What a chimney invoice is for
The chimney invoice is also the inspection record, which home buyers and insurers sometimes ask for. Listing the sweep, the inspection level, the repairs and the condition you left the chimney in makes it useful long after it is paid. Insurers may ask for it after a chimney fire.
What to put on a chimney invoice
- Sweep and inspection level.
- Repairs done.
- Condition at the end of the visit.
- Hazard notes, if any.
- Payment terms.
A worked example
The sweep, crown repair, cap and sealant are done. The customer added the dryer vent while the crew was there.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney sweep, one flue | 1 | each | Your price |
| Camera inspection of flue | 1 | each | Your price |
| Crown repair | 1 | each | Your price |
| Chimney cap, installed | 1 | each | Your price |
| Dryer vent cleaning, added | 1 | each | Your price |
Put the condition at the end of the visit in the notes. A buyer's inspector a year from now will want to see it.
Line items chimney sweeps use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney sweep, one flue | each | Wood, gas or oil appliance; say which. |
| Chimney inspection with report | each | Name the inspection level you perform and include camera footage if you have it. |
| Camera inspection of flue | each | Video of the liner and joints. |
| Chimney cap, installed | each | Size and material; keeps out rain and animals. |
| Crown repair or rebuild | each | Seal cracks or rebuild the top slab. |
| Tuckpointing | sq ft | Grind and repoint mortar joints. |
| Flashing repair | each | Where the chimney meets the roof. |
| Stainless steel liner | ft | Diameter, length and insulation. |
| Damper repair or top-sealing damper | each | Stops drafts when the fireplace is not in use. |
| Waterproofing sealant | sq ft | Breathable masonry sealer. |
| Creosote removal, heavy | each | Glazed creosote needs special treatment. |
| Animal or nest removal | each | Check local rules on protected birds before removal. |
| Dryer vent cleaning | each | A common add-on. |
Terms and deposit language for chimney
- Deposit. No deposit on sweeps and inspections. Liners and masonry rebuilds take a deposit for materials.
- Payment. Due on completion.
- Warranty. State your workmanship warranty on masonry and liner installs; liners carry the maker's warranty, which may require installation by a trained sweep.
- If an inspection finds a hazard, you will tell the customer in writing and advise not to use the fireplace until it is fixed.
- Roof access depends on weather and roof pitch.
- Animals in the chimney may be protected by law; removal follows local rules.
How to fill it in
- Your business details carry over from any template you used before.
- Fill in who you are billing and the job.
- Check the lines against what you actually did, and add your prices.
- Put any deposit in Already paid, so the balance is right.
- Print, download or send it from Koira with a pay-by-card link.
Free tools for chimney
The same invoice for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, gutter, handyman, hvac, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, remodeling, roofing, septic, snow removal, solar, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning.