We highly recommend doing your homeowork before you hire and invite a sweep into your home. There are the websites that have a wealth of information and let you search for nationally certified chimney sweeps. Our favorites are the Chimney Safety Institue of America (CSIA) and the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG).
The CSIA recommends that homeowners conduct annual inspections and cleanings on their fireplace and chimney. This protects against unecessary fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Use the following CSIA questions when you are researching certified chimney sweeps:
Get more tips from the CSIA!
At Doctor Flue, we provide a nationally certified sweep in every service vehicle! We pride ourselves in being fully certified, licensed, and insured. We stay up-to-date with the newest technology and the newest products in our field. But don’t take our word for it; read testimonials from our clients.
Your experience is our first priority!
Learn more about our chimney cleaning services. Doing your homework could prevent you from the dishonest practices of an inexperienced individual or company!
If your chimney hasn’t been inspected or cleaned this year, contact us today! Doctor Flue offers chimney services in Michigan and Ohio and can inspect your chimney and identify any potential risks. We’ll get you set up right away so you can have peace of mind.
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