What is involved during my cleaning and Inspection?
Any time we perform a cleaning of your fireplace, we inspect the chimney and unit as well. We follow guidelines for a Level 1 inspection as set forth in the NFPA 211 (Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances)

A Level 1 Inspection is required to ensure the minimum acceptable levels of safety for a chimney. Unless otherwise stated, a Level 1 Inspection is limited to readily accessible areas.

The following is the 33 point list we look at. (This list should not be considered all-inclusive)

1. Level of cleanliness of venting system
2. Verification that the flu is not blocked or significantly restricted or obstructed
3. Appliance clearance
4. General condition of the appliance
5. Chimney or vent and it’s connectors for general suitability for appliance
6. Chimney or vent and it’s connector for type, material, and condition
7. Chimney or vent and its connector clearance
8. Chimney or vent and it’s joint security
9. Chimney or vent and it’s connector for support and stability
10. Chimney or vent and it’s connector for offset, rise, or slope
11. Chimney connector or vent connector accessories (Barometric damper, damper, draft hood, heat reclaimer
12. Chimney liner for proper support
13. Appropriateness of the chimney liner type for appliance
14. That the chimney liner is present and free of readily visible defects, distortions, and spalling
15. That flu cleanouts are present and properly installed
16. Condition of wash(Crown) when readily accessible
17. That the chimney cap, if present, does not contribute to flu blockage / restriction
18. That the spark arrestor, if present, is not obstructed
19. That the top mount damper, if present, does not obstruct the flu and is in good operating condition
20. Wall pass through general condition
21. That the connector is secure where it meets wall pass through, chimney or vent
22. General condition of hearth and hearth extension
23. Hearth extension sizing
24. General condition of the fireplace facing, fire chamber, smoke chamber, with special emphasis on tight-fitting joints between assemblies
25. Type and condition of fire chamber lining
26. Clearance to combustible trim and mantels around fireplace openings
27. Operation and closure of damper assembly
28. Smoke chamber general condition
29. Smoke chamber accessibility
30. Smoke chamber transition to the flu
31. That air circulation grilles (openings) around factory-built fireplace are not blocked or obstructed
32. Freedom from rust or corrosion of readily accessible metal parts in factory-built  fireplaces and chimneys
33. That mechanical draft systems are operable and free from rust or corrosion
    
    

These are just a few of the items that we check in course of cleaning.
If we notice anything that may be considered unsafe we will advise you immediately.

If you have a wood stove, factory-built, pellet stove and still have the manuals that came with your unit please have them available for the technician. This can assist us if the technician has a question about your unit which may be particular to that specific manufacture.