What a chimney proposal is for
Chimney repairs range from a cap to a full liner, and customers worry about being oversold. Three levels tied to the inspection findings let them choose with the reasons in front of them, and the photos make the top option believable when the liner is really needed.
What to put on a chimney proposal
- The inspection findings, the same in each.
- What each level fixes.
- Warranty for each.
- Which findings remain if they choose less.
- One acceptance line.
A worked example
The same chimney. Price each level from your own rates.
Option 1: Good: sweep and cap. Clean flue and a cap to keep out rain and animals.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney sweep, one flue | 1 | each | Your price |
| Chimney cap, installed | 1 | each | Your price |
Option 2: Better: sweep, crown and waterproofing. Adds crown repair and masonry sealant to stop water damage.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney sweep, one flue | 1 | each | Your price |
| Chimney cap, installed | 1 | each | Your price |
| Crown repair | 1 | each | Your price |
| Waterproofing sealant | 80 | sq ft | Your price |
Option 3: Best: full restoration with liner. Adds a stainless steel liner for a sealed, safe flue.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney sweep, one flue | 1 | each | Your price |
| Chimney cap, installed | 1 | each | Your price |
| Crown rebuild | 1 | each | Your price |
| Waterproofing sealant | 80 | sq ft | Your price |
| Stainless steel liner, insulated | 25 | ft | Your price |
Say plainly which findings are left unfixed in the lower options. If any is a hazard, the lower option should not be offered.
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
- Fill in the customer and the job.
- Check each option's name, its one-line difference and its lines.
- Add your prices; each option totals on its own.
- Set tax, the deposit and the good-until date.
- Print it, download it, or send it from Koira so the customer can pick and sign on the phone.
Free tools for chimney
The same proposal 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.