If your home has a fireplace or wood stove that gets regular use, you have probably learned that chimney safety is crucial to avoid potential house fires. There's a good chance you understand the need for a chimney sweep to remove creosote and other combustible debris. However, Abbey Road Chimney Sweeps, the premier chimney and fireplace cleaning service in Brookville, OH, wants you to understand why the professionals you hire should be certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). Abbey Road Chimney Sweeps have been serving the Greater Dayton area for nearly 35 years, and their experienced, certified staff members all receive continuing education to stay current on the most up-to-date tools and techniques.

When hiring a chimney sweep, make sure they are CSIA certified. To receive CSIA certification, a chimney cleaning company must demonstrate the following:

• Safety Practices: They must understand and utilize the latest chimney and venting safety practices and apply the methods that CSIA recommends. This keeps you, your home, and your family as safe as possible.
• Code Compliance: A CSIA-certified chimney sweep must comply with state and local building codes as well as any applicable product manufacturer installation instructions. This means all chimneys, wood stoves, and venting work on your home is up to code and installed properly.
• Customer Instruction: The CSIA requires members to demonstrate a willingness and ability to instruct customers on proper safety measures so you don't unwittingly put your home and family in danger through improper chimney or fireplace usage.
• Honesty: To receive CSIA certification, businesses must treat customers fairly and honestly, behave professionally, and avoid deceptive or unscrupulous practices.

Abbey Road Chimney Sweeps, the most trusted and experienced chimney and fireplace cleaning service in Dayton, OH, has been repairing chimney cracks, cleaning dryer vents, installing wood stoves, and sweeping chimneys since 1982. They treat customers like family and are committed to the highest caliber client care. Visit them online to learn more, or call (937) 833-0505 to speak to a friendly professional about your chimney and fireplace cleaning needs.