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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.
Recent reviews for Portland Chimney Sweeps
Very professional. Raphael and his team did a great job doing chimney flashing and cleaning. Highly recommend.
Jim was punctual, knowledgable, and paid great attention to detail. He answered all my questions and addressed my concerns. Jim did a quality job on my gas fireplace, and left it looking outstanding, including cleaning all of the ceramic logs and the so...
Great communication from set-up to completion. Stefanie at the Portland office was pleasant to speak with and helpful with setting up the appointment. My assigned chimney professional, Jim McCormack, was kind, presentable and did a great job servicing m...
This is the third time I've requested Chimcare services. The first was for some serious fireplace and chimney repair last year, and the second was for an annual inspection and cleaning earlier this summer. The third most recent request was purely cosmetic...
We had a safety check and chimney cleaning. The damper was rusted out so a new butterfly damper was installed and a directional chimney cap installed to eliminate smoking in the house when we have a fire on windy days. Walter was the lead technician, ver...
Do not use this company under any circumstances. Juan came highly recommended from my realtor. I moved in on 5/20 and Juan came over days later. He stood in my kitchen, told my Mom and I of the repairs and the contract was signed and written. We talked fo...
Stole my money...it's been almost a year now...but they ripped me off.
Nine years in business?...the owner didn't get his liscense until march 1st 2017....
The owner is somehow removing all his negative reviews..he is currently being sued by three people...I am one of them...I just just my money awarded to me from his bond....bad news contractor.
The owner is removing his negative reviews..being sued by two people..lost both cases.. Failure to pay.
This shit contractor is currently being sued by 3 different people so far....he lost 2 cases...about to lose another one.
This shit contractor is currently being sued by 3 different people so far....he lost 2 cases...about to lose another one.
Everything You Need to Know About Portland Chimney Sweeps
Does the chimney sweep I want to hire need to be licensed in Portland?
Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Chimney Sweep need to have. There are 2 chimney sweeps in Portland that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Chimney Sweeps need to have to work on Chimney Sweeping Services jobs in OR:
- Accreditations/License: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
How many chimney sweeps does Portland have?
There are around 31 companies throughout Portland to help you with your next chimney sweeping services job.
- 11 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.
How does invoicing/payment work for most Chimney Sweep projects in Portland?
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.