Nationally Recognized & Respected Credentials

The CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® credential is acknowledged by industry organizations, insurance underwriters, local, state and federal agencies as the measure of a chimney and venting technician's knowledge about the evaluation and maintenance of chimney and venting systems. The CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician® credential is the only certification specifically for those who service dryer vents and is recognized in all 50 states.

When your potential customer compares your knowledge against your competitor, the credentials you have earned will speak volumes.  To ensure the continued integrity of the credentials in an ever-changing world, CSIA regularly updates its training, education, and manuals.
A CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® believes in ongoing training, education and ethics – not shortcuts.

Benefits of holding a CSIA credential: ​

  • Professional credibility among clients and competitors.
  • National recognition of your accomplishment.
  • Your own listing on the CSIA website (which generates an average of over 30,000 consumer searches per certified technician per year)**
  • The right to use the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® and/or CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician® trademarks in your advertising and on vehicles.
  • Aggressive protection of the trademarks.
  • Professional representation among and referrals from affiliated industries (Realtors, home inspectors, oil heating service managers, firefighters, home builders, etc.)
  • Marketing and public relations materials designed to enhance your professional image.
​**based on the overall average of searches divided by the number of certified technicians in the most recent year
The CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® credential is nationally recognized and acknowledged by industry organizations, insurance underwriters, and local, state, and federal agencies as THE measure of a chimney and venting tech’s knowledge of the evaluation and maintenance of chimney and venting systems.
The CSIA Dryer Exhaust Technician (CDET)® credential is recognized in all 50 states, and it’s the ONLY certification specifically for those who service dryer vents.
The CSIA Chimney Specialist® credential is awarded to pros who have committed to ongoing education above and beyond what was required to earn their initial Certified Chimney Sweep®.
The CSIA Master Chimney Sweep® credential is for long-term certification holders who have become absolute experts in the chimney and venting industry through a decade or more of ongoing education.