Chimney Scans can Save You
A chimney inspection is a kind of preventive, and for a homeowner, this implies protection as well as significant cost savings in the face of potential catastrophes that could have been avoided. You may rest easy knowing that there won’t be any deadly chimney fires due of undetected difficulties if you take preventative measures to address problems before they become worse or when they are discovered through the use of a camera. Repairing damage caused by chimney fires and masonry problems that have been ignored for too long may be incredibly expensive and will only become worse with time. A chimney inspection at Level 2 may detect these issues early on, therefore safeguarding both your financial investment in your property and your savings.
Information Required for Insurance
Everyone who has ever handled an insurance claim knows what a hassle they are, and they are aware that every piece of documentation is required from them before any check is cut for reimbursement. Before any check can be issued, the insurance company must have all of the necessary information. This documentation may be obtained by a camera scan of your chimney. It is objective evidence of the damage that was found by a qualified chimney sweep. If your chimney was destroyed by a chimney fire or by another natural calamity, you will unquestionably need a chimney video scan to submit to your insurance carrier as evidence of the damage. You will thank yourself in the future for compiling this proof in writing since it will spare you the stress and inconvenience of having to argue with the insurance adjusters.
The Purchase and Sale of a Home
You may protect yourself by getting a video scan of the chimney if you are the buyer of a brand new property or if you are the seller of a home that you are familiar with. In either case, you will be safe. A chimney scan video may serve two functions for a seller: it can either advise the seller of issues that need to be rectified before the house can be sold or it can serve as a selling point to ensure potential buyers that the chimney is in fit shape.
The video scan of the chimney functions in a comparable manner for the customer. It is not a good idea to light a fire in a chimney if you are unsure whether or not it has any problems. You, your chimney, and your house will be safer from the risk of a chimney fire if you have a video scan done before the start of the fire season. The video scan will inform you if anything needs to be repaired before the fire season begins.
In the Event That There Is a Chimney Fire
Fires in the chimney can do significant damage to the stonework that lines it. Even if there was just a minor fire in the chimney, the chimney’s structural integrity may have been compromised. If you’ve had a fire in your home at any point in the past, you should never, ever utilize your chimney again without first having it inspected. Your chimney will be inspected using the specialized camera with a high resolution in order for your inspector to assess the damage and provide you advice on the necessary repairs.
Damage Done
Before you can use your fireplace again after an event such as a natural catastrophe or a severe storm, you will need to have your chimney scanned to identify any damage that may have been caused to it. This can also benefit you when you are submitting a claim with your insurance company to help fix any problems that were created by the storm or natural catastrophe.
Following the completion of any job, we will make it our top priority to ensure that your residence is both safer and cleaner than when we started. Contact Local Chimney Sweep Cleaning soon as possible to get started on your next Chimney Cleaning Knightsen or any service your chimney will need.
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