Providing a Safe and Warm Home

The primary job of a chimney service professional is to aid in the prevention of fires and carbon monoxide emergencies related to the use of fireplaces, wood stoves, gas, oil and coal heating systems.

​CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps are trained to install, clean and maintain these systems, evaluate their performance, prescribe changes to improve their performance, and educate the consumer about their safe and efficient operation.

IMPORTANT: Please contact a local CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep ASAP if you're experiencing one or more of these potentially dangerous issues:

• Smoke from your fireplace is entering your living space
• You believe you may have experienced a chimney fire
• You smell a strong odor coming from your fireplace
• You have witnessed flames coming from your chimney

Find a Local Certified Sweep

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Recommended Reading:

• How to Hire a Chimney Sweep
• Why CSIA Credentials are the Industry Standard
• About Your Chimney & Venting System​

• The Facts About Chimney Fires
• How to Properly Store and Burn Firewood
• About CSIA Accepted Products​

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CSIA Video Series: Tips for consumers & homeowners

Download our eBook: The Homeowner's Guide to Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Woodstoves

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Homeowner Asbestos Guide from the Mesothelioma Center:  www.asbestos.com/asbestos-guide/
Occupational Exposure for Chimney and Venting Technicians: www.asbestos.com/occupations/chimney-sweep/

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In addition to offering certifications for chimney professionals, the CSIA also offers the Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician, the only credential of its kind in North America. Check out www.dryersafety.org to learn more about the importance having your dryer ducts regularly serviced by a qualified professional.