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Chimney Inspections
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Safety inspections of chimney/flues are an extremely important service offered to all Homestead Chimney clients. There are a variety of inspections available; not all inspections are alike.
A Visual Inspection is performed by our Certified Chimney Technicians when the flue is cleaned (swept). It involves viewing the chimney/flue by looking up through the flue from the bottom with a strong light. This process is then repeated from the chimney top. The inspector/technician may also perform a walk-through, following the chimney up through the dwelling, inspecting the external walls of the chimney at all visible locations. This is the most basic type of inspection, but it will uncover most serious problems. This inspection is always included with a flue cleaning.
Smoke Testing involves temporarily sealing off the top of the chimney/flue, igniting a smoke candle/pellet within the flue, causing slight pressure. The Certified Chimney Technician then walks through the dwelling, performing a visual inspection of areas where the smoke escapes the chimney. While this type of inspection lets you know that a problem exists (by observing the escaping smoke), it will not pinpoint exactly where the problem is located.
Chim-Scan Video Inspections, performed by a Certified Inspector, are the most accurate type of safety inspection. During this inspection, a camera is either lowered down or raised up through the flue. A monitor allows the inspector to view the condition of the internal walls of the entire flue. The inspector then has the option of taking instant Polaroid pictures or making a video tape of the entire flue. The client can view the entire inspection immediately following this inspection. This is the only safety inspection that allows the inspector to view/find the exact problems and exact location of the problems.
Your Certified Chimney Technician will recommend the appropriate inspection for your situation.
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