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Level 3 Inspection

Opening up structure to reach a suspected hazard. Rare, and never routine.

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What is Level 3 Inspection?

Undertaken only when a lower level indicates a serious concealed problem that cannot be assessed otherwise, and it may involve removing masonry. It is destructive and it is expensive — which is why the earlier levels exist and why skipping them is a false economy.

Related terms:Inspection LevelsConcealed Damage

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Level 3 Inspection work is part of what we do across Dallas–Fort Worth. CSIA-certified technicians, a photo report of what we actually saw, and a written quote before anything starts.

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Other terms in the glossary

Creosote
The deposit annual sweeping exists to remove — and how fast it builds is mostly down to your firewood.
NFPA 211
The reference standard behind why your annual visit exists at all.
Inspection Levels
Three scopes at three prices. Knowing which you need stops you buying the wrong one.
Flue
The passage the smoke leaves through — and its size affects how often you'll be sweeping.
Liner
A once-in-decades component. Specified right you forget it; specified cheap you buy it twice.
Crown
The masonry top, and the single most common recurring bill on an older chimney.
15+
Years on Crews
2x
Visits a Year
0
Surprise Fees
< 2hr
Response
Ready when you are

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