Chimney Sweep Invoice Template
A chimney sweep invoice bills flue, lists services, labour and products on separate lines and states the terms (Due on receipt). This template is pre-filled for sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap: 7 lines totalling $955.00 before tax. Edit it 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
Invoice
Bill to
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
- Balance due
- $955.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Riverside Chimney Sweep. Terms: Due on receipt.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Chimney Sweep invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | flue |
| Usual payment terms | Due on receipt |
| Sample lines | 7 lines, $955.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Sweep masonry flue, wood-burning fireplace: $225.00 (24%) |
| Trade-specific fields | Sweep certification no., Service address, Appliance and fuel type, Flue size and liner type, Inspection level |
Sample chimney sweep invoice line items
Sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap: 7 lines adding up to $955.00, split into services $640.00 (67%), labour $170.00 (18%) and products $145.00 (15%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweep masonry flue, wood-burning fireplace (Brush flue, vacuum smoke chamber, smoke shelf and firebox) | 1 flue | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Video camera inspection of flue liner (Recorded scan from damper to crown) | 1 each | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Chemical treatment of glazed creosote (Applied 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 | ||
| Total before tax | $955.00 |
What a chimney sweep invoice should include
- Your chimney sweep business name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Sam Patel in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-3863) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Due on receipt
- Sweep certification no.: for example LIC-663882
- Service address: for example 52 Aspen Way
- Appliance and fuel type: for example See notes
- Flue size and liner type: for example See notes
- Line items in flue or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How chimney sweeps bill
Sweeps charge a flat price per flue swept, with the inspection level, chimney caps and masonry or damper repairs priced as separate items.
Chimney sweeps commonly use "Due on receipt", so the invoice is payable the day it is issued.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $20.37 (employees, not contractor rates).
Chimney Sweep invoicing tips
- 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.
Chimney Sweep billing disputes to head off
- Customers sometimes assume a sweep comes with a full inspection report. Writing what was inspected and what was not, such as the attic chase or the exterior crown, prevents arguments after a later chimney fire or leak.
- Sweeps are often accused of upselling; separating the swept flue from recommended repairs, and marking each repair approved or declined, shows the customer paid only for work they agreed to.
How to make a chimney sweep invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Riverside Chimney Sweep (your business) and the customer, Sam Patel, then sweep certification no..
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-3863 and set the terms to Due on receipt.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Sweep masonry flue, wood-burning fireplace" (1 flue) to "Bird nest removal from flue" (1 each).
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Check the total
The 7 lines come to $955.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes chimney sweeping.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the chimney sweeping records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a chimney sweep invoice?
Add your chimney sweep business details, the customer, sweep certification no., service address, appliance and fuel type and flue size and liner type, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 7 lines for sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap totalling $955.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do chimney sweeps charge?
Mostly flue. Sweeps charge a flat price per flue swept, with the inspection level, chimney caps and masonry or damper repairs priced as separate items.
When should a chimney sweep invoice be paid?
Due on receipt is the usual arrangement. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do chimney sweeps earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $20.37 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.