Jim Smart owns Smart Sweep Chimney Service. He and his son Jesse are certified professional chimney sweeps. Together, this father/son team inspect, clean and repair fireplace chimneys in the ...

If you think a chimney fire has occurred, call a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep for a professional evaluation. If your suspicions are confirmed, a certified sweep will be able to make recommendations.

They also will make sure the chimney is up to code. Selzer recommends that homeowners use the institute’s website, www.csia.org , to select a certified chimney sweep.

Establishing the Standard for Chimney Care Excellence in Massachusetts, Ensuring Safety and Reliability. By having a CSIA-certified team, we can guarantee that our customers receive the highest ...