When buying a home or renewing your homeowner's insurance, Ontario providers heavily scrutinize wood-burning fireplaces, stoves, and inserts. Virtucon Inspections Ltd. delivers the unbiased, WETT-certified documentation required to satisfy insurers and keep your real estate transaction moving smoothly.
We conduct comprehensive visual assessments of your wood-burning systems—evaluating critical combustibles clearances, flue integrity, and hearth dimensions against strict CSA B365 standards. By securing our professional evaluation, you gain the precise, authoritative insights needed to proactively manage fire safety hazards and confidently navigate your insurance requirements without delay.
Our WETT-certified evaluations deliver a thorough visual assessment of all accessible wood-burning components. We systematically inspect your appliance, venting, and clearances to verify strict adherence to provincial building codes and CSA B365 standards, giving you and your insurer complete clarity.
We review & measure the distance between your wood-burning appliance, its exhaust pipes, and surrounding combustible materials (such as drywall, wood framing, and mantels) to verify strict adherence to provincial safety codes.
We conduct a detailed visual examination of accessible chimney flues, stovepipes, and connections. We document signs of metal deterioration or improper routing that could lead to hazardous exhaust failures.
Improper floor protection is a leading cause of localized fire hazards. We verify that your hearth pad and wall shields meet the precise dimensional and material requirements dictated by the CSA B365 standard.
We check the structural integrity and installation mechanics of the wood stove or fireplace insert itself, cross-referencing manufacturer certification labels and testing for compromised door gaskets.
We visually assess the interior firebox, checking for cracked refractory panels, proper damper operation, and documenting excessive creosote buildup that would require professional sweeping prior to safe operation.
From the ground level, we visually evaluate exterior masonry, chimney caps, and critical roof flashing to identify deterioration that could cause moisture intrusion or draft impairment.
A WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) inspection is a detailed visual evaluation of a wood-burning appliance. Insurance companies and real estate lenders typically require this certification to verify that your fireplace, wood stove, or pellet stove meets strict CSA B365 fire safety and clearance standards before extending coverage.
As a WETT-certified inspector, we conduct a non-invasive evaluation of all readily accessible components. This includes measuring clearances to combustible materials (like drywall and mantels), assessing hearth dimensions, inspecting the firebox for deterioration, and checking visible stovepipes and chimney flues for structural integrity.
Yes. During the visual assessment of the firebox and accessible flue, we evaluate the system for severe creosote buildup. If hazardous levels of creosote are present, the report will recommend a professional chimney sweeping prior to safe operation.
A standard visual WETT inspection typically takes about 45 to 60 minutes per appliance. However, this can vary depending on the complexity of the installation, accessibility of the chimney, and the overall age and condition of the wood-burning system.
Absolutely. To make your real estate transaction as seamless as possible, you can seamlessly add a certified WETT evaluation to your standard comprehensive home inspection, providing you with all necessary documentation in a single visit.
