Tis the Season for chimney sweeps!
Christmastime in San Diego brings many things including cooler weather. People start looking for chimney sweeps and we want to ensure you know what credentials to look for in your chimney sweep.
Many people believe that finding a proper chimney sweep is as simple as a Google or Yellow Pages search. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. The chimney sweep industry is unregulated - meaning that anyone can call themselves a chimney sweep, advertise, and come out to your home.
The problem with this is that if someone comes out to your home and doesn't know what they are doing, they also don't know what to look for. In addition to the possibility of doing real damage to your chimney, an uncertified chimney sweep could miss important details such as a chimney fire, cracks in the firebox, and/or missing components.
These are just a few reasons why it is important to make sure you have a certified chimney sweep come out to your home to inspect and clean your chimney.
There are two different certifications a chimney sweep can hold: the NFI and the CSIA. Both websites allow you to search their certified chimney sweeps for one that is close to you.
For more information on how to find a certified chimney sweep in your area, check out this link from CSIA.
