Tenants don't know the schedule, and landlords assume the last manager handled it.
Chimney play · Landlords and property managers
Chimney marketing to landlords: inspect every rental fireplace, document every unit.
A landlord is responsible for the safety of the fireplaces and stoves in a rental, and wants a record to prove it. Spur finds owners with older rentals, writes a clear inspection-program offer, and mails it with a QR code to a landlord quote page.
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Dennis HobbsPO Box 4417Weaverville, NC 28787Scan for a landlord quote
Dennis H. requested a 5-property inspection quote · 9 min ago
AI-written for this owner · Mailed in 2 days
2+ rentalsowners with multiple older properties
1 reportper address, for your records
1 invoicefor every property
The problem
A landlord carries the risk of a fireplace they never use.
A chimney problem at a rental is a safety and insurance concern, not just a repair.
Rental owners often live elsewhere, so truck signs and flyers never reach them.
How it works
From list to mailbox in one workflow.
Five steps from a landlord list to a standing inspection account.
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See it in Spur
A landlord list for chimney service
Sample Weaverville, NC list: absentee owners with two or more older rental properties. Names are partly masked.
Absentee owner2+ propertiesBuilt pre-2000Single-family and duplexFireplace likely
- Dennis H.PO Box 4417, Weaverville5 properties · Built 1965–1990AbsenteeOlder rentals
- Blue Ridge Rentals LLCAsheville, NC9 properties · Built 1950–1995LLCPortfolio
- Gail & Ron K.Hendersonville, NC3 properties · Built 1978AbsenteeLong-term tenants
- Mountain View HoldingsBlack Mountain, NC6 properties · Built 1970–1996LLCWood stoves
- Carlos V.Arden, NC2 properties · Built 1985AbsenteeFireplaces
AI draft for Dennis H. · Weaverville, NC
Hi Dennis,
If you own older rentals with fireplaces or wood stoves, you carry the risk of whatever is in those chimneys, whether or not the tenants use them. A yearly inspection and a written record is the simplest way to protect yourself and them.
We inspect and sweep each unit, give you a written report with photos for every address, and handle tenant scheduling. One invoice, with a W-9 and insurance certificate on request.
Scan the code to request a quote for your first property.
Dana Whitfield · Ember & Flue Chimney Co. · (828) 555-0166
Sample data for illustration. Your results depend on your market and filters.
Playbook
How to win landlord chimney accounts
A landlord buys chimney service for a different reason than a homeowner. The fireplace in a rental may rarely be used, but it is still the landlord's responsibility. A yearly inspection and a written record turns an unknown risk into a documented one, which is what insurers and owners care about.
Sell the record. The offer is a written report with photos for each address, dated and filed. That record is useful if a tenant ever asks, an insurer reviews a claim, or a property is sold. Landlords respond to documentation more than to a lower price.
Find the right owners. Absentee owners with two or more older properties are the core list, especially LLCs and out-of-area owners who depend on local contractors they trust. Spur filters by owner type, location, and number of properties.
Handle tenants carefully. Give proper notice, work through the owner or property manager for access, and leave the unit clean. If a tenant should not use a fireplace until a repair is done, say so clearly in the report and notify the owner at once.
Offer a program price. A standing per-unit price for five or more properties helps landlords budget and makes it easy to say yes. After the first property goes well, propose the rest as a program with a single renewal date.
Keep paperwork clean. Landlords and property managers often need a W-9, a certificate of insurance, and itemized invoices for each address. Mention that you provide them, and keep a per-address service history they can pull up on request.
Offer to meet the property manager once a year to review the reports. A short visit to walk through findings, upcoming repairs, and any units with restrictions keeps you in the loop on new acquisitions and sales. Managers who know you by name tend to send every new property your way.
10×+return on a year of Spur Team from one landlord with six rentals
One landlord account can fill your calendar.
- Spur Team: $49/mo billed annually = $588/yr
- 300 landlord cards at $0.94 each = $282
- 6 properties × $250 yearly, plus repairs ≈ $1,500+ a year, renewing
Example math. Property count and service mix vary. Run your own numbers →
One tool, not four
Spur vs. the usual landlord outreach
What you needThe usual waySpur
Absentee owners found by property countReferrals and luck✓ Built in
Owner name and mailing addressProperty manager phone book✓ Built in
A yearly program offer with reportsPer-call sweeps✓ Built in
Quote page by QR or textPhone number only✓ Built in
Scan alerts for follow-upNo signal✓ Built in
Landlord Marketing by the numbers
Why landlords buy documented inspections
Annual
inspection of chimneys is called for by NFPA 211
Records
help owners and insurers show a property was maintained
10×+
return on a year of Spur Team from one landlord with six rentals
FAQ
Chimney landlord questions
How do I find landlords with rental fireplaces?
Filter for absentee owners with two or more residential properties built before 2000 in your service area, then mail a program offer.
What do landlords want from a chimney company?
A yearly inspection, a written report per address, tenant scheduling, and one invoice.
Should I offer a portfolio price?
Yes. A standing per-unit price for five or more properties helps landlords budget and win more work for you.
What paperwork do landlords need?
A W-9, a certificate of insurance, and itemized invoices with the property address.
What does Spur cost for landlord marketing?
Solo is free forever. You pay per postcard when you mail. Team is $49/mo billed annually with more searches, enrichments, and QR codes.
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