A simple VerifySweep hiring sequence
1 — Find
Use search engines, referrals and professional directories to build a shortlist.
2 — Identify
Find out who will perform or supervise the chimney or hearth work.
3 — Verify
Check claimed industry credentials with the organization that issued them.
4 — Understand
Ask what the inspection or repair includes and request understandable documentation.
5 — Decide
Consider credentials alongside experience, insurance, documentation, communication and the specific work being proposed.
Credentials are not a guarantee. They are one of the strongest independently checkable pieces of information available to a homeowner before hiring.