Chimney Inspections
Your wood burning fireplace, stove, or insert requires annual maintenance to continue safe, efficient operation.
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Chimney Inspections
Your chimney and fireplace venting require annual maintenance. If you burn wood, you’ll need to have your chimney swept and inspected to ensure that everything continues to run in a safe efficient manner. The by-products of combustion—as well as exposure to the elements—can degrade both the exterior and interior of your chimney. That’s why we recommend an annual Level 1 inspection as well as more in depth inspections in cases where that is called for.
Mountain Man Fireplace & Chimney has CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweeps on staff who can sweep and inspect your chimney to keep your fireplace, stove, or insert burning safely throughout the colder months.
Why You Need a Certified Chimney Sweep
A CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweep has the training and expertise necessary to effectively sweep and inspect your chimney. They will provide high-quality service and evaluate your chimney for potential hazards or incorrect configurations. At Mountain Man Fireplace & Chimney, our CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweeps are dedicated to providing the Denver Metro and Foothills Communities with thorough, effective chimney sweepings and top-quality customer service.
The Three Levels of Chimney Inspection
When you call Mountain Man Fireplace and Chimney to schedule your annual chimney maintenance, we’ll help you decide what kind of inspection is the most appropriate for your circumstances. If your system and the way you use it hasn’t changed in any way (you’re burning the same fuel, in the same appliance, with the same flue liner), odds are we’ll perform a Level 1 inspection. But let us know the status of your system, and we’ll talk about what’s best for your home.
Level 1
When Mountain Man Fireplace and Chimney technicians come to sweep your chimney, you can expect to see them perform a Level 1 inspection, during which all of the readily accessible interior and exterior portions of your chimney system (from the firebox to the flue) will be inspected closely, and checked for signs of damage, danger and health hazards (such as carbon monoxide intrusion).
Level 2
When a property is being bought or sold, it is necessary to have a more thorough Level 2 inspection, which includes access to areas that aren’t included in a Level 1 inspection (like attics and crawl spaces) and video scanning of the flue. You’ll also opt for a Level 2 inspection if there’s been a change to your system, like a new flue liner or a new appliance.
Level 3
If a problem is found in a Level 1 or Level 2 inspection, you may need an even more in-depth Level 3 inspection, which can include the removal of materials around the chimney system, like doors or drywall, for a more thorough look into the system.