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bloodsong1) wrote2013-03-05 05:19 pm
bloodsong1) wrote2013-03-05 05:19 pm
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Hazards of Home Ownership.
So I made a few calls, talked to two chimney sweep companies and gave the job to the guy who quoted me $85 for cleaning the chimney, capping to be estimated pending chimney size.
Then I do some more research and discover the guy I agreed to isn't certified by the National Chimney Sweep Association of America.
...
I called him back tonight and said there was a medical issue and I would call him to reschedule.
I feel pretty bad about this, as I've always disliked the customers who make the appointments and then call the night before or the morning of and cancel. However, the second company I talked to, the ones who ARE certified, informed me that $85 is serious undercutting for the job. Cleaning a chimney usually runs about $140.
I already was suspicious of $85 guy, but now I'm downright scared. Even if I never use the fireplace as a wood-burning unit, I still want a proper job done!
What do you guys think?
Then I do some more research and discover the guy I agreed to isn't certified by the National Chimney Sweep Association of America.
...
I called him back tonight and said there was a medical issue and I would call him to reschedule.
I feel pretty bad about this, as I've always disliked the customers who make the appointments and then call the night before or the morning of and cancel. However, the second company I talked to, the ones who ARE certified, informed me that $85 is serious undercutting for the job. Cleaning a chimney usually runs about $140.
I already was suspicious of $85 guy, but now I'm downright scared. Even if I never use the fireplace as a wood-burning unit, I still want a proper job done!
What do you guys think?