Chimney Inspection cost · West Seattle, WA
$99 plus tax
What we charge for chimney inspection.
Elsewhere in West Seattle it typically runs $99.95–$803. Market rates observed in West Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $99 plus tax for a chimney inspection in West 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 West 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 | $99.95–$803 | Buying or selling a house, after a chimney fire, or before a new appliance |
| Chimney Relining | From $1,900 | $1,200–$2,500 | Cracked clay liner, an unlined chimney, or fitting a stove or insert |
| Chimney Repair | From $425 | $123–$3,000 | Cracked bricks, open mortar joints, a leaning or spalling stack |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $235–$850 | $199.95–$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 | $320–$795 | $200–$500 | White staining on the brick, or damp showing inside |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $375–$1,500 | $300–$800 | Water stains on the ceiling around the chimney |
| Gas Fireplace Service | $189–$475 | $150–$299 | 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–$295 | $89–$422 | Clothes need two cycles, or it has been over a year |
| Air Duct Cleaning | From $535 | no West Seattle data published | After a renovation, or after water damage |
Market rates observed in West Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote. Sources: AAA Fireplace — Gas Fireplace Tune-Up, Emerald City Chimney — Prices, HomeBlue — Chimney Sweep Cost in Seattle, Washington, Homeyou — Chimney Cleaning in Seattle, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Seattle, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Seattle, WA costs, Homeyou — Seattle Dryer Vent Cleaning costs, Jason L. Chimney Co. — 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 Waterproofing, Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Seattle Cost Guide, StarDucts — Typical Seattle Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost, Washington Energy Services — Gas Insert Tune-Up.
Published by others — not our quote
Figures published by other companies and cost guides, local first, national for context. Not our quote.
$250–$400 per chimney
West Seattle · Not our quote
'Level 2 inspection with camera' on the pricing page of the company at 4217 SW Admiral Way. Page dated 2026.
$114–$803 per chimney
Seattle · Not our quote
Homeyou Seattle: camera inspection during a sweep, '$114 to $803' (updated Sep 5, 2026); its chimney-cleaning page instead says 'around $10 to $350'. Modeled, internally inconsistent figures.
$99.95 per chimney
Seattle · Not our quote
Inspection fee charged if it turns out the flue needs no cleaning, '$99.95 + tax'.
$299–$450 per chimney
Seattle · Not our quote
Sweep plus Level 2 inspection, which the Seattle guide advises when a house is sold or an appliance is changed.
$260–$460 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
Level 2 inspection in the national guide (updated January 22, 2026). Other tiers: Level 1 at $160–$300 and Level 3 at $500–$800; a camera pass through the liner runs $100–$250.
$100–$500 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National range, $400 average (page updated August 29, 2025). By tier: Level 3 $500–$5,000, Level 2 $150–$1,000, Level 1 $85–$950; single-flue camera inspection $150–$400.
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: Jason L. Chimney Co. — 2026 Pricing Guide: $250–$400 per chimney (West Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Seattle, WA costs: $114–$803 per chimney (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Emerald City Chimney — Prices: $99.95 per chimney (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Seattle Cost Guide: $299–$450 per chimney (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Housecall Pro — Chimney Cleaning Prices 2026: $260–$460 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04); Fixr — Chimney Inspection Cost: $100–$500 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
One- and two-family houses and townhouses up to three stories in Seattle are governed by the 2021 Seattle Residential Code, the 2021 IRC with Washington State and Seattle amendments; other buildings fall under the Seattle Building Code and Seattle Existing Building Code. Chapter 10 covers chimneys and fireplaces. The pages opened did not state the code's effective date.
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