Chimney work includes inspecting, cleaning, and repairing chimneys, fireplaces, stoves, and vents.
Chimney workers may also provide estimates, educate homeowners, and train apprentices.
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Chimney work tasks.
- inspecting
- cleaning
- repairing
- Installing
- Troubleshooting
- Educating
- Training
- Estimating
- Selling
- Chimney workers may also
Chimney work includes inspecting, cleaning, and repairing chimneys, fireplaces, stoves, and vents.
Chimney workers may also provide estimates, educate homeowners, and train apprentices.
Chimney work tasks
Inspecting: Checking chimneys for safety code compliance
Cleaning: Removing soot and creosote buildup
Repairing: Fixing masonry issues, relining chimneys, and fitting dampers
Installing: Installing woodstoves and stovepipes
Troubleshooting: Identifying and fixing problems with chimney performance
Educating: Teaching homeowners how to properly care for their fireplaces and stoves
Training: Instructing apprentice chimney sweeps
Estimating: Providing accurate estimates for repairs
Selling: Selling other services and products
Chimney workers may also:
Set ladders to access roofs and chimneys
Close fireplace openings to clean chimneys from above
Lower weighted bags down chimneys to scrape soot from the lining
Inspect the interior of chimneys using mirrors
Spot and flag safety code violations
Chimney work can involve masonry work, such as brick by brick construction.