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For chimney & fireplace inspectors

Type shorthearth. Paste the finding.

FlueNote is a shared library of inspection findings for your whole crew. Each one is a finished paragraph that says what's wrong, why it's a hazard, the code that requires it, and the fix. Techs type a short code on the iPad, copy it, and paste it into the report.

No card needed to start. Works on iPad, tablets, phones and office PCs.

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What FlueNote does

Everything for the inspection section

Built for the part of the report where techs write the same findings over and over.

Findings library

Finished paragraphs behind short codes

Every finding has a shortcut code, a severity, the paragraph, its code reference, a homeowner version and a repair line.

  • 62 starter findings for masonry, factory-built and gas venting
  • Search by code or by word, like “clearance”
  • Favorites and recently used, one tap away
  • Edit any wording or add your own; changes reach every iPad instantly
Walkthrough

Go area by area so nothing gets skipped

Mark each area OK, Problem, N/A or No access. Problems let the tech pick findings, which drop into the report in your company's section order.

  • Hearth to crown, plus factory-built and appliance venting
  • “No issues observed” lines written for you
  • New techs follow the same steps as your best tech
Report builder

Copy the whole section, or one area at a time

Findings are grouped under your section headings. Copy the full report, a single section, a short job summary, or the repair lines for the estimate.

  • Technical or homeowner-friendly wording, one switch
  • Headings and code references on or off
  • Paste into any report software, job notes, email or PDF
Calculators

Code checks on the spot

Four quick checks. Anything that fails comes with a ready-made finding.

  • Vent connector rise & run (furnace, water heater, boiler)
  • Hearth extension size (16/8 or 20/12 in)
  • Chimney height (3-2-10 rule)
  • Masonry fireplace flue size

Works with what you already use

A sidekick for your field service software

Keep running jobs, forms and estimates in the software you already pay for, such as ServiceTitan. FlueNote supplies the chimney-specific wording that software doesn't come with.

How crews use them together

Side by side on the iPad. FlueNote on one side and your job app on the other, using Split View.

Section by section. Copy the Hearth section, paste it into the job's inspection form, then the next area.

Into the job notes. One tap copies a short summary: hazards, repairs, and areas with no issues.

Onto the estimate. “Copy repair lines” gives you the repair list to build the estimate.

FlueNote is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ServiceTitan.

What you can use it for

Anywhere your crew writes findings

L1

Level 1 and annual inspections

Pull the common findings in seconds: creosote, crown cracks, missing caps, damper problems.

L2

Real estate Level 2 inspections

Consistent, code-referenced wording that holds up when buyers, agents and insurers read it.

GAS

Furnace and water heater venting

Check connector slope and length on site, then add the finding straight to the report.

FB

Factory-built fireplaces

Listing issues, mixed components, unlisted shrouds, chase covers and gas log problems.

NEW

Training new techs

New hires write reports in your company's voice from day one, with the code reasons in front of them.

OFC

Office estimates and follow-ups

Office staff pull the same wording on a PC for estimates, emails and repair proposals.

Starter library

62 findings ready on day one

Checked against the 2021 International Residential Code, NFPA 211 and the NFPA 54 vent connector rules. Every company gets its own copy to edit.

How every finding is written

What's wrong. “The hearth extension does not meet the minimum required size.”

The requirement. “Code requires the hearth extension to extend at least 16 inches in front of the fireplace opening and 8 inches beyond each side…”

Why it matters. “…allows sparks, embers, or rolling logs to land on combustible flooring, creating a fire hazard.”

The fix. “We recommend extending the hearth with approved noncombustible material before the fireplace is used.”

Reference shown with it: IRC R1001.10; NFPA 211

Your team

Everyone gets the right access

Owner

Runs the account and billing. Invites people, sets roles, and can do everything an admin can.

Admin

Usually the office manager or lead tech. Edits the findings library, imports your wording, adds and removes techs.

Tech

Uses the library in the field: search, copy, run walkthroughs and calculators, build the report. Can't change the shared wording.

Techs sign in with a code sent to their email. No passwords to remember or reset. Remove someone and their access ends right away.

Getting started

Set it up yourself, or let us do it

Do it yourself · about 10 minutes · free

Self setup

  1. Start your free trialEnter your work email, type the code we send, and name your company. Your library is loaded with the 62 starter findings.
  2. Make the wording yoursEdit any finding, or paste your existing wording from Excel or Google Sheets with Import.
  3. Invite your crewOn the Team page, enter each tech's email. They get a sign-in code and land in your library.
  4. Put it on the iPadsOpen FlueNote in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. It opens full screen like an app.
  5. Choose a plan before the trial endsPick a plan on the Billing page. You aren't charged until the trial is over.
Done for you

We set it up for you

Send us your current report templates or past reports. We build your library in your wording, set up your team, and hand you a ready account.

Library import

$249

We turn your existing report wording (Word, PDF or past reports) into FlueNote findings with codes, severities and references, up to 75 findings.

Full setup & training

$449

Everything in Library import, plus your logo, your team invited, iPads set up, and a 30-minute training call for your crew.

Pricing

One price per company

Every plan includes the full library, walkthrough mode, report builder, calculators, library updates and your own custom findings. Plans differ by team size.

Starter

$29/mo

  • Up to 3 users
  • Full findings library
  • Walkthrough, report builder and calculators
  • Import and export your wording
  • Email support
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Pro

$59/mo

  • Up to 10 users
  • Everything in Starter
  • Admin roles for office staff
  • Priority email support
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Company

$99/mo

  • Unlimited users
  • Everything in Pro
  • Your logo in the app
  • Phone support
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ItemPriceWhat it covers
Free trial14 daysFull access, up to 10 users, no card needed
Starter$29/mo or $290/yrUp to 3 users
Pro$59/mo or $590/yrUp to 10 users
Company$99/mo or $990/yrUnlimited users
Library import (one time)$249Your wording turned into findings, up to 75
Full setup & training (one time)$449Import, branding, team setup and a training call

Cancel anytime from the Billing page. You can export your whole library to a spreadsheet whenever you want.

Built for the iPad

Smooth in the field

Add to Home Screen

Opens like an app

Full screen, its own icon, and it keeps a saved copy of your library for jobs with weak signal.

Split View

Side by side

FlueNote on one side, your report software on the other. Copy on the left, paste on the right.

Enter ↵

Keyboard fast

With a keyboard case, type a code and press Enter to copy. Shift+Enter adds it to the report.

Tap targets

Gloves-friendly

Big buttons, area filters and severity chips work without a keyboard.

Questions

FAQ

Does it work with our report software?

Yes. FlueNote copies plain text, so you can paste it into any report program, Word, Google Docs, email or a PDF form.

We use ServiceTitan. Do we still need FlueNote?

They do different jobs. Your field service software runs the job, forms and estimates; FlueNote gives your techs the chimney-specific, code-referenced wording to put in them. Techs copy a section, a job summary or the repair lines from FlueNote and paste them into the job. A direct connection is planned.

Can homeowners understand the findings?

Every starter finding has a plain-language homeowner version. Flip one switch in the report draft to copy that wording instead of the technical paragraph.

Can owners see whether techs use it?

Yes. The Insights page shows the most-used findings, how many walkthroughs were done, and activity by person.

Is the code wording correct for our area?

The starter findings were checked against the 2021 International Residential Code, NFPA 211 and NFPA 54. Your jurisdiction may use a different edition or local amendments, so have a lead tech review the library once. You can edit any finding.

Can we use our own wording?

Yes. Edit the starter findings, add your own, or paste your existing wording in from a spreadsheet. We can also do it for you with Library import.

What happens when you update the starter library?

Your admin sees “Library updates” with the new and improved findings and chooses which to apply. Your edited wording is never overwritten without your OK.

Do techs need a password?

No. They enter their email and type the sign-in code we send. Admins can remove a tech at any time.

Does it need internet?

It needs a connection to sign in and to save changes. Once loaded, the library stays available on the device if the signal drops.

Is our data private?

Each company's library and team are kept separate. Other companies can never see your wording.

What if we cancel?

Export your library to a spreadsheet first. Your plan stays active until the end of the period you've paid for.

Write the inspection section faster

Start a free trial, or email support@fluenoteapp.com to book a done-for-you setup.

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