outlines three chimney inspection levels. We offer all three in Montclair, NJ.
Level 1
This is the basic annual inspection that covers all readily accessible areas of your chimney and fireplace system. It includes checking for masonry and component damage, flue blockages, creosote buildup, proper clearances from combustible materials, and proper construction.
Level 2
A Level 2 inspection, which includes video scanning, is needed when:
- You’re selling your home in Montclair, NJ.
- You’re adding a new appliance to vent through the chimney or otherwise modifying the system.
- Something has happened that is believed to have damaged the chimney. Examples: a chimney fire, a major hailstorm, an earthquake, etc.
This inspection covers everything in a Level 1 inspection but is more comprehensive.
Level 3
Should your Montclair, NJ, chimney suffer major damage, a Level 3 inspection should be performed. It includes the tasks in the other two levels plus a full-scale investigation and assessment of the damage.
Here, we typically remove sections of the chimney and possibly adjacent home materials to see the extent and location of the damage. A Level 3 inspection will also allow us to spot system defects caused by original construction or past repairs.
Experienced Chimney Service in Montclair, NJ
Approved Chimney places the safety of our customers as our #1 priority. An annual chimney inspection is one of the ways we work toward achieving this. Our inspectors can spot problems that homeowners often miss. We know how to troubleshoot “odd” chimney behavior and quickly identify the cause.
When we’ve completed the inspection, we’ll share our report with you. Should we find problem areas, we’ll explain the issues to you and recommend the best way to resolve them.
The person who inspects your chimney will also be a highly trained chimney repair technician. Whatever is wrong with your chimney, your inspector and the rest of our crew know how to fix it.
Get in Touch
If it’s time to schedule a basic or emergency chimney inspection, it’s time to call Approved Chimney. You can reach us by phone or via our contact form.
We provide complete chimney service in Montclair, NJ, Brookdale, NJ, Caldwell, NJ, Bloomfield, NJ, Nutley, NJ, and other local cities and towns.
