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 Farmington Chimney Sweeps

Can I browse unscreened Chimney Sweeps in Farmington?

We do our best to screen all of our chimney sweeps. However, there are still some chimney sweep professionals in Farmington that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Farmington or ME. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering chimney sweeping services:

  • Standish Chimney Sweep:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • BBB Rating: NR
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Millsy's Garage Door:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • BBB Rating: NR
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Lake Region Chimney Service:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • BBB Rating: A+
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

Will Chimney Sweeping Services work in Farmington require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re chimney sweep job is in Farmington 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.

What should I check for once my Chimney Sweep in Farmington has finished working?

Every chimney sweeping services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any chimney sweeping services company has told you they've finished the job:

  • Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with chimney sweeping services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
  • Ask the chimney sweep to describe what they did. Whether your chimney sweeping services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
  • Compare the description provided on your chimney sweeping services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
  • Request that the chimney sweep do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.

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