Chimney Relining cost · West Seattle, WA
From $1,900
What we charge for chimney relining.
Elsewhere in West Seattle it typically runs $1,200–$2,500. Market rates observed in West Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge from $1,900 for chimney relining in West Seattle. Full-length stainless liner, sized to the appliance. 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 Relining 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.
$1,200–$2,500 per project
West Seattle · Not our quote
'Flue relining (stainless steel)' on the Admiral Way company's pricing page, dated 2026.
$1,200–$2,500 per project
Seattle · Not our quote
Stainless steel liner; cast-in-place $2,000–$4,000; aluminum, for gas appliances only, $800–$1,500. The page says clay tile liners show deterioration after 30–50 years. Undated.
$1,800–$4,000 per project
US national · Not our quote
National range, $2,500 average (updated January 31, 2025); relining with removal of the old liner $1,200–$4,600.
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 relining — 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 relining itselfBalance due after the inspection credit | $1,801 |
The total came to $1,900 before sales tax — our listed starting price for chimney relining, with the inspection counted inside it, not on top.
Published figures, not our quote: Jason L. Chimney Co. — 2026 Pricing Guide: $1,200–$2,500 per project (West Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Liner Installation: $1,200–$2,500 per project (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Fixr — Chimney Liner Installation Cost: $1,800–$4,000 per project (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
The Washington State Residential Code, on which Seattle's is based, requires masonry chimney liners of clay tile to ASTM C315, listed systems to UL 1777, factory-built chimney units or other approved materials rated to 1,800°F (R1003.11), and walls of solid or grouted masonry at least 4 inches nominal (R1003.10). Clearance to combustibles is 2 inches for chimneys inside the building or its exterior wall and 1 inch for chimneys wholly outside (R1003.18).
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
