Having an open-flame wood fire in your living room is serious business.
According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), nearly 18,000 fires are caused by wood-burning appliances every year. That’s just crazy. Chimney fires are a very common occurrence, so we’re diligent about recommending specialized chimney inspections.
WE’RE SERIOUS ABOUT CHIMNEY SAFETY
Structure Tech offers level 2 chimney inspections as a stand-alone service and as an add-on to our home inspections. You can expect to see Andrew Niemuth in the field performing your inspection. Our level 2 chimney inspectors have received their Certified Chimney Sweep designation from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA).
Since offering chimney inspections, we’ve become convinced that most wood-burning masonry fireplace chimneys have problems. The problems are so widespread and so serious that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends a level 2 chimney inspection anytime there is a sale or transfer of a property.
What’s a level 2 chimney inspection?
A level 2 chimney inspection is conducted by running a specialized inspection camera through the interior of the fireplace and chimney to inspect for concealed damage to the flue liner, as well as the inspection of the chimney’s exterior.
Before the first fire of the season
We have inspected enough of them to be convinced that most wood-burning masonry chimneys have problems. Andrew Niemuth, a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep, performs these in the field.
Level 2 chimney inspection — $225, as a stand-alone service or added to a home inspection. We cover Minneapolis, St. Paul and the rest of the Twin Cities metro.
