Setting Expectations
It is important to review your scope of inspection agreement to understand exactly what is included in your service. We will produce a report indicating any issues with the appliance. This report will likely need to be sent to your insurance provider for them to issue coverage. You will not receive a "WETT certificate", and there is no pass/fail verdict given.
What We Can Inspect
A WETT Inspection can be performed on an fully installed wood burning system. It is not worth inspecting an appliance that is disconnected or decommissioned, such as a wood stove that is not connected to a flue pipe or chimney, because it can't be insured.
Making it Easy
Insurance companies are happiest when there are no issues identified or comments noted on the report. Here are a few simple things you can do before your inspection to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Please make sure the appliance is cool so your inspector doesn't get burned while working.
Provide good access, including removing any possessions, furniture, or stored firewood near the appliance.
Conduct regular maintenance such as replacing damaged fire bricks and/or deteriorated door gaskets, and sweeping the chimney.
Ensure that you have a functioning carbon monoxide alarm and a fire extinguisher in the same room as the appliance.
Locate any manuals, invoices, or past inspection reports you may have for your appliance and make them accessible to your inspector.