Chimney Sweep cost · West Seattle, WA
$189–$449
What we charge for chimney sweep.
Elsewhere in West Seattle it typically runs $70–$871. Market rates observed in West Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $189–$449 for chimney sweep in West 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 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.
$150–$250 per chimney
West Seattle · Not our quote
Pricing page of a company listing its address as 4217 SW Admiral Way (98116): 'standard Level 1 chimney sweep' $150–$250; $200–$300 on a two-story home; $250–$450 for a 1920s bungalow; access-difficulty surcharge +$50–$150, with a hillside West Seattle house given as the example. Page dated 2026; licensing details not verified.
$70–$200 per fireplace
Seattle · Not our quote
Homeyou's Seattle estimate for sweeping a fireplace chimney (page updated Sep 5, 2026). Lined insert $100–$150; lined freestanding stove $100–$200; an unlined insert that has to be pulled out adds $40–$50. Modeled figure, not an observed quote.
$124–$871 per chimney
Seattle · Not our quote
Homeyou's separate Seattle 'chimney cleaning' page (updated Sep 21, 2026) gives a much wider typical range; lined stove $100–$250, lined insert $110–$170. Modeled figure.
$149–$249 per fireplace
Seattle · Not our quote
Seattle company guide: one open masonry fireplace, ordinary buildup and a roof that can be reached; wood stove or insert sweep $175–$300. Titled a 2025 guide with a 2026 header.
$279.95 per fireplace
Seattle · Not our quote
Company based outside Seattle that lists the city in its service area. Flat rate plus tax for each fireplace, whether an ordinary wood-burning fireplace, a freestanding stove or a lined insert; unlined inserts and two-technician jobs start at $449.95 + tax. Undated page.
$160–$180 per chimney
Seattle · Not our quote
HomeBlue's Seattle estimate (page dated June 3, 2024), based on sweep feedback and staff research; two chimneys $270–$320.
$150–$350 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National pricing guide for chimney businesses (updated January 22, 2026): standard sweep; Level 1 inspection plus cleaning $200–$400.
$100–$500 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National range with a $400 average (updated January 31, 2025). By appliance: wood stove $200–$500; pellet stove $175–$350; open wood fireplace $300–$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 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: Jason L. Chimney Co. — 2026 Pricing Guide: $150–$250 per chimney (West Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Seattle, WA costs: $70–$200 per fireplace (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Homeyou — Chimney Cleaning in Seattle, WA costs: $124–$871 per chimney (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Seattle Cost Guide: $149–$249 per fireplace (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Emerald City Chimney — Prices: $279.95 per fireplace (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); HomeBlue — Chimney Sweep Cost in Seattle, Washington: $160–$180 per chimney (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Housecall Pro — Chimney Cleaning Prices 2026: $150–$350 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04); Fixr — Chimney Cleaning 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.
NFPA 211, as quoted by CSIA, says chimneys, fireplaces and vents should get an inspection at least yearly for soundness, deposits and clearances; CSIA's sweeping threshold for masonry fireplaces is 1/8 inch of soot, sooner with glaze. Washington's State Fire Marshal gives the same annual inspect-and-clean advice.
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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