PENNSYLVANIA GUILD
OF PROFESSIONAL
CHIMNEY SWEEPS

Helpful Chimney Information

chimney terminology

Questions to ask when selecting a chimney sweep:

  • Are you insured?
    • Professional chimney sweeps will carry the proper insurances to protect you and your home.
  • What, if any, certifications do you have?
    • Many professional chimney sweeps obtain certifications from organizations such as CSIA, CCP and NFI
  • How do you protect my home from messes?
    • Professional chimney sweeps will have clean drop-cloths/tarps, commerical soot-control vacuums, and other equipment to protect your home and belongings from messes.
  • Do you do an inspection of my chimney?
    • Professional chimney sweeps will inspect your chimney during the sweeping process. Inspections, play a vital role in maintaining your chimney and appliances. Tools such as mirrors, video cameras, flashlights, etc are used.
  • What type of paperwork will I receive?
    • A professinal chimney sweep will provide you with an invoice/receipt for the work completed, as well as documentation of the condition of the chimney.