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 Gatlinburg Chimney Sweeps

Can I browse unscreened Chimney Sweeps in Gatlinburg?

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

  • Chimney Sweep Svc LLC:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Professional Fireplace & Chimney Service Inc.:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • BBB Rating: A+
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Clean Sweep The Fireplace Shop:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

I have Chimney Sweeping Services work that I need done in Gatlinburg. What should my budget be?

Our data on recent chimney sweep projects in Gatlinburg shows that larger chimney sweeping services projects in city are often upwards of $0.00. However, this price depends on a number of factors. Cost can increase or decrease based on any/all of the following:

  • Location: chimney sweeps travel time may factor into the budget.
  • Cost of materials. This is an important factor of your chimney sweeping services project budget. You can purchase materials yourself, but remember that your chimney sweep professional maybe be able to leverage relationships with other companies to save on material costs.
  • Company ratings: Highly-rated chimney sweeps tend to be more expensive. Decide what balance between ratings and cost is right for you.

As always, every project is different and you should contact multiple chimney sweeps throughout Gatlinburg to ensure your project is done right.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Chimney Sweep projects in Gatlinburg?

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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