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Are you waiting for the Home Inspector to tell you that you need a Chimney Inspection? Is the “naked eye” enough to protect your client?
Home Inspectors, as thorough and as diligent as they are, perform what is known as a Level 1 Chimney Inspection when inspecting a home. To avoid undue technical jargon, a Level 1 Inspection is a cursory inspection of the chimney using only the naked eye. Does the chimney have a spark arrestor? Are there any major signs of damage, etc. Should the chimney inspection proceed further? When should one call in a certified chimney inspector? What steps are needed for full disclosure and protection of client, agency and you?
Boston Brick & Stone also strongly recommends that a chimney inspection be performed during every real estate transaction.
A Certified Chimney Inspector can perform a Level II inspection.
Misconceptions can arise when scheduling a home inspection. Some feel that the Home Inspector will be able to provide a full disclosure when it comes to chimneys. As hard working as Home Inspectors may be at their jobs, frustrations naturally arise when additional appointments are required when it is suggested that a specified professional be called in.
We are finding that real estate agents, tired of the frustration of multiple inspections, are now scheduling as many inspections as possible on the same day. Agents want to take care of everything at the same time. If a Level II inspection is needed, why not schedule a Certified Chimney inspection on the same day as the home inspection?
It also saves time using a company that can provide an inspection report one day and present a detailed, specified bid the next. Boston Brick & Stone understands the frustration of agents when they need an inspection report and then have to call in another company to provide an estimate for repairs. We take care of all of your chimney needs with one call while saving you time and frustration. More agents rely on the most recommended and referred chimney inspection company in Los Angeles. When you need inspections done on your time schedule and at the convenience of your clients call Southern California’s most reliable chimney specialist - Boston Brick & Stone.
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Real Estate Agents, representing buyers in today’s market, call in a Home Inspector as a matter of course. But when it comes to chimneys, how much of an inspection is enough?
As it concerns the Real Estate Industry, the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances answers the above questions. NFPA 211’s code 11-5.1.1 states that a Level II inspection should be performed: “Upon sale or transfer of the property or after a major event such as an earthquake.” Copies of this booklet may be obtained at 
Home Inspectors, during their Level 1 Chimney Inspections, frequently notice items that require more on an inspection. Not to fault the Home Inspector, but a Level II inspection requires that a Certified Chimney Inspector be called in. That is why Real Estate Agents attempting to get answers on chimney safety, structural integrity and overall functionality commonly hear Home Inspectors state, “That is beyond the scope of our inspection” or “This needs to be referred to a chimney professional.”
Boston Brick & Stone Certified Chimney Inspectors can provide inspections when and where they are needed, often within twenty-four hours. Agents calling us are often pleasantly surprised to find that we are able to immediately meet their scheduling needs saving precious time and headaches.
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