Buying a Home? Call a New Jersey Chimney Inspector

If you're buying a home, you need to make sure the chimney was inspected. If you have hired a home inspector to examine the house, they will only perform a Level I inspection. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states a Level II inspection should be preformed, "upon sale or transfer of the property ..." This means if you're buying a home in New Jersey, chimney inspections need to be performed by a certified company. At Guardian Chimney, we perform Level II video inspections.

Home Inspectors: Level I

A home inspector will perform a Level I inspection, which is a basic review of the chimney. They will probably identify several features of the chimney that will need further review. This is important to note up front, so you are aware an additional appointment with a New Jersey chimney inspections professional is needed. Home inspectors are not trained and unable to review the chimney the way a Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) certified chimney inspector can. A home inspector will be able to review the easily accessible parts of your chimney. These are the parts requiring little or no tools to access them.

Guardian Chimney: Level II

As you certified New Jersey chimney inspectors, we will carry out an even more detailed inspection of your chimney. We are certified by the CSIA, so we are qualified to carry out Level II inspections. We can do a complete analysis of your chimney, even the parts requiring more effort to inspect. We utilize high-tech video equipments to see what is not viewable to the naked eye. We will be able to determine the status of your chimney and definitively tell you what repairs immediately need to be made.

To schedule your New Jersey chimney inspection, call 1-888-688-1388 or Fill Out Our Online Form.