Overview
Chimney repair is sold for what the storm exposed, and the lead flashing is the line the customer's roof has been waiting on
Chimney repair is the trade called when the customer's chimney is the source of a problem: a leak at the flashing, a cracked or leaning stack, pointing that's failed in the prevailing weather face, a cracked or missing pot, a flaunching that's broken away around the pot. The work is part scaffolding and access (chimneys are usually the highest point on the roof), part traditional skills (lime mortar pointing for heritage stacks, lead dressing for flashings), and part fabrication where a stack needs structural repair. A flat 'chimney repaired, $1,400' quote without the access, the materials, and the detail work gives the customer no view on the durability of the fix or the visible craft of the result.
QuoteGenio gives chimney repair specialists a quoting shape that fits the trade. Survey and defect list as the first line, scaffolding and access, lead flashing replacement by linear metre with the lead code named, pointing repair by area with the mortar mix specified, flaunching renewal, cracked or missing pot replacement, structural rebuild where a stack needs taking down, and labour by day with the heritage skill named where applicable. Send via WhatsApp from the customer's drive with photos, take a deposit on the materials order, raise progress invoices through scaffold, repair, and stripping, and the final invoice closes with the chimney repaired and the after photos for the property file.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for chimney repair businesses, from solo specialists to small teams handling heritage rebuilds.
The problem
The quoting headaches of chimney work
Chimney work is hard to scope without an inspection. Customers compare on per-job price and the access, scaffold, and material costs disappear into 'labour' if you don't itemise.
Access and scaffold absorbed
Chimneys need scaffold or roof harness work. Bundle access into labour and customers wonder why the quote is high.
Hidden damage allowance missing
Chimneys hide damaged brick, missing flashings, and rotten flaunching. Without contingency, you eat the cost.
Caps and cowls not upsold
Cap and cowl replacements are quick add-ons that protect the work. Without quoting them, customers come back in two years for water damage.
The fix
QuoteGenio handles chimney quoting
A clear workflow for chimney repair. Itemise inspection, access, brickwork, flaunching, cap and cowl, and labour. Send via WhatsApp from the roof and take deposits before ordering materials.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for chimney work
Line items for inspection, scaffold, brickwork per metre, flaunching, pot and cowl, flue liner, cleaning, and labour.
Quote from the roof
Build the quote on your phone after the inspection. Branded PDF, public link, customer accepts before you've climbed down.
Quote in under 5 minutes
Templates for cap replacement, flaunching repair, partial rebuild, full rebuild. Each new job is a few clicks from sent.
Track deposits and follow-ups
See which deposits have landed, which jobs need a follow-up service, and which annual inspections are due to renew.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how chimney repair actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Chimney Repair choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Chimney Repair build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
Typical Chimney Repair job pricing
Rough guide to what chimney specialists charge. Pricing varies by access, scaffold, brick condition, and chimney size. Heritage rebuilds and full chimneys with scaffold sit at the top of these ranges.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Chimney inspection and report | $ 120 - $ 320 |
| Cap or cowl replacement | $ 280 - $ 850 |
| Flaunching repair | $ 380 - $ 1,200 |
| Brickwork repair (per m²) | $ 380 - $ 950 / m² |
| Flue liner install | $ 1,200 - $ 3,800 |
| Partial chimney rebuild | $ 1,800 - $ 5,500 |
| Full chimney rebuild | $ 4,500 - $ 14,000 |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
Always quote scaffold or roof access as a pass-through line. Customers want to see the access cost separately so they understand what the chimney work itself is costing.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed pricing per repair or per rebuild. Use hourly for inspection and consultation. Always include cap and cowl as a visible add-on, even if optional.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Chimney repair (flaunching, cap replacement, partial repointing)
Roof inspection and report
Scaffold hire (1 week, single chimney)
Repointing brickwork (3m²)
Flaunching repair (lime mortar)
Replacement chimney pot (clay, terracotta)
Cowl install (anti-downdraught)
Install labour (1.5 days, 2 specialists)
Site cleanup and disposal
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof inspection and report | 1 | $ 220 | $ 220 |
| Scaffold hire (1 week, single chimney) | 1 | $ 480 | $ 480 |
| Repointing brickwork (3m²) | 3 | $ 480 / m² | $ 1,440 |
| Flaunching repair (lime mortar) | 1 | $ 580 | $ 580 |
| Replacement chimney pot (clay, terracotta) | 1 | $ 280 | $ 280 |
| Cowl install (anti-downdraught) | 1 | $ 220 | $ 220 |
| Install labour (1.5 days, 2 specialists) | 1 | $ 1,400 | $ 1,400 |
| Site cleanup and disposal | 1 | $ 180 | $ 180 |
| Subtotal | $ 4,800 | ||
| Tax (10%) | $ 480 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 5,280 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Peer snapshot
How Chimney Repair actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Chimney Repair on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
17
Quotes sent per month
51%
Average quote acceptance
3 min
Median time to send quote
$ 5,280
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
We talk to a lot of chimney specialists. The same access, hidden-damage, and cap mistakes come up repair after repair. Fix these and your margin per job will lift noticeably.
Mistake: Scaffold absorbed into labour
Better: Quote scaffold as a pass-through line. Customers want to see access cost separately.
Mistake: No contingency for hidden damage
Better: Add a contingency line for unexpected brick or flaunching damage. Easier to remove than to bolt on.
Mistake: Cap and cowl not upsold
Better: Quote them as visible add-ons. They protect the work and customers tick add-ons easily.
Mistake: Vague brick or material specs
Better: Name the brick (e.g. matching reclaimed) or the pot (clay, terracotta). Generic 'replacement materials' invites disputes.
Mistake: Quoting from photos
Better: Always inspect on-site for chimneys. Photos hide pointing condition and structural issues.
Mistake: No deposit on rebuilds
Better: Take 30 to 50 percent on rebuilds. Materials and scaffold are real cash on order.
Mistake: Skipping the cleanup
Better: Site cleanup, disposal, and skip hire are real cost. Quote them as their own line.
Mistake: No annual inspection upsell
Better: Quote annual inspection alongside the repair. Recurring revenue and customer protection.
Step by step
How to quote chimney repair
Always inspect on-site. Pointing condition, flaunching, cap, cowl, flue, and structural condition all need to be seen. Phone-quoted chimney work goes wrong constantly. The inspection itself is billable on bigger jobs.
Itemise inspection, scaffold, brickwork per square metre or per metre, flaunching, cap, cowl, flue liner, install labour, and disposal as separate lines. Customers comparing chimney specialists compare on access cost and material spec; making both visible shows them what they're paying for.
Add a contingency for hidden damage. Chimneys always find something. State the allowance ($300 to $600) on the quote so the customer agrees to it in writing. Easier to remove an unused contingency than to bolt one on at the end.
Take a deposit before ordering materials. Pots, cowls, and reclaimed brick can be lead-time items. 30 to 50 percent deposit is standard. State deposit terms on the proposal.
FAQ
Common questions from chimney specialists
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. As a pass-through line. Customers want to see access cost separately.
Yes. Build the quote on your phone after the inspection and share the public link via WhatsApp.
Yes. $300 to $600 for unexpected brick or flaunching damage. Easier to remove than to bolt on.
Yes. Save line items per repair type (cap replacement, flaunching, partial rebuild) and reuse in seconds.
Yes. The free plan covers 5 quotes and 2 invoices a month. Premium unlocks unlimited quotes plus recurring invoices for annual inspection contracts.
Yes. 30 to 50 percent on full or partial rebuilds. Materials and scaffold are real cash on order.
Yes. Quote them as visible optional lines. Customers tick add-ons more often than they ask.
14 to 30 days. Material and scaffold prices move. State validity on the quote.
Yes. Use line items for matching brick, lime mortar, and specialist labour. Heritage clients respect transparent pricing.
Yes. Every quote has a public link. Acceptance is one tap.
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