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 Goldsboro Chimney Sweeps

Can I browse unscreened Chimney Sweeps in Goldsboro?

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

  • Patino Contracting:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Hydro-Sweep:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Ashes To Ashes Chimney Sweeps:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • BBB Rating: A+
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

How many chimney sweeps does Goldsboro have?

There are around 17 companies throughout Goldsboro to help you with your next chimney sweeping services job.

  • 4 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

What should I check for once my Chimney Sweep in Goldsboro 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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Goldsboro 27530
Chimney Cleaning
Start Date
Within a week
Interior/Exterior
Interior
Recurring or one time
One time
Cleaning type
Chimney and fireplace cleaning
Item to clean
Full chimney
Type of property
Single story home
Property age
50-100 years
Chimney flues to clean
1
Time since last cleaned
Unsure
Nearby pests
None
Goldsboro 27534
Chimney Cleaning
Service needed
Chimney Cleaning
Start Date
I'm flexible
Goldsboro 27530
Chimney Cleaning
Start Date
Within a month
Interior/Exterior
Interior
Recurring or one time
One time
Cleaning type
Chimney and fireplace cleaning
Item to clean
Both the fireplace and the chimney
Type of property
Single story home
Property age
10-30 years
Chimney flues to clean
1
Time since last cleaned
Unsure
Nearby pests
None
Goldsboro 27530
Chimney Cleaning
Start Date
Within a month
Interior/Exterior
Interior
Recurring or one time
One time
Cleaning type
Chimney and fireplace cleaning
Item to clean
Both the fireplace and the chimney
Type of property
Single story home
Property age
30-50 years
Chimney flues to clean
1
Time since last cleaned
Unsure
Nearby pests
None
Goldsboro 27530
Chimney Cleaning
Service needed
Chimney Cleaning
Start Date
I'm flexible