Chimney Sweep cost · South Seattle, WA
$189–$449
What we charge for chimney sweep.
Elsewhere in South Seattle it typically runs $70–$871. Market rates observed in South Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $189–$449 for chimney sweep in South Seattle. Full flue swept, Level 1 inspection included. The exact figure is set in writing after the $99 plus tax inspection, credited toward an approved quote, and you approve it before any work starts.
What the price includes
What we charge for each service. Chimney Sweep 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.
$70–$200 per fireplace
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Homeyou's Seattle page (updated Sep 5, 2026) for sweeping a fireplace chimney; a freestanding wood stove with liner is $100–$200, an insert with liner $100–$150, and pulling an unlined insert adds $40–$50. Modeled estimate, not a quote.
$124–$871 per fireplace
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Homeyou's separate Seattle 'chimney cleaning' page (updated September 21, 2026) gives $124–$871 as the typical range for an average fireplace, cleaning plus inspection; freestanding stove with liner $100–$250, insert with liner $110–$170. Modeled estimate.
$149–$249 per fireplace
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Seattle company's published range for a standard sweep: one open masonry fireplace, ordinary buildup, roof that is easy to reach, with a Level 1 inspection bundled in. Article labeled a 2025 guide.
$175–$300 per chimney
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Same Seattle company's range for sweeping a wood stove or insert, which involves taking apart the insert face; tight access costs more.
$150–$250 per chimney
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Seattle company's 2026 guide: standard Level 1 sweep including labor and disposal; a two-story home runs $200–$300 with ladder work and smoke chamber cleaning.
$279.95 per fireplace
Seattle area · Not our quote
Flat published price, plus tax, from a Seattle-area company with a 206 phone line: wood-burning fireplace, freestanding woodstove or lined insert. An unlined insert or any two-technician cleaning starts at $449.95 plus tax. Page undated.
$100–$500 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National guide (updated January 31, 2025): average $400, usual range $100–$500; wood-burning fireplace $300–$1,000 and wood stove $200–$500 when a Level 1–2 inspection is bundled.
$150–$350 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
Trade-side national guide (updated January 22, 2026): standard sweep $150–$350; Level 1 inspection with cleaning $200–$400.
Every figure below is published by a third party. Not our quote.
A typical job, at our prices
A job at the bottom of our listed price for chimney sweep — yours is set in writing after the inspection.
| Step | Cost |
|---|---|
| On-site inspectionPaid at the visit, credited toward the quote once you approve it | $99 |
| The chimney sweep itselfBalance due after the inspection credit | $90 |
The total came to $189 before sales tax — our listed starting price for chimney sweep, with the inspection counted inside it, not on top.
Published figures, not our quote: Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Seattle, WA costs: $70–$200 per fireplace (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Homeyou — Chimney Cleaning in Seattle, WA costs: $124–$871 per fireplace (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Sweep Cost Seattle: $149–$249 per fireplace (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Sweep Cost Seattle: $175–$300 per chimney (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Jason L. Chimney Co. — Chimney Sweep Cost in Seattle, 2026 Pricing Guide: $150–$250 per chimney (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Emerald City Chimney — Prices: $279.95 per fireplace (Seattle area, accessed 2026-10-04); Fixr — Chimney Cleaning Cost: $100–$500 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04); Housecall Pro — Chimney Cleaning Prices 2026: $150–$350 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
South Seattle's air quality burn bans are issued by Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for a four-county area: King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish. A Stage 1 ban shuts down wood fireplaces and uncertified stoves and inserts; Stage 2 shuts down every wood-burning device — fireplaces, certified and uncertified stoves and inserts, and pellet stoves. The only way around either stage is an approved exemption for a home with no other adequate heat. State authority comes from RCW 70A.15.3580 and the curtailment rule WAC 173-433-150.
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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