You came for a $150 cleaning and found a cracked flue liner, deteriorated mortar joints, and Stage 3 creosote buildup. The client booked a sweep, not a $3,000 repair. SealedScope makes sure every discovery is documented and signed before you pick up a trowel.

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Every chimney pro has been burned by this

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Camera inspection reveals cracked flue tiles, missing mortar joints, or a completely deteriorated clay liner. You can't clean it safely, and you can't let them use the fireplace as-is.

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Stage 3 glazed creosote requires chemical treatment or mechanical removal, not a standard brush sweep. The process takes three times longer, uses specialty products, and costs significantly more.

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The chimney cap is missing, the crown is cracked and letting water in, and the flashing is pulling away from the roof. Masonry repair wasn't in the cleaning quote, but it's critical for safety.

Change orders chimney pros deal with on every inspection

Flue Liner Repair or Replacement

$1,200 - $4,500

Cracked clay tiles or no liner at all. Stainless steel relining is required for safe operation. What started as a cleaning call turns into a full-day relining job with materials costing hundreds.

Creosote Removal (Stage 2-3)

$300 - $1,500

Glazed or honeycombed creosote can't be removed with a standard brush. Chemical treatments, rotary chain tools, or multiple visits are required to make the flue safe for use again.

Crown, Cap & Masonry Repair

$500 - $3,000

Cracked crowns, missing rain caps, deteriorated mortar joints, or flashing leaks that are letting water into the chimney structure. Water infiltration causes exponentially more damage every season.

Damper Replacement

$300 - $900

Existing throat damper is rusted shut, warped, or missing completely. Top-mount damper installation requires removing the old hardware, fitting new components, and sealing the system properly.

Smoke Chamber Repair

$800 - $2,500

Inspection reveals corbeled or cracked smoke chamber walls that violate code. Parging or HeatShield treatment is needed to smooth the surfaces and prevent chimney fires.

Animal Removal & Guard Installation

$200 - $800

Raccoons, birds, or squirrels nesting in the flue. Live removal, nest cleanup, sanitization, and installation of a chimney cap with animal guard to prevent re-entry.

Lock down every repair before you climb back up the ladder

Document the Discovery

Camera shows a cracked liner? Glazed creosote? Open SealedScope, describe the issue, set the repair price, and attach camera inspection photos right from the firebox.

Get It Signed

Send the change order to the homeowner by text or email. They see the camera photos, the safety issue, the repair scope, and the cost. They sign digitally on the spot.

Repair with Confidence

Every repair, relining, and masonry fix is timestamped and signed. When the final invoice arrives, the homeowner already agreed to every line item. No surprises.

From inspection to signed in minutes

Chimney Service Change Order Flow

Camera Inspection

Cracked liner, creosote, or masonry issues

Document Findings

Photos + repair scope + price

Send to Homeowner

Text or email with one tap

Homeowner Signs

Digital signature in seconds

Begin Repair

Fix with full authorization

Camera Inspection

Cracked liner, creosote, or masonry issues

Document Findings

Photos + repair scope + price

Send to Homeowner

Text or email with one tap

Homeowner Signs

Digital signature in seconds

Begin Repair

Fix with full authorization

The numbers don't lie

62%

of routine chimney cleanings uncover repair issues the homeowner didn't know existed

$6,100

average annual revenue lost per chimney company from repairs discussed but never formally signed

3 min

average time to create, send, and get a change order signed with SealedScope

Stop losing repair revenue on chimney calls

Join chimney professionals who use SealedScope to document every cracked liner, creosote issue, and masonry repair before it becomes a verbal agreement that never gets paid. Free to start. No credit card.

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