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Chimney Sweep Schema

LocalBusiness schema for chimney sweeps — hasCredential NACS and HETAS, serviceType sweeping/CCTV/liner/log burner, seasonal openingHoursSpecification note, aggregateRating, and FAQPage for insurance certificate and Smoke Control questions.

Definition

Chimney sweep schema: (1) @type: LocalBusiness (HomeAndConstructionBusiness for sweeps who also install liners and stoves); (2) hasCredential: [{ @type: EducationalOccupationalCredential, credentialCategory: "membership", name: "NACS Member", url: "https://chimneyworks.co.uk" }, { @type: EducationalOccupationalCredential, credentialCategory: "certification", name: "HETAS Registered Installer" }]; (3) serviceType: ["Chimney Sweep", "CCTV Chimney Survey", "Chimney Liner Installation", "Log Burner Installation", "Bird Nest Removal", "Cowl Fitting", "Smoke Control Compliance Advice"]; (4) areaServed: towns and postcodes within reasonable travel distance; (5) aggregateRating from Google reviews; (6) FAQPage targets: "do I need a chimney sweep certificate for insurance?" (yes, most insurers require it), "how often should I sweep my chimney?" (annually for solid fuel, every 2 years for gas — show fuel-specific guidance), "what is a DEFRA exempt appliance?", "how long does a chimney sweep take?", "do chimney sweeps do CCTV surveys?". Seasonal note: booking links prominent in August–October.

Why it matters for SEO

FAQPage schema for "do I need a chimney sweep certificate for insurance?" captures featured snippet positions for a high-intent query where the buyer has already decided to book — they just need to verify the credential requirement. Answering this question positions the sweep as the authority on compliance.

How DeepSEOAnalysis checks this

DeepSEOAnalysis validates LocalBusiness schema with hasCredential, confirms FAQPage acceptedAnswer format, and checks JSON-LD server-rendering for Google processing.

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Chimney Sweep SEO

"Chimney sweep [city]", "chimney sweeping [city]" — NACS (National Association of Chimney Sweeps) for Certificate of Inspection (insurance requirement); HETAS for solid fuel; seasonal peak (August–October); DEFRA Smoke Control Area compliance.

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NACS Chimney Sweep SEO

NACS (National Association of Chimney Sweeps) as E-E-A-T signal — Certificate of Inspection accepted by insurers, member public register, Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps as premium tier; insurance compliance content strategy.

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Chimney Sweep E-E-A-T

E-E-A-T for chimney sweeps — NACS Certificate of Inspection, HETAS certification, Smoke Control Area knowledge, protected species awareness (swift/swallow nests), DEFRA exempt appliance guidance, and CCTV survey expertise.

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Local SEO

SEO optimisation for location-based search queries — ensuring a business appears in Google\'s local pack and map results for "near me" and city-specific searches.

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