Water Damage | Crumbling Mortar | Blockages
Best Chimney Inspection Company
Serving Barrington, Algonquin, Lake Zurich, Kildeer, Lake Forest & Chicago
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According to The Chimney Safety Institute of America a chimney should be inspected before buying a home and then at least every 12 months. Extreme weather in Chicago can expand and contract the mortar resulting in water damage. This causes cracked and crumbling bricks which ultimately leads to the deterioration of a chimney’s structural integrity.
Furthermore, during the winter months, chimneys are exposed to extreme cold then heat from the inside. That heat combined with fumes and all kinds of dust particles collect inside the chimney, making it additionally harmful for many homeowners. That’s why you want to hire an experienced chimney inspector to look for physical damage on the outside, blockage on the inside, inspection of interior walls as well as inner damage. Clients from Chicago to Barrington contact us for reliable chimney inspections.
CHIMNEY INSPECTION LEVELS
Our thorough and careful chimney inspection will alert you of any physical defects in the firebox or flue, build up of creosote or the presence of any blockages. Our chimney inspectors will also check the structural integrity. Below are the levels we offer:
~ LEVEL 1 ~
Chimney Inspection
Our level 1 chimney inspection is a general complimentary analysis of the exterior and interior portions of the chimney, accessible portion of the appliance and chimney connection. A chimney technician will examine the chimney to check to see that the basic structure is intact and that there is no sign of any visible damage.
FREE
~ LEVEL 2 ~
Chimney Inspection
If it’s determined that there is damage to the chimney during a level 1 chimney inspection, then inspection 2 is necessary. In addition to the visual examinations from level 1 however, a level 2 chimney inspection includes the use of a video camera or other electronic device to examine the interior of the chimney’s structure. In particular, we’ll be checking the flue and looking for any damage to the chimney’s joints. We will not remove any of the structure or damaged areas in this inspection.
$50
~ LEVEL 3 ~
Chimney Inspection
The most thorough of chimney inspections is our level 3 inspection. Our chimney technicians will examine the hidden areas of the chimney and recommend this level if there appears to be serious damage to the chimney. This inspection sometimes includes the removal of certain parts of the building or chimney structure if necessary.
$100
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Our contractors have over 20 years experience working with brick, stone & masonry. Needless to say, we’ve seen it all. If you’re in need off chimney repairs or masonry work please fill out the form. Give us a few details about your project and the desired completion date.
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