# Chimney.Services

> Independent reference to chimney and fireplace law in all 50 states and DC. Recommends no one, takes no fees, and labels the provenance of every fact. Where a detail isn't independently verified, we'll always say so.

Laws cited as of Sep 2026. Cite as https://www.chimney.services/rights. Not legal advice.

## Core
- [Chimney & fireplace laws by state](https://www.chimney.services/rights): 50-state + DC comparison of licensing, seller disclosure, 3-day cancellation and CO alarm law, with regional findings.
- [Rights table CSV](https://www.chimney.services/data/rights-table.csv): the comparison table as open data.
- [Licensing by state and trade](https://www.chimney.services/licensing): credentials for sweeping, stove installs, flashing and gas hearth work, plus insurance rules.
- [Licensing matrix CSV](https://www.chimney.services/data/licensing-matrix.csv): the licensing matrix as open data.
- [Chimney and fireplace services, explained](https://www.chimney.services/services): every job a chimney or hearth company sells — inspection levels, cleaning, masonry and metal repair, waterproofing, installation, diagnostics — each with what it is, when it is needed, the standard behind it, what evidence to ask for, and a researched national price range where one exists.
- [About](https://www.chimney.services/about): what Chimney.Services verifies, what it does not, and who pays for it.
- [Site map](https://www.chimney.services/sitemap): every page on the site in one human-readable list — state law and licensing pages, guides, company pages, registry records, and the machine-readable files. The crawler copy is https://www.chimney.services/sitemap-index.xml.
- [Company waiting list](https://www.chimney.services/companies): form for a chimney company owner to ask for a company page — a provenance-labeled summary of services, service area, contacts, certified people and a dated public rating snapshot. No fee, no ranking, and placement is never sold.
- [Chimney professionals](https://www.chimney.services/professionals): two things — a state search for a homeowner looking for a certified person near them, not yet open, and the waiting list for a technician's own registry record: an NCSG, NFI, CSIA or other certification checked against the issuing body's own public roster and dated. The record page is free. Printed ID cards are not open yet; when they are they will be $25 each, and nothing is charged now. Confers no status, and placement is never sold.
- [Learn](https://www.chimney.services/learn): plain-English chimney guides — short, dated, sourced reads on national standards (NFPA 211, IRC, manufacturer instructions).

## Company summaries
> A company summary says what a company reports about itself (services, service area, hours, contact details) and what an issuer’s own public roster showed on the date named (guild membership, individual certifications). Every block is labeled PUBLIC RECORD or REPORTED BY BUSINESS. It is not an endorsement, and placement on this site is never sold.
- [Chimney Monkey — Buffalo Grove, IL](https://www.chimney.services/chicago): chimney sweep and fireplace company serving Cook County and Lake County, Illinois; services, service area, contact details, the people found on certification rosters, and the Google rating and review count as displayed on 2026-09-19 (unread, unverified, no review markup published) (checked 2026-09-19).

## Learn guides
- [Chimney inspections: what Level 1, 2 and 3 actually cover](https://www.chimney.services/learn/chimney-inspection): Plain-English guide to NFPA 211 chimney inspection levels, when each is called for, what a written report should show, and researched national costs. (updated Sep 2026)
- [Chimney sweeping: what a visit includes and how often you need one](https://www.chimney.services/learn/chimney-sweeping): Chimney sweeping guide: what a sweep visit should include, how often NFPA 211 calls for it, how to handle the upsell, and researched national costs. (updated Sep 2026)
- [Chimney caps: what they stop, which type fits, and when to replace](https://www.chimney.services/learn/rain-caps): Chimney rain cap guide: single vs multi-flue vs full-coverage, galvanized vs stainless vs copper, spark arrestor mesh, chase covers, and national costs. (updated Sep 2026)
- [Chimney crowns: what they do, why they crack, and what to fix](https://www.chimney.services/learn/chimney-crown): Chimney crown guide: crown vs mortar wash vs cap, why crowns crack, sealing vs rebuilding, how to check a cracked-crown claim, and national costs. (updated Sep 2026)
- [Chimney flue liners: types, relining, and what to ask](https://www.chimney.services/learn/flue-liners): Chimney flue liner guide: clay vs stainless vs cast-in-place, when relining is actually required, sizing and insulation, and evidence to ask for first. (updated Sep 2026)
- [Chimney creosote: the three stages, removal, and prevention](https://www.chimney.services/learn/creosote): Chimney creosote guide: what each stage looks like, why glaze forms, how each stage is removed, chimney fire warning signs, and why creosote logs fail. (updated Sep 2026)

## State rights pages
- [Alabama chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/alabama/rights): Alabama: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Alaska chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/alaska/rights): Alaska: contractors register, but no state license tests them. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Arizona chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/arizona/rights): Arizona: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Arkansas chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/arkansas/rights): Arkansas: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [California chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/california/rights): California: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Colorado chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/colorado/rights): Colorado: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Connecticut chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/connecticut/rights): Connecticut: registration, not a license, for chimney work. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Delaware chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/delaware/rights): Delaware: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [District of Columbia chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/district-of-columbia/rights): District of Columbia: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Florida chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/florida/rights): Florida: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Georgia chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/georgia/rights): Georgia chimney & fireplace laws: know your rights (verified Sep 2026)
- [Hawaii chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/hawaii/rights): Hawaii: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Idaho chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/idaho/rights): Idaho: contractors register, but no state license tests them. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Illinois chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/illinois/rights): Illinois: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Indiana chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/indiana/rights): Indiana: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Iowa chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/iowa/rights): Iowa chimney & fireplace laws: know your rights (verified Sep 2026)
- [Kansas chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/kansas/rights): Kansas: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Kentucky chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/kentucky/rights): Kentucky: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Louisiana chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/louisiana/rights): Louisiana: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Maine chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/maine/rights): Maine chimney & fireplace laws: know your rights (verified Sep 2026)
- [Maryland chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/maryland/rights): Maryland: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Massachusetts chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/massachusetts/rights): Massachusetts: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Michigan chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/michigan/rights): Michigan: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Minnesota chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/minnesota/rights): Minnesota: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Mississippi chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/mississippi/rights): Mississippi chimney & fireplace laws: know your rights (verified Sep 2026)
- [Missouri chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/missouri/rights): Missouri: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Montana chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/montana/rights): Montana chimney & fireplace laws: know your rights (verified Sep 2026)
- [Nebraska chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/nebraska/rights): Nebraska: contractors register, but no state license tests them. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Nevada chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/nevada/rights): Nevada: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [New Hampshire chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/new-hampshire/rights): New Hampshire: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [New Jersey chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/new-jersey/rights): New Jersey chimney & fireplace laws: know your rights (verified Sep 2026)
- [New Mexico chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/new-mexico/rights): New Mexico: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [New York chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/new-york/rights): New York: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [North Carolina chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/north-carolina/rights): North Carolina: a state license applies only to jobs ≥ $40,000. What that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [North Dakota chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/north-dakota/rights): North Dakota: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Ohio chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/ohio/rights): Ohio: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Oklahoma chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/oklahoma/rights): Oklahoma chimney & fireplace laws: know your rights (verified Sep 2026)
- [Oregon chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/oregon/rights): Oregon: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Pennsylvania chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/pennsylvania/rights): Pennsylvania: registration, not a license, for chimney work. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Rhode Island chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/rhode-island/rights): Rhode Island chimney & fireplace laws: know your rights (verified Sep 2026)
- [South Carolina chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/south-carolina/rights): South Carolina: registration, not a license, for chimney work. (verified Sep 2026)
- [South Dakota chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/south-dakota/rights): South Dakota: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Tennessee chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/tennessee/rights): Tennessee: a state license applies only to jobs ≥ $25,000. What that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Texas chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/texas/rights): Texas: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Utah chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/utah/rights): Utah: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Vermont chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/vermont/rights): Vermont: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Virginia chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/virginia/rights): Virginia: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Washington chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/washington/rights): Washington: contractors register, but no state license tests them. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [West Virginia chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/west-virginia/rights): West Virginia: some chimney work needs a state license. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)
- [Wyoming chimney & fireplace laws](https://www.chimney.services/wyoming/rights): Wyoming: no state license covers chimney work. Here's what that means. (verified Sep 2026)

## State licensing pages
- [Alabama licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/alabama/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Alabama.
- [Alaska licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/alaska/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Alaska.
- [Arizona licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/arizona/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Arizona.
- [Arkansas licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/arkansas/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Arkansas.
- [California licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/california/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in California.
- [Colorado licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/colorado/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Colorado.
- [Connecticut licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/connecticut/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Connecticut.
- [Delaware licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/delaware/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Delaware.
- [District of Columbia licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/district-of-columbia/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in District of Columbia.
- [Florida licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/florida/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Florida.
- [Georgia licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/georgia/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Georgia.
- [Hawaii licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/hawaii/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Hawaii.
- [Idaho licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/idaho/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Idaho.
- [Illinois licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/illinois/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Illinois.
- [Indiana licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/indiana/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Indiana.
- [Iowa licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/iowa/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Iowa.
- [Kansas licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/kansas/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Kansas.
- [Kentucky licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/kentucky/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Kentucky.
- [Louisiana licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/louisiana/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Louisiana.
- [Maine licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/maine/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Maine.
- [Maryland licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/maryland/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Maryland.
- [Massachusetts licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/massachusetts/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Massachusetts.
- [Michigan licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/michigan/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Michigan.
- [Minnesota licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/minnesota/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Minnesota.
- [Mississippi licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/mississippi/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Mississippi.
- [Missouri licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/missouri/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Missouri.
- [Montana licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/montana/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Montana.
- [Nebraska licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/nebraska/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Nebraska.
- [Nevada licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/nevada/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Nevada.
- [New Hampshire licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/new-hampshire/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in New Hampshire.
- [New Jersey licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/new-jersey/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in New Jersey.
- [New Mexico licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/new-mexico/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in New Mexico.
- [New York licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/new-york/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in New York.
- [North Carolina licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/north-carolina/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in North Carolina.
- [North Dakota licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/north-dakota/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in North Dakota.
- [Ohio licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/ohio/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Ohio.
- [Oklahoma licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/oklahoma/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Oklahoma.
- [Oregon licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/oregon/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Oregon.
- [Pennsylvania licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/pennsylvania/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Pennsylvania.
- [Rhode Island licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/rhode-island/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Rhode Island.
- [South Carolina licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/south-carolina/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in South Carolina.
- [South Dakota licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/south-dakota/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in South Dakota.
- [Tennessee licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/tennessee/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Tennessee.
- [Texas licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/texas/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Texas.
- [Utah licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/utah/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Utah.
- [Vermont licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/vermont/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Vermont.
- [Virginia licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/virginia/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Virginia.
- [Washington licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/washington/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Washington.
- [West Virginia licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/west-virginia/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in West Virginia.
- [Wisconsin licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/wisconsin/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Wisconsin.
- [Wyoming licensing by trade](https://www.chimney.services/wyoming/licensing): what sweeping, stove installation, flashing and gas fireplace work require in Wyoming.

## Registry records
> A registry record says one thing: a certification appears on the issuer’s own public roster under this name, checked on the date shown — with the certificate number where the issuer publishes one. It is not an endorsement, an identity check, a licence, or a background check, and it confers no status on anyone.
- [Registry record CS-P-00001 — Art Kalina](https://www.chimney.services/pro/art-kalina): certifications listed for this person and what we found on each issuer's public roster; machine-readable copy at https://www.chimney.services/pro/art-kalina.json (created 2026-09-18, last checked 2026-09-18).

## Under review (do not cite)
- Wisconsin: page failed verification and is being corrected.