Sweep certificates left in the van
Customers need their certificate for insurance and the landlord. Complete the sweep certificate on site and email it to them before you have packed up the brushes.
🧹 Job management for chimney sweeps
Run your chimney sweeping business without the paperwork pile-up
From flue inspections to sweep certificates, Gaffer keeps your jobs, sweep records, quotes and invoices in one place — so you spend less time on admin and more time clearing flues.
No credit card required · Built for UK chimney sweeps · Go live within a week
Sound familiar?
The day-to-day headaches chimney sweeps tell us about most — and how Gaffer fixes them.
Forgetting who is due a sweep
Most flues need sweeping every year. Gaffer tracks each customer's last sweep and reminds you when it is due, so the autumn rush books itself.
Cash and cheques on the doorstep
Invoice the moment a sweep is signed off, take card on the spot, and let Gaffer chase anyone who has not paid — no awkward follow-up calls.
Everything chimney sweeps need in one place
Sweep records & certificates
Capture the sweep record, flue inspection and appliance condition on site, then issue the sweep certificate straight from your phone.
Fast quoting
Saved templates for single flues, multiple flues and CCTV surveys so quotes go out in minutes, not after tea.
Scheduling & dispatch
Plan your round, group jobs by area to save fuel, and send "on my way" texts automatically.
Invoicing & payments
Turn a completed sweep into an invoice instantly, take card or Direct Debit, and get paid faster.
Renewal reminders
Annual sweep due? Gaffer reminds you and the customer, turning every job into next season's repeat booking.
Offline mobile app
Complete sweep records and inspections in a remote cottage with no signal — it all syncs later.
The Chimney Sweep Trade Pack
Specialist forms and compliance workflows, ready out of the box.
- Site survey
- Risk assessment
- Sweep record
- Flue inspection
- Appliance condition report
- Sweep certificate
- Handover record
Common questions
Can I issue sweep certificates in Gaffer?
Yes. The Chimney Sweep Trade Pack includes the sweep certificate, sweep record and flue inspection workflows you can complete on site and store against the job and customer.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The field app is offline-first, so you can capture sweep records, flue inspections and photos with no signal and everything syncs when you are back online.
Will it connect to my accounting software?
Yes. Invoices and customers sync with Xero and QuickBooks, so there is no double entry.
How long does it take to get started?
Most chimney sweeps are up and running within a week. Import your customers, pick the Chimney Sweep Trade Pack and start booking jobs straight away.
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The paperwork, already written
Gaffer ships 14 chimney Sweep certificates and forms — Appliance condition report, CCTV flue inspection, CO Alarm Installation Record and 11 more — ready to complete on site with no signal.
Ready to run your chimney sweeping business properly?
14 days free. Full access. No card needed.