Chimney Sweep Receipt Template
A chimney sweep receipt confirms a payment after it arrives: who paid, how, for what and the balance left. This one records $955.00 paid by card for sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap across 7 lines, balance zero. 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
Receipt
Received from
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
- Total paid
- $955.00
Notes
Paid in full for sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap. Thank you.
Paid
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Chimney Sweep receipt at a glance
| Amount received | $955.00 |
|---|---|
| Paid for | Sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap |
| Payment method (sample) | Card |
| Balance after payment | $0.00 |
| Receipt number | RCT-5141 |
| Lines itemised | 7 |
Lines on the chimney sweep receipt
| Paid for | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 | $145.00 |
| Cap installation on crown × 1 each | $75.00 |
| Damper repair: new handle and return spring × 1 each | $95.00 |
| Bird nest removal from flue × 1 each | $85.00 |
| Total paid | $955.00 |
| Balance due | $0.00 |
What a chimney sweep receipt proves
A chimney sweep receipt should name each flue swept, the inspection level and the amount paid at the visit.
In the sample, Sam Patel paid $955.00 by card for sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap, so the receipt shows the full amount and a zero balance.
Recording how the customer paid
- Card: card type, last four digits and the $955.00 charged
- Bank transfer: the date the $955.00 cleared and the payer's reference
- Cash: the amount handed over and any change given
- Cheque: cheque number and bank, receipted once it clears
Avoiding chimney sweep payment disputes
- 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.
Refunds and corrections
If part of the $955.00 is refunded, do not edit the old receipt: issue a credit note or a refund receipt that points to RCT-5141 and states the amount returned.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a chimney sweep receipt?
Enter who paid, what for and how, list the lines (or one summary line), and mark the amount paid. The sample records $955.00 paid by card for sweep a wood-burning fireplace flue, run a camera inspection and fit a stainless steel chimney cap, leaving a zero balance.
What is the difference between a chimney sweep invoice and a receipt?
The invoice asks for payment of the $955.00 and gives a due date; the receipt confirms the money arrived and shows how it was paid. Many customers need both for their records.
Can I give a receipt for a deposit?
Yes. Issue a receipt for the amount received now and a second one when the balance is paid, both referring to the same job.