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Free chimney sweep invoice template

A professional invoice template for chimney sweeps. Itemise the sweep, certificate, and any extras — download a branded PDF in under a minute.

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The sweep certificate is as much what a customer is paying for as the physical sweep itself. Many home insurance policies for wood-burning stoves require an annual certificate to remain valid. Stating clearly that one is issued as part of the job, not an optional extra, is a genuine selling point, not merely paperwork.

Heavy creosote buildup, bird nests, or blockages beyond a standard sweep are common enough to price as named extras, instead of just letting them occasionally make the job take twice as long for the same fee. A quick visual check before quoting, where possible, avoids surprising a customer with a higher bill on the day.

Recommend the next sweep date on the invoice itself, not merely verbally. Wood-burning stoves in regular use typically need sweeping at least once a year, sometimes twice. Putting the date on paper is what actually gets you rebooked. Relying on a customer to remember nine months later doesn't.

A carbon monoxide alarm check is a natural, low-cost add-on to a sweep visit. It's directly relevant safety advice, and a customer will value it coming from someone who was just inside their flue. Note whether you checked it, and whether you recommend replacing the alarm. Small trust-building details like this turn a one-off sweep into a repeat customer.

What this template includes

  • ✓Sweep certificate listed as part of the deliverable
  • ✓Soot, creosote, or nest removal priced as extras
  • ✓CO alarm check noted separately
  • ✓Recommended next-sweep date included
  • ✓PDF download or shareable tracked link

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Frequently asked questions

Many home insurance policies for wood-burning stoves require an annual sweep certificate to stay valid. Issuing and naming it on the invoice is a real part of the value, not paperwork on top.

At least once a year for regular use, sometimes twice for heavy use. Putting a recommended next-sweep date on the invoice is what actually gets customers to rebook.

Price this as a named extra rather than a silently higher flat fee — a quick check before quoting where possible avoids surprising the customer on the day.

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Your Business Name
+44 20 1234 5678
12 Example Street London EC1A 1AA
Invoice
Q-1042
Jul 8, 2026
Valid until Aug 7, 2026
Bill to
Tom Ridley
[email protected]
Job
Wood-burner sweep + certificate, annual service
Description
Qty
Unit
Total
Service
Chimney sweep + certificate
1
£65.00
£65.00
Extra
Heavy creosote removal
1
£25.00
£25.00
Service£65.00
Extra£25.00
Subtotal£90.00
Tax (20%)£18.00
Total£108.00
Notes

Sweep certificate issued for insurance purposes. Moderate creosote buildup cleared. CO alarm checked — recommend replacement within 6 months. Next sweep recommended in 12 months.

Payment instructions

Bank: Example Bank Sort code: 00-00-00 Account: 12345678

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