Overview
Chimney sweeping is sold by the visit, and the certificate is what the insurer asks for after the chimney fire
Chimney sweeping is the seasonal trade that cleans flues and chimneys for open fires, wood-burners, multi-fuel stoves, oil-fired boilers, and gas appliances with their own flues. The customer (a homeowner, a holiday let manager, a body corporate with shared flues) needs the visit annually because creosote build-up in a wood-burner flue causes chimney fires, and modern stove warranties and most home insurance policies require evidence of annual sweeping. A flat 'chimney sweep, $80' quote without the certificate, the smoke test, and the CCTV inspection option misses what the customer is actually paying for: insurance compliance and a clean flue for the next burning season.
QuoteGenio gives chimney sweeps a quoting shape that fits the recurring trade. Annual sweep visit as the first line, fuel type and stove or fire identification, sweeping method (rotary brush, traditional brush-and-rod) with debris extraction, smoke test and draught test, CCTV inspection as an optional upgrade for older or problem flues, and the certificate issued for the customer's insurance file. Recurring annual contract as a separate record. Send via WhatsApp or email to the homeowner, take card payment on completion, and the final invoice attaches the certificate and a reminder set for the same date next year.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every kind of chimney sweep, from solo HETAS-registered sweeps to small mixed sweep and stove installer practices.
The problem
The quoting headaches every chimney sweep knows
Chimney sweeping is high-volume and low-cost-per-job, but cap and lining work is high-value. Without a clear quote with sweep, certificate, and inspection lines, the cap repair and lining quotes get verbal and disputed.
Verbal cap-repair pricing
A '$ 280 cap repair' verbal becomes a $ 380 invoice when the brick pointing also needs work. Without a written quote, the customer disputes.
No certificate visible
HETAS sweep certificates are required for insurance. Without listing the certificate as its own line, customers do not know it is included.
Slow quotes lose stove-pre-install
Pre-installation sweeps before a new stove go to whoever responds first with a written quote, especially when timed against an installer's schedule.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A clean workflow for the chimney sweep round. Quote sweep, certificate, CCTV survey, and cap work in one place. Send via WhatsApp from the doorstep. Convert to invoice on completion.
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 sweep (open fire, stove, multi-fuel), HETAS certificate, smoke test, CCTV survey, cap repair, and pointing. Reuse templates across customers.
Works from the doorstep
Quote a customer at the front door, send a cap-repair quote from the roof. Branded PDF on every send.
Quote in under 2 minutes
Build templates for routine sweep, pre-install sweep, post-fire CCTV, and cap repair. Each new customer is a few taps from sent.
Track jobs and finals
See which jobs have been certified and which finals are still unpaid. Send a polite reminder one click for outstanding amounts.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how chimney sweeps 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 Sweeps choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Chimney Sweeps 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 Sweeps job pricing
A rough guide to what chimney sweeps charge for common work. Pricing varies by access, flue count, height, and whether a certificate is needed for insurance. Pre-stove-installation sweeps and CCTV surveys typically sit at the top of these ranges.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (open fire or stove) | $ 65 - $ 145 |
| Multi-flue sweep (per additional flue) | $ 38 - $ 75 / flue |
| HETAS / NACS certificate (formal sweep cert) | $ 28 - $ 65 |
| Smoke / pressure test | $ 65 - $ 145 |
| CCTV chimney survey (with written report) | $ 145 - $ 380 |
| Chimney cap repair / replacement (supply & fit) | $ 280 - $ 850 |
| Bird-guard / cowl supply & fit | $ 95 - $ 280 |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
HETAS / NACS / Guild certificates are what insurers ask for. Always list the certificate as its own line on the quote, even if the cost is small. Customers value seeing the formal certificate is part of the service, and they share the certificate with their home insurer to maintain solid-fuel cover.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed pricing for routine sweeps, certificates, and CCTV surveys where the time is well known. Use hourly rates only for unusual cap repair or unknown-scope brickwork. Always state on the quote whether scaffolding is required and whether it is included.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here's what a clean chimney sweep quote looks like. Sweep, certificate, smoke test, and bird guard each on their own line. Customers accept faster when they see the certificate is included and the bird guard is itemised separately.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Routine sweep with HETAS certificate, multi-fuel stove
Multi-fuel stove sweep (60 min, dust controlled)
HETAS sweep certificate (insurance-grade)
Smoke test (verify flue draw and pressure)
Bird guard supply & fit (stainless cowl)
Vacuum and dust-cloth coverage of hearth
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-fuel stove sweep (60 min, dust controlled) | 1 | $ 95.00 | $ 95.00 |
| HETAS sweep certificate (insurance-grade) | 1 | $ 38.00 | $ 38.00 |
| Smoke test (verify flue draw and pressure) | 1 | $ 65.00 | $ 65.00 |
| Bird guard supply & fit (stainless cowl) | 1 | $ 145 | $ 145 |
| Vacuum and dust-cloth coverage of hearth | 1 | Included | Included |
| Subtotal | $ 343 | ||
| Tax (0%) | $ 0.00 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 343 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
HETAS / NACS certificate, smoke test for new stoves, scaffold or cherry-picker hire on tall chimneys, dust-control sheets and vacuums on premium jobs, repair pointing on damaged brickwork, and disposal of bird debris on heavily nested flues. Add these as standard or optional lines so they stop being absorbed into the sweep fee.
Peer snapshot
How Chimney Sweeps actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Chimney Sweeps on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
23
Quotes sent per month
53%
Average quote acceptance
5 min
Median time to send quote
$ 343
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 sweeps. The same certificate, scaffold, and CCTV mistakes come up customer after customer. Fix these and your hourly rate will reflect both the sweep work and the certification value.
Mistake: No certificate stated
Better: List the HETAS / NACS / Guild certificate as its own line on every sweep quote. Customers value seeing the formal certificate is included and use it for insurance.
Mistake: Scaffold absorbed into cap-repair fee
Better: On tall or restricted-access chimneys, quote scaffold or cherry-picker hire as a separate line. Cap repairs without access can run $ 800 in scaffold alone.
Mistake: Verbal price for cap repair
Better: Quote cap repair in writing via WhatsApp before climbing the roof. Customers accept variations easier when the original work is in a written quote.
Mistake: Bundling smoke test with sweep
Better: List smoke test as a separate line. Smoke testing is HETAS-required on new installations and customers value the diagnostic.
Mistake: No CCTV report on damaged flue
Better: Quote a CCTV survey with written report on flues with smoke leakage or post-chimney-fire concerns. The report is what insurers ask for.
Mistake: Same rate for open fire and multi-fuel
Better: Quote different rates for open fire, wood burner, multi-fuel, and gas flues. They have different sweep methods and times.
Mistake: No expiry on the quote
Better: Set a 30 day validity. A sweep quote accepted six months later may not reflect current rates or your route schedule.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote chimney sweeping
Always quote in writing before the visit. Standard sweeps can be quoted from a phone call: ask the customer the appliance type (open fire, wood burner, multi-fuel, gas), the chimney height (single storey, two storey, three storey or more), and any access concerns. Send a written quote via WhatsApp before the visit so the customer accepts the price and certificate inclusion in writing. This stops post-sweep disputes about what was included.
Itemise sweep, certificate, smoke test, and any cap or pointing work. List the sweep on its own line, the HETAS / NACS / Guild certificate as a separate small line so its inclusion is visible, and the smoke test as its own line. For cap or pointing work uncovered during the sweep, send a separate variation quote via WhatsApp from the roof so the customer accepts the additional work in writing before you do it.
Quote CCTV surveys for damaged flues. Post-chimney-fire investigation, smoke-leak diagnostics, and flue-blockage queries all warrant a CCTV survey with a written report. Quote $ 145 to $ 380 with the report deliverable stated. The report is what house insurers and stove installers ask for, and pricing it openly stops customers expecting a free written diagnostic.
Send via WhatsApp from the doorstep. Most chimney sweeps work a route schedule, and customers want speed. Send the quote on the doorstep, accept on the customer's phone, sweep the chimney, raise an invoice on completion. Set a 30 day validity. For repeat-customer routes, send next-year's reminder quote 11 months after the last sweep so the bookings come back in.
FAQ
Common questions from chimney sweeps
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. Most sweeps do. Send the quote from the doorstep before sweeping, the customer accepts on their phone, you sweep, and raise an invoice on completion. Time-stamped acceptance on file for every job.
Yes. List the HETAS / NACS / Guild certificate as its own line on every quote, even if it is small. Customers value seeing the formal certificate is included and use it for their home insurance.
Quote the first flue at your standard rate and additional flues at a discounted same-visit rate. Time saved on access and setup is real margin and worth offering as a slight discount.
Yes. Send a variation quote via WhatsApp from the roof when cap damage or pointing failure is found during the sweep. The customer accepts in writing before you do the additional work.
Yes. Quote $ 145 to $ 380 for a CCTV survey with a written report. Insurers and stove installers expect a separate report, and pricing it openly stops customers expecting it free.
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 quotes and 2 invoices per month with no credit card. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quotes during the busy autumn-winter sweep season.
Yes. Quote bird-guard or cowl as a separate line ($ 95 to $ 280). Most modern sweeps offer cowls as an upsell on routine sweeps and the customer accepts the small premium.
Yes. Tall, restricted-access chimneys often need a cherry-picker or scaffold for safe cap or pointing work. Quote it as a separate line so the customer sees the access cost.
If you are tax registered, yes. Most independent sweeps are below the threshold and quote tax-exempt. State clearly on the quote whether tax applies.
30 days. Sweep rates and your route schedule move; an old quote can mislead a customer who books six months later. Set a 30 day validity that prints on the PDF.
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