Automation index
How much of a Chimney sweep’s job can AI already do?
A inspection protocol comes earlier. Climbing, cleaning and not setting the soot on fire do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Chimney sweep
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#499 / 643
View rankingChimney sweep
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspection, camera and the flue report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Climb, sweep and the nest that blocks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Tightness, draught and the one that will not draw.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Certificate, rules and the residents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The wet roof and not falling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Clean for real, and not leaving loose soot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- sweep chimneys
- flue camera
- draught
- flue certificate
- nests
- roofs
- tightness
- soot
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-4071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7133
IS WORK OVER?
Book restorer
22%
#386 / 643
View rankingBook restorer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagnosis, paper and the proposal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Clean, infill and the one that falls apart.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Sew, bind and the spine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Box, climate and the store.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The owner, the copy and not leaving it new.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Not overworking the copy, and signing the treatment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- paper
- infill losses
- sew sections
- spines
- conservation boxes
- store climate
- book diagnosis
- not overwork
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-4013.00· ESCO/ISCO 2621