Our Past and Present…

We provide a courteous service your grandparents can trust and a professional experience your grandchildren expect.  Anderson’s Chimney Sweeps, Inc. understands the vital role customer service plays in highly competitive industries.  We are confident that we will provide a professional chimney service to you.  To build your respect and confidence in our company, a list of achievements, certifications and memberships is available on the “Affiliations” and “Certifications” page.  We have been in business and operated ONLY under the name of Anderson’s Chimney Sweeps, Inc since 1990.  Our owner, Richard Anderson, is a former Fire Chief and has been sweeping chimneys for over 28 years.  Our staff is certified through the CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America).  We maintain the highest level of training available.  We are active members of the NCSG (National Chimney Sweeps Guild) and the Pennsylvania Guild of Professional Chimney Sweeps.  Richard currently serves both as President of the PA Guild and as an Ethics Committee board member of the NCSG.  His duties include convention planning and training for members of the Northeast Region. 

As certified sweeps we are held to national standards of the NFPA.  NFPA 211 for wood burning, NFPA 54 for gas appliances and NFPA 31 for oil appliances.  All work will be conducted professionally and in compliance with these and any other local government codes that apply.  Our professional opinions will be based on our experience and education.

As a young firefighter, Richard acquired a vast knowledge of fire science.  This passion led him to further study fire science in college.  The fire department had provided a traditional community service of sweeping chimneys that he took part of for many years.  Unfortunately, the lack of funds and support led to the termination of this service.  At that point, an unknown opportunity had been given to him.  The beginning of his own chimney sweeping business.  His first vehicle and equipment was purchased and he never looked back.  He began working full time in the Harrisburg area in 1990.  As time passed, the success of the company both allowed and required his wife, Tracy, to commit to the family business full time as well.  Anderson’s Chimney Sweep, Inc. continued to grow and expand their service area.  In 1998, the purchase of Top Hat Chimney allowed for additional growth.  Advertising began taking them to Lancaster area on a regular basis.  The success in this area added additional needs for office space and a storage facility.  Growth continued into the Gettysburg/ Chambersburg areas.  Daily, they now service (10) counties.  The complete service area extends from the Maryland State Line (south) to Pottsville/Reading area (north).  From Chambersburg (west) to west Chester County (east).  They also have commercial service contracts covering 5 states.  You can see the well designed service vehicles traveling in neighborhoods “everywhere” in central PA.  Employment opportunities include:  Sales Department, Service Department and Office Management.  The success of the company has been built on honest and professional service.  The commitment to “A Sweep for Life” has annually increased their customer database.  Educating employees and customers has been a priority since day one.  This level of excellence will continue to grow.  They will continue to seek ways to better serve their customers.  Future goals do include additional services and will be guided by technology.  However, they will remain committed to chimneys and fireplaces first.  The efforts and passion have never been the result of the profits alone.  The desire to promote fire safety and provide a peace of mind for families was the inspiration even before Richard began being paid for his work.  The employees hired, first understand this commitment and quickly begin to share this same foundation.                     


Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.  We encourage you to get multiple estimates.  The state of Pennsylvania has no requirements to work as a chimney professional.  The Chimney Safety Institute of America has published valuable information that we would like for you to consider reading prior to making your chimney professional choice.