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 Stephenson Chimney Sweeps

Can I browse unscreened Chimney Sweeps in Stephenson?

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

  • Bayshore Construction & Restoration:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Krueger Chimney Cleaning-Rprs:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Laughlin Chimney Svc:
    • Services Offered: Chimney Services
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

How do I know I am getting a fair price for Chimney Sweeping Services work in Stephenson?

Every Chimney Sweeping Services job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for Stephenson work from Chimney Sweepsbelow:

  • Talk to a few different Chimney Sweeps and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 24 professionals and companies in Stephenson for you to compare.
  • Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Chimney Sweeps took on the job, and how satisfied they were.

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

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.