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Service Agreement
One stray spark through a hidden flue crack will turn your bank account into a pile of ash if you're not protected. Without a rock-solid contract, you’re one 'pre-existing' masonry leak away from a lawsuit that liquidates your equipment and your retirement.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'Pre-Existing Damage' clause to ensure you aren't held liable for crumbling mortar or cracked liners that were there long before you climbed the roof.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Chimney Sweep, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Chimney Sweep services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Creosote and soot removal from flue liner
- Internal firebox and smoke shelf vacuuming
- Damper operation and seal integrity test
- Level 1 visual inspection of exterior masonry and crown
- Draft and airflow performance check
- Debris removal and hearth-area soot containment
- Video scan of internal flue tiles
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Chimney Sweep services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the chimney is too dangerous to clean but the client refuses to pay the service call fee?
You don't work for free just because their house is a fire hazard. Use your contract to define a 'Diagnostic Fee' that is due regardless of whether a full sweep is performed, ensuring your time and fuel are always covered.
How do I stop clients from blaming me for dust on their white carpets?
Before you touch a brush, have them sign a 'Site Prep' acknowledgement in the agreement that confirms you’re using drop cloths but they’re responsible for clearing the workspace; it kills the 'you made a mess' discount hustle before it starts.
A customer wants me to 'just patch' a liner that needs a total replacement—how do I handle the liability?
Practical business sense says you walk away, but if you stay, your contract must explicitly state the client was advised of the safety risks and chose a temporary fix. A written 'Notice of Unsafe Condition' prevents them from claiming you told them it was 'good as new' after it fails.