| Qualifications & Certifications | Black Goose | Competitor “X” |
| State-Licensed General Contractor, Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance | X | |
| Drive marked vehicles; employees issued company shirts and ID badges for ease of identification | X | |
| 30+ Years of Experience | X | |
| Group Rates and Discounts available | X | |
| Employees: | ||
| Professionally bonded and insured, drug tested | X | |
| Offered year-round training and mandatory safety meetings | X | |
| Paid hourly, not on commission | X | |
| Memberships: | ||
| Better Business Bureau | X | |
| National Fire Protection Association | X | |
| National Chimney Sweep Guild | X | |
| Mid-Atlantic Chimney Association | X | |
| Certifications: | ||
| Chimney Safety Institute of America: Master Sweep, Certified Chimney Specialist, Certified Chimney Sweep, Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician | X | |
| National Fireplace Institute: Wood Fireplace Specialist, Gas Fireplace Specialist | X | |
| National Chimney Sweep Guild: Master Chimney Technician, Certified Chimney Professional, Certified Journeyman, Certified Chimney Reliner | X |
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