Just wondering- lots listed in the phone book but how do I know if they are hobbyist or certified. I can't find anything on this forum (or the www)!
HELP
Thank
Andie
HELP
Thank
Andie
How do you find a certified chimney sweep?
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THANK YOU! So much for these sites. It is HARD to find one in my area.
So I called one guy.
Me- Are you CSIA certified?
Them- Yes!
Me- I'm on their website and I can't find your certification- what name is it under?
Them- Oh, we are in the PROCESS of getting certified. But we are members of the chimney yada yada guild and the california yada yada guild.
Me- Thanks, bye.
So I go to the guild's website. And I could be a member- you just have to send in fees. It has nothing to do with certification.
Yet another case of a fancy website leading me astray......or at least tempting me.
What is so crazy is right on their website they say "The CSIA recommends a chimney cleaning every xyz years".
So they quote them for business, then don't certify.
I have to wait 2 weeks for someone certified to come out, but I really need a good clean.
Thank you again so much for the websites!!
! So much for these sites. It is HARD to find one in my area.So I called one guy.
Me- Are you CSIA certified?
Them- Yes!
Me- I'm on their website and I can't find your certification- what name is it under?
Them- Oh, we are in the PROCESS of getting certified. But we are members of the chimney yada yada guild and the california yada yada guild.
Me- Thanks, bye.
So I go to the guild's website. And I could be a member- you just have to send in fees. It has nothing to do with certification.
Yet another case of a fancy website leading me astray......or at least tempting me.
What is so crazy is right on their website they say "The CSIA recommends a chimney cleaning every xyz years".
So they quote them for business, then don't certify.
I have to wait 2 weeks for someone certified to come out, but I really need a good clean.
Thank you again so much for the websites
!!Another suggestion, call your local fire marshal's office. They are a good resource for reputable sweeps...
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