To be certified means that we have taken the extra step to stand out in our field. In 1984 Doug Ables was one of the first, if not the first chimney sweep in the state of Texas certified by the Wood Heating Safety Alliance. The WHSA disbanded later and the Chimney Safety Institute of America adopted certifcation standards and was the only certification authority for years. For small sweep companies it was cost prohibitive to get certifications as you had to appear in person at various East coast sites to be tested.
 

In the past few years a new more affordable certification procedure using the internet has come on the scene. While the new Certified Chimney Professionals program is growing, Doug and Shandy Ables took the opportunity to get certified with the new program.
 

One of the benefits for customers is they can know the sweep has gone the extra mile to learn about how to take care of their system. Another benefit is no chimney sweep is able to get certification unless they carry liability insurance which protects his customers.
 

So when you use Ables Top Hat Chimney Sweeps whether in Copperas Cove, Killeen, Temple or points in between you know you are covered should the unexpected occur.