Chimney Inspection cost · South Seattle, WA
$99 plus tax
What we charge for chimney inspection.
Elsewhere in South Seattle it typically runs $114–$803. Market rates observed in South Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $99 plus tax for a chimney inspection in South Seattle, credited toward the job if you approve our quote. Level 1 visual; Level 2 adds a full camera scan. You get a written report and a written, itemized quote with photos before any work starts.
What the price includes
What we charge for each service. Chimney Inspection is highlighted.
| Service | What we charge | Typical South Seattle price | When you need it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $189–$449 | $70–$871 | Annual maintenance, or you burn regularly and it has been a year |
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | $114–$803 | Buying or selling a house, after a chimney fire, or before a new appliance |
| Chimney Relining | From $1,900 | $1,200–$4,000 | Cracked clay liner, an unlined chimney, or fitting a stove or insert |
| Chimney Repair | From $425 | $114–$3,000 | Cracked bricks, open mortar joints, a leaning or spalling stack |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $235–$850 | $200–$500 | Missing or rusted cap, rain or animals getting into the flue |
| Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) | From $475 | $150–$3,000 | Cracked or crumbling crown, failing mortar joints across the stack |
| Chimney Waterproofing | $285–$795 | $200–$500 | White staining on the brick, or damp showing inside |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $325–$1,500 | $300–$800 | Water stains on the ceiling around the chimney |
| Gas Fireplace Service | $189–$425 | $150–$275 | Annual service, or the unit will not light or stay lit |
| Creosote Removal | From $245 | $300–$600 | Several seasons since the last sweep, or a hard glaze in the flue |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $105–$259 | $89–$422 | Clothes need two cycles, or it has been over a year |
| Air Duct Cleaning | From $525 | no South Seattle data published | After a renovation, or after water damage |
Market rates observed in South Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote. Sources: Homeyou — Chimney Cleaning in Seattle, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Seattle, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Seattle, WA costs, Homeyou — Dryer Vent Cleaning in Seattle, WA costs, Homeyou — Fireplace Repair in Seattle, WA costs, Jason L. Chimney Co. — Chimney Sweep Cost in Seattle, 2026 Pricing Guide, Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Cap Installation, Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Liner Installation, Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Repair, Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Sweep Cost Seattle, Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Waterproofing, StarDucts — What does a typical dryer vent cleaning cost in Seattle?.
Published by others — not our quote
Figures published by other companies and cost guides, local first, national for context. Not our quote.
$299–$450 per chimney, sweep + inspection
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Seattle company's range when a Level 2 inspection with camera scan is added to the sweep.
$250–$400 per chimney
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Seattle company's 2026 price for a Level 2 inspection: video assessment plus a flue condition report.
$114–$803 per chimney
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Homeyou's Seattle figure for a camera inspection carried out during a sweep (page updated Sep 5, 2026). The spread is very wide and the figure is modeled.
$99.95 per visit
Seattle area · Not our quote
Published 'inspection only' price plus tax when no cleaning turns out to be needed. Page undated.
$85–$950 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National guide (updated August 29, 2025), Level 1: $85–$250 for one flue up to $550–$950 for four. Level 2 runs $150–$1,000 and Level 3 $500–$5,000.
$260–$460 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National trade guide: Level 2 inspection $260–$460; Level 1 $160–$300; Level 3 $500–$800; a camera liner inspection as an add-on $100–$250.
Every figure below is published by a third party. Not our quote.
A typical job, at our prices
You want the chimney checked before the season, or before buying or selling a house.
| Step | Cost |
|---|---|
| On-site inspectionFlue, firebox, crown, cap and flashing checked, per chimney | $99 |
| Written report with photosWhat we found, sent after the visit | included |
| Written, itemized quoteOnly if work is needed — you decide | included |
The total came to $99 before sales tax. If you approve a quote for the work, those $99 are credited toward it.
Published figures, not our quote: Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Sweep Cost Seattle: $299–$450 per chimney, sweep + inspection (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Jason L. Chimney Co. — Chimney Sweep Cost in Seattle, 2026 Pricing Guide: $250–$400 per chimney (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Seattle, WA costs: $114–$803 per chimney (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Emerald City Chimney — Prices: $99.95 per visit (Seattle area, accessed 2026-10-04); Fixr — Chimney Inspection Cost: $85–$950 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04); Housecall Pro — Chimney Cleaning Prices 2026: $260–$460 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
CSIA quotes NFPA 211 as requiring a yearly inspection of chimneys, fireplaces and vents covering soundness, deposits and clearances. NFPA 211 is a consensus standard rather than a Seattle ordinance; Washington's State Fire Marshal gives the same advice — a professional inspection and cleaning every year.
Common questions
The exact price for your chimney is set on site, in writing, after the $99 plus tax inspection. Our FAQ covers booking, the inspection and where we work.
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