WETT Inspection

WETT Inspections

If you are heating your home with wood (wood stove, furnace or pellet stove) or have a fireplace and have never had a WETT inspection performed, you could be at risk! 

WETT inspections should be performed on an annual basis if your wood burning appliance is used regularly. Your insurance provider may also require a WETT inspection if your policy is renewing or if you have just purchased a home equipped with a wood burning appliance.

A WETT Inspection (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) verifies the installation, condition and code compliance of wood burning appliances. Our experience with wood stove, fireplace, chimney and pellet stove inspections is that approximately 80% of the time they fail upon initial inspection!! Is the health and safety of your family and friends worth the risk? 

You and your family's safety is crucial. Having a WETT Inspection performed annually can provide you with the "Peace Of Mind" knowing your fireplace or wood stove is safe.

What is Inspected during a WETT Inspection?

WETT Inspection on a wood stove, fireplace or pellet stove, here are just some of the typical items checked during a WETT Inspection:
Chimney & Cap
Chimney Liner or Flue Tiles
Smoke Chamber
Wood Stove or Fireplace Damper
Firebox & Firebricks/Linings
Hearth & Floor Protection
Mantle & Clearances to Combustible Walls & Ceilings
Heat Shield Construction for Reduced Clearances
Proper Flue Pipe Installation & Venting
Clearance to Combustible Exterior Items
Chimney Foundations & Masonry
Overall Condition of the Woodstove, Fireplace and its Chimney
Let us perform a WETT inspection on your wood stove, fireplace or pellet stove to ensure it is safe to use!

Certified WETT Inspector

Above Grade Home Inspections Inc. can provide a WETT inspection with a report delivered on-site as soon as the inspection is completed! Most insurance companies require a WETT inspection to be performed if you have just performed a new installation of a wood burning appliance or if you have just purchased a new home equipped with a woodstove, fireplace or pellet stove. Above Grade Home Inspections Inc. offers WETT Inspections in Barrie and across Simcoe County!

Ask us about special pricing on inspection packages! 

WETT Inspections FAQs

What’s included in a WETT inspection?

A WETT inspection is a visual inspection of a wood burning appliance and its components. A typical WETT inspection includes many items including, clearances to combustible materials, checking for proper installation practices, unit condition and code compliance.

How do I prepare for a WETT inspection?

You can prepare for your WETT inspection by cleaning the appliance to be inspected and replacing any damaged or worn wear and tear items. Providing the inspector with as much clear access to the unit as possible is helpful.

How often should I have a WETT inspection performed?

WETT inspections should be performed annually if wood burning units are used regularly.

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