Chimney business resources
Sweeps, inspections and repairs: the paperwork and pricing for chimney companies. All of it is free to use, with nothing to sign up for. When you want the office work done for you, see how chimney sweeps run on Koira.
18Free resources
4Tools
8Document templates
4Sections
Price a job
The math behind an honest number for chimney work: measurements, rates and margins.
Measure and do the math
Your rates and margins
Run the businessLabor rate calculatorThe rate per billable hour that covers wages, burden, unbilled time, overhead and profit.Run the businessMarkup calculatorMarkup and margin both ways, plus a sliding-scale parts markup table.Run the businessMaintenance plan pricing calculatorPrice a maintenance plan, see members per tech, plus an agreement checklist.
Paperwork
Chimney documents with the trade's own line items, terms and a worked example. Fill one in, then print it or download Word.
Free templateChimney estimateLine items, deposit, good-until date and a signature line.Free templateChimney invoiceLines, tax, deposit already paid and the balance due.Free templateChimney receiptAmount received, how it was paid and the balance left.Free templateChimney work orderTasks, materials, crew, site notes and a sign-off.Free templateChimney proposalThree options side by side, each with its own total.Free templateChimney change orderAdded work, credits, the new total and days added.Free templateChimney service agreementVisits, coverage, price, billing, renewal and cancellation.Free templateChimney price listYour services, units and prices on one page.
Start a business
The steps to open a chimney business, a name, and a plan you can take to a bank.
Messages
Texts and emails to copy for the moments every job has: the follow-up, the deposit, the reminder and the review ask.
Message templateQuote follow-up textNudge an open estimate by text: first nudge, check-in, polite close.Message templateDeposit requestAsk for the deposit: what it covers and a link to pay.Message templatePayment reminderUnpaid invoice reminders: friendly, firm and final notice.Message templateReview requestAsk for a Google review after the job, with your link.Message templatesEvery message templateQuote follow-ups, payment reminders, appointment texts, review requests and more.