Inspections and Certifications
Reasons to Get a Flue Inspection
There are several key reasons you should consider requesting a flue inspection. The most common are if you are preparing to sell your home, if you are hoping to change your flue type, and also, it is recommended for general safety purposes. As chimneys age, they need maintenance to ensure they’re working properly.
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Real Estate
Chimneys have many hidden components that cannot be seen without special equipment. We can make sure your chimney is up to code and is safe for use. Our main priorities are to ensure it will not allow water or animals to sneak into your home and that it does not have level 2 or 3 creosote that can make your home smell smoky on humid days.
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Changes to the Flue
A level 2 inspection is required when any changes are made to the system. Changes can include a change in the fuel type, changes to the shape of, or material in, the flue (i.e., relining), or the replacement or addition of an appliance of a dissimilar type, input rating, or efficiency, additionally after an operation malfunction or external event that is likely to have caused damage to the chimney. Building fires, chimney fires, seismic events, and weather events are all indicators that this level of inspection is warranted.
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Safety and Condition
Chimneys and flues age like other components of your home. Moisture, heating, cooling with the weather, and time all make parts of your chimney like mortar even if you are not using it become fragile or porous. This allows water to intrude into your home, gasses leaching into your home, and it may even put you at risk of fire.
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Upgrades - enhancements
Sometimes, your fireplace can be used as an alternative source of heat for a room or your entire home. Consider upgrading your wood-burning fireplace to an insert or stove. We offer a range of fabulous gas inserts and logs to choose from, and we provide all the necessary services without the need for extra vendors. The best way to begin this process is with a full inspection, including measurements and code assessments.
Are you buying or selling a home in Bensalem, PA? Bensalem requires a Level II chimney inspection for the resale of any property. Don't worry, we have you covered! We offer same-week appointments for inspections in Bensalem. We provide thorough,...
Selling your home? Do you have a Conshohocken Borough inspection requirement? We have you covered! With electronic confirmations, hour arrival times, same week inspection appointments, and easy payment. We perform this certification for $89.
Having your gas fireplace regularly inspected and tuned up ensures safe and efficient operation. The Chimney Scientists are readily-equipped to inspect and clean your gas fireplace to ensure proper functionality. Our Gas Diagnostic Inspection and Tune-up Service Includes: inspection and...
Inspection instead of an estimate We thoroughly inspect and write a report onsite identifying any problems and aspects of your chimney with a video camera (level 2) before issuing any estimates. The process takes about 1-2 hours per chimney. It...
Level 2 $299 We thoroughly inspect and write a report onsite identifying any problems and aspects of your chimney with a video camera (level 2) before issuing any estimates. The process takes about 1-2 hours. The report includes not only...
Selling your home? Does your Borough require an inspection to sell your home? We have you covered! With electronic confirmations, hour arrival times, same week inspection appointments, same-day reports, and easy payment. We perform this certification for $199. We provide you...
Are you selling or buying a home or business in Norristown? Is the township asking for a Use and Occupancy? Do you have a Norristown Borough chimney inspection requirement? We have you covered! With electronic confirmations, hour arrival times, same-week...
Agent Chimney Inspection $199 We honor our hard-working real estate agents with a discounted inspection for home sales. We thoroughly inspect and write a report onsite identifying any problems and aspects of your chimney with a video camera (level 2)...