Chimney Sweep Estimate Template
A chimney sweep estimate forecasts the price before work starts: 7 lines for sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap, totalling $955.00, with services the largest share (67%). It states its assumptions and stays valid for 30 days. Edit the lines and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a chimney sweep: sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Riverside Chimney Sweep
489 Market Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
billing@example.com
(512) 555-0189
Estimate
Prepared for
Sam Patel
52 Aspen Way
Franklin, TN 37064
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweep masonry flue, wood-burning fireplaceBrush flue, vacuum smoke chamber, smoke shelf and firebox | 1 flue | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Video camera inspection of flue linerRecorded scan from damper to crown | 1 each | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Chemical treatment of glazed creosoteApplied to third-stage deposits that brushing cannot remove | 1 flue | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Stainless steel single-flue cap, 13 x 13 in | 1 each | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Cap installation on crown | 1 each | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Damper repair: new handle and return spring | 1 each | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Bird nest removal from flue | 1 each | $85.00 | $85.00 |
- Subtotal
- $955.00
- Estimate total
- $955.00
Notes
A chimney repair estimate should give the flue dimensions, the liner material and length proposed, and refer to the inspection findings that justify the work.
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Chimney Sweep estimate at a glance
| Scope estimated | Sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap |
|---|---|
| Estimate total | $955.00 before tax |
| Valid for | 30 days from the estimate date |
| Services (4 lines) | $640.00, 67% |
| Labour (2 lines) | $170.00, 18% |
| Products (1 line) | $145.00, 15% |
| Priced in | flue |
Estimate breakdown for sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap
| Item | Type | Est. quantity | Est. amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweep masonry flue, wood-burning fireplace | Services | 1 flue | $225.00 |
| Video camera inspection of flue liner | Services | 1 each | $150.00 |
| Chemical treatment of glazed creosote | Services | 1 flue | $180.00 |
| Stainless steel single-flue cap, 13 x 13 in | Products | 1 each | $145.00 |
| Cap installation on crown | Labour | 1 each | $75.00 |
| Damper repair: new handle and return spring | Labour | 1 each | $95.00 |
| Bird nest removal from flue | Services | 1 each | $85.00 |
| Estimated total | $955.00 |
What to write on a chimney sweep estimate
A chimney repair estimate should give the flue dimensions, the liner material and length proposed, and refer to the inspection findings that justify the work.
Materials and products are $145.00 of this $955.00 estimate (15%), so say how long those prices hold: supplier prices can move before the job starts.
Sweeps charge a flat price per flue swept, with the inspection level, chimney caps and masonry or damper repairs priced as separate items.
Assumptions behind each line
Write these next to the 7 lines so the customer sees what the $955.00 depends on.
- Sweep masonry flue, wood-burning fireplace: 1 flue, $225.00.
- Video camera inspection of flue liner: 1 each, $150.00.
- Chemical treatment of glazed creosote: 1 flue, $180.00.
- Stainless steel single-flue cap, 13 x 13 in: 1 each at $145.00 ($145.00); another grade or brand changes this line.
- Cap installation on crown: 1 each at $75.00 per each ($75.00); extra each at the same rate.
- Damper repair: new handle and return spring: 1 each at $95.00 per each ($95.00); extra each at the same rate.
- Bird nest removal from flue: 1 each, $85.00.
Changes, overruns and change orders
If the customer adds work, put it on a signed change order first. Pricing the extra in flue keeps it comparable with the $955.00 you estimated.
A 10% rise in material prices would add $14.50 to this job, which is why many chimney sweeps limit how long an estimate stays valid.
Tips from chimney sweeping billing
- State the inspection level performed, Level 1, 2 or 3 as defined in NFPA 211, because home buyers, sellers and insurers ask which level was done and a Level 1 does not include a camera scan of the liner.
- Describe the creosote stage you found; glazed third-stage creosote needs chemical treatment and sometimes a repeat visit, and naming it explains why the bill is higher than a routine sweep.
- Bill each flue separately and name the appliance it serves, so a house with an open fireplace, a wood insert and a furnace flue does not look like one sweep charged three times.
- Reference the camera footage on the invoice whenever you recommend relining, so the homeowner can show the cracked tile to a second sweep or to their insurer.
Turning the chimney sweep estimate into an invoice
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Get it approved
Ask Sam Patel to sign or reply in writing to estimate EST-3678.
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Record the changes
Update quantities to what was actually used across the 7 lines.
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Switch the document type
Change Estimate to Invoice in the tool; the lines and parties stay.
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Deduct what was paid
Enter any deposit as amount paid so the balance due is correct.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write a chimney sweep estimate?
Describe the job (Sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap), list each line with an estimated quantity and rate, total it ($955.00 in the sample), state how long it is valid and what it assumes, then send it as a PDF for approval.
Is a chimney sweep estimate binding?
An estimate is a forecast, not a fixed price, so the final invoice can differ when the work or materials change. Rules vary by country and state; to stay safe, get written approval before billing noticeably more than the $955.00 you estimated.
How long should a chimney sweep estimate be valid?
Thirty days is common and is what this template uses. With 15% of the price in materials, a shorter validity protects you if supplier prices rise.