{"id":1969,"date":"2015-03-13T09:18:47","date_gmt":"2015-03-13T14:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2ndgenerationchimneys.com\/blog\/?p=1969"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:54:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T17:54:49","slug":"what-is-a-level-2-chimney-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2ndgenerationchimneys.com\/blog\/chimney\/what-is-a-level-2-chimney-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Level 2 Chimney Inspection?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a chimney that doesn\u2019t work correctly isn\u2019t just inconvenient, it\u2019s dangerous. Your home\u2019s chimney is the single outlet to expel the toxic byproducts of combustion and also to draw in air to feed your fire the oxygen it needs to burn properly. But when the chimney isn\u2019t healthy enough to do these things, serious problems can ensue. The best way to ascertain whether or not your chimney is in good shape is schedule a chimney inspection<\/a>. However, there are three levels of chimney inspections and we\u2019ll explain more detail about these below so that you can understand what happens when you need a level 2 chimney inspection in Apple Valley.<\/p>\n

What does a Level 2 chimney inspection include?<\/h2>\n

A Level 2 chimney inspection includes a visual check of all accessible chimney areas, including attics, crawl spaces, and basements. It is required when selling a home, after a chimney fire, or following system modifications. This inspection also uses video scanning to detect hidden damage inside the flue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Level 2 Chimney Inspections: What They Cover and When You Need One<\/h2>\n

The type of chimney inspection you need will depend largely on how you use your fireplace and chimney:<\/p>\n

Level 1 Inspection<\/h3>\n

The level 1 inspection is the most basic type of inspection, and is the equivalent of a chimney sweep. This type of inspection is thorough, but is used when you aren\u2019t changing the equipment in your fireplace, i.e., you aren\u2019t making a change like installing an insert or stove. During a level 1 inspection, your chimney will be cleaned, the fireplace and fireplace box checked, insert or stove checked if there is one, and any blockages will be removed. If you’re unsure whether it’s time for this routine maintenance, here are some<\/span> ways to tell you’re overdue<\/span><\/a> for chimney cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Level 2 Inspection<\/a><\/h3>\n

This type of inspection is needed for the following:<\/p>\n