Editorial policy & corrections

Who writes the guides?

Guides are published by the Chimney Sweep Advisor editorial desk with AI-assisted drafting. We do not claim that a named chimney professional inspected, tested or reviewed a guide unless that person’s contribution is explicitly documented. Original checklists focus on homeowner recordkeeping and contractor comparison.

Technical sources and limitations

We link to primary educational sources for maintenance background and identify archived material. Appliance manuals, applicable requirements and an on-site professional’s findings take precedence over general educational summaries. We do not invent local prices, licenses, inspections or first-hand service experiences.

• CSIA homeowner resources: Inspection, maintenance and cleaning background.
• EPA Burn Wise: best wood-burning practices: Archived educational resource; the program stopped updating in October 2025.

Directory records and ordering

Company information comes from the shared chimney directory feed. A recorded credential or verification flag is not our independent confirmation of current qualifications. Default ordering uses field completeness, with no paid-tier or review-score bonus. Read the exact method and coverage limitations.

Images and illustrations

Editorial chimney photographs on this site are AI-generated illustrations. They depict service topics, not the actual employees, completed jobs or locations of listed businesses. They are never evidence of a contractor’s work.

Corrections and business updates

Email email@chimneysweepadvisor.com with the page URL, disputed statement, proposed correction and a supporting public source where possible. Do not send identity documents or confidential customer information. We assess submissions against the available evidence; submitting a request does not automatically change a record.

Dates and maintenance

Guide dates indicate an editorial content revision, not a fresh professional inspection or verification of every linked business. Business update dates come from directory records. We do not refresh publication dates merely because a page was visited.