Check for a California Contractor License
Any chimney company doing repair or installation work in California must hold a valid Contractors State License Board (CSLB) number. You can verify a license at cslb.ca.gov in about 30 seconds. Cleaning-only companies are not required to hold a CSLB license, but a reputable one will have it anyway.
Ask Who Does the Work
A contractor license belongs to the company, not to the individual technician. Ask whether the person performing your service works for the licensed company, so the license on the quote is the one that covers the job.
Ask for Proof of Insurance
A chimney company should carry general liability insurance and workers compensation. If a technician falls from your roof and the company is uninsured, you may be liable. Ask for a certificate of insurance before the appointment.
Questions Worth Asking Before You Book
- What does the sweep include? (Cleaning only, or cleaning plus inspection?)
- Do you provide a written report with photos?
- How do you handle Stage 2 or Stage 3 creosote if you find it?
- What is the flat-rate price, and what triggers extra charges?
- Can I see your CSLB license number?
Red Flags to Watch For
- Flyers offering sweeps for $49 or less with no other pricing information
- No physical business address
- High-pressure upselling during the appointment before the cleaning is done
- Verbal-only repair recommendations with no written estimate
- Cash-only payment
What Eco Grizzly Provides
Every Eco Grizzly chimney sweep includes a visual inspection, written summary with photos, and a flat quoted price provided before the appointment. Our CSLB license number is available on request.
Call (424) 258-9882 to book or to verify our credentials before you do.
