Priced the way Chimney Sweep work is billed
A service call / inspection and a chimney cap install don't get quoted the same way, so why would every trade? SideWRK prices Chimney Sweep the way the work is really billed: off a flat service-call menu — a $125 service call, then priced work (e.g. $189 a Level 1 sweep). Tap the work, put in the numbers, and the line prices itself — no napkin math, no undercharging a job because you rushed the quote.
What moves a Chimney Sweep price
Two Chimney Sweep jobs that look the same on paper can be a hundred dollars apart once you're on site. Here's what actually changes the number — the things to size up before you quote:
- Inspection level — a Level 1 sweep and a Level 2 camera inspection after a sale or a fire are different jobs.
- Buildup — a heavy, glazed creosote needs more than a brush and prices accordingly.
- Repairs — a cracked crown, a missing cap, or a liner problem is separate from the sweep.
What a Chimney Sweep job puts on the record
Every trade documents something different, and Chimney Sweep is no exception. SideWRK captures the appliance and flue — wood, gas, pellet and the rest of what your work needs on the record — the details that protect you and make the invoice stand up:
- the appliance and flue — wood, gas, pellet
- the flue construction — masonry, metal, lined, unlined
- the roof access
- the inspection level (NFPA 211 Level 1 or 2) and a creosote and carbon-monoxide note
Example note on a job: "Level 2 recommended — creosote glaze noted; cap rusted, replacement quoted."
How to price a Chimney Sweep job in SideWRK
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Start the job and add your work
Open a Chimney Sweep job and tap a suggestion like "Service call / inspection" or "Level 1 chimney sweep" — the common work is already loaded, so you tap instead of type.
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Price it off a flat service-call menu
Enter the numbers and the line prices itself, off a flat service-call menu — a $125 service call, then priced work (e.g. $189 a Level 1 sweep). Put parts on at your cost so what you clear is real profit, not just the Chimney Sweep ticket total.
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Note the details
Add a plain-English note — for example, "Level 2 recommended — creosote glaze noted; cap rusted, replacement quoted." — and a photo of the work.
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Log what the job needs
Capture the Chimney Sweep-specific records: the appliance and flue — wood, gas, pellet, and the flue construction — masonry, metal, lined, unlined.
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Send it and get paid
Send the Chimney Sweep estimate for approval. Your customer approves from their phone, the invoice goes out, and you get paid — card, Apple Pay, or straight to Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App.
Staying on the right side of the rules
SideWRK documents your Chimney Sweep work — it doesn't make you licensed, and it says so plainly. What to know: a business license in some places and NFPA 211 inspection guidance — relining, gas connections, and structural masonry can need a certified or licensed pro, and you confirm the CO alarms. The app flags the permit and license triggers so they never surprise you mid-job.
Chimney Sweep pricing — common questions
How do I price a Chimney Sweep job in SideWRK?
You bill off a flat service-call menu — a $125 service call, then priced work (e.g. $189 a Level 1 sweep). Add the work — Service call / inspection, Level 1 chimney sweep, Level 2 inspection (camera) — enter the numbers, and each line prices itself. Parts go on at your cost, so you see real profit and not just the total.
What does SideWRK document on a Chimney Sweep job?
The records Chimney Sweep work actually needs: the appliance and flue — wood, gas, pellet; the flue construction — masonry, metal, lined, unlined; the roof access. It rides on the estimate and invoice, so your paper trail is built as you work instead of reconstructed later.
Do I need a license to do Chimney Sweep work?
That depends on your state and the job, but here's the shape of it: a business license in some places and NFPA 211 inspection guidance — relining, gas connections, and structural masonry can need a certified or licensed pro, and you confirm the CO alarms. SideWRK documents the work; it doesn't certify you, and it flags the permit and license triggers so nothing sneaks up on you.
Does SideWRK work for trades other than Chimney Sweep?
Yes — it runs all 42 trades, each priced and documented its own way. If you run more than one, the Multi-Trade plan unlocks them all and switches between them in a tap.