For the safety of you and your family, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that you have your chimney system inspected each and every year. If your chimney and fireplace are operating normally and you haven’t experienced any changes or issues in the last year, a simple level 1 chimney inspection should suffice. But sometimes, a closer look is needed.

When a simple level 1 visual inspection just won’t do, Craft Chimney can perform a Chim-Scan chimney video inspection. By lowering this camera down into your chimney, we’re able to get a up-close look at the chimney system – from the top of the flue down into the smoke chamber, the throat, and the firebox. This equipment even allows us to capture images of damage or areas of concern, so that you can see just what needs to be done and where.

There are several situations that call for a video inspection:

• After a chimney fire
• When buying or selling the property
• After a major event (i.e. earthquake, lightning strike, tornado)
• If you notice changes in draft or smoke issues
• When you think you have animals or birds living in your chimney

A video inspection can also protect you in the buying or selling of a property. Think about it: a home inspector is simply going to shine a flashlight up into the firebox, which will only allow him to see the first few feet of the chimney system. A simple visual inspection will not reveal cracks, defects, or obstructions higher up in the system. With a Chim-Scan video inspection, you’ll know whether any major or minor damage is present before buying or selling the property. And since the cost of chimney repairs can add up rather quickly, that’s good information to have!

If you’d like to schedule a video inspection, give us a call at 616-835-3545 or 616-794-2017. Our expert technicians will provide a thorough inspection so you know just what you’re dealing with.