Top 4 Chimney Sweeps in Berkeley, CA
Top questions to ask before hiring a chimney sweep
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Everything You Need to Know About Berkeley Chimney Sweeps
Can I browse unscreened Chimney Sweeps in Berkeley?
We do our best to screen all of our chimney sweeps. However, there are still some chimney sweep professionals in Berkeley that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Berkeley or CA. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering chimney sweeping services:
- Chelsea Chimney Co:
- Services Offered: Chimney Services
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- United Chimney Service Inc.:
- BBB Rating: NR
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- East Bay Chimney Service:
- Services Offered: Chimney Services
- BBB Rating: A+
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
Will Chimney Sweeping Services work in Berkeley require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?
Whether you’re chimney sweep job is in Berkeley or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring chimney sweeps. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the chimney sweep performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the chimney sweeping services folks that everything is in order.
How does invoicing/payment work for most Chimney Sweep projects in Berkeley?
Every project differs, but you should ask any chimney sweep for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any chimney sweeping services work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for chimney sweeps to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your chimney sweep project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the chimney sweep to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
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