Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) cost · South Seattle, WA
From $475
What we charge for masonry repair.
Elsewhere in South Seattle it typically runs $150–$3,000. Market rates observed in South Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge from $475 for masonry repair in South Seattle. Crown work, repointing and tuckpointing by surface area. 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. Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) 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.
$1,500–$3,000 per project
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Seattle company's published range for mortar repointing: failed mortar removed, joints cleaned, color-matched mortar tooled and cured. Undated.
$800–$1,500 per project
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Same page, chimney crown repair or replacement: sealant for small cracks up to a full tear-off and rebuild with proper slope and overhang.
$400–$1,200 per project
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Seattle company's 2026 range for masonry repairs such as cracked bricks and mortar repointing.
$150–$300 per project
Seattle proper · Not our quote
Homeyou's Seattle estimate for crown damage repair; one crack repair is put at $175. Page updated July 20, 2026; modeled estimate.
$550 per project
Seattle area · Not our quote
Crowns 'starting at' $550 plus tax — a floor price, with no upper figure published. Individual flue tiles are listed at $129.95 plus tax each.
$500–$2,500 per project
US national · Not our quote
National guide (updated 03/12/2026, data credited to Fixr and HomeAdvisor): tuckpointing or repointing $500–$2,500; re-mortaring $150–$500; a crown repair $750–$1,000.
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 masonry repair — 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 masonry repair itselfBalance due after the inspection credit | $376 |
The total came to $475 before sales tax — our listed starting price for masonry repair, with the inspection counted inside it, not on top.
Published figures, not our quote: Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Repair: $1,500–$3,000 per project (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Repair: $800–$1,500 per project (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Jason L. Chimney Co. — Chimney Sweep Cost in Seattle, 2026 Pricing Guide: $400–$1,200 per project (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Seattle, WA costs: $150–$300 per project (Seattle proper, accessed 2026-10-04); Emerald City Chimney — Prices: $550 per project (Seattle area, accessed 2026-10-04); This Old House — How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost?: $500–$2,500 per project (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
WAC 51-51-1001, the state's amendment on masonry fireplaces (effective March 16, 2024), asks for four things: a damper of ferrous metal set 8 inches or more above the opening; a flue damper that fits tightly; combustion air ducted from outside through a duct of 6 square inches or more, itself fitted with a working damper; and doors of glass or metal that close tightly, unless an approved draft-induction fan is used instead. Seattle's Tip 303A restates the door and outside-air requirements for solid fuel appliances.
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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$99 plus tax, deducted when you approve the repair
