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 Jefferson Chimney Sweeps

Can I browse unscreened Chimney Sweeps in Jefferson?

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

  • Lifetime Chimneys LLC:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Tri County Chimney Cleaning:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Chimney Rock:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

My Chimney Sweeping Services project in Jefferson is really small. How much should I expect to spend?

The lowest price we could find for chimney sweeping services work in Jefferson is about $0.00. You should expect to pay at least this much depending on the scope of your project.

Chimney Sweep work at this level can sometimes involve several steps or phases. Cost for every project will differ depending on the quality of Chimney Sweep you hire, the type of materials required and the timeframe that you want to finish within.

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

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.