1. Identify the system
The report should make clear what fireplace, chimney or venting system was evaluated.
2. Show important findings
Photos and plain-language descriptions help connect recommendations to observable conditions.
3. Separate observation from recommendation
A report should distinguish what was found from what the contractor proposes doing about it.
4. Explain major limitations
Areas that could not be accessed or evaluated should not disappear from the report.
5. Make major repairs understandable
For expensive work, the homeowner should be able to understand the condition, proposed correction and why it was recommended.
VerifySweep standard: Evidence should support the exact statement being made. A suspicious indicator is a reason to investigate, not a verdict.