Creosote Removal cost · West Seattle, WA
From $245
What we charge for creosote removal.
Elsewhere in West Seattle it typically runs $300–$600. Market rates observed in West Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge from $245 for creosote removal in West Seattle. Priced by creosote stage — glazed stage 3 is the heavy end. 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. Creosote Removal 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.
$300–$600 per chimney
Seattle · Not our quote
Heavy creosote removal, '$300–$600+', needing specialized tooling and possibly a return visit.
$100–$300 added to a sweep
US national · Not our quote
Add-on for heavy creosote buildup in the national guide (updated January 22, 2026).
$80–$800 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
Routine cleaning $80–$200, up to $800 when neglected (page updated 03/12/2026).
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 creosote removal — 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 creosote removal itselfBalance due after the inspection credit | $146 |
The total came to $245 before sales tax — our listed starting price for creosote removal, with the inspection counted inside it, not on top.
Published figures, not our quote: Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Seattle Cost Guide: $300–$600 per chimney (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Housecall Pro — Chimney Cleaning Prices 2026: $100–$300 added to a sweep (US national, accessed 2026-10-04); This Old House — Chimney Repair Cost: $80–$800 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
Year-round, smoke leaving a chimney may not top 20% opacity across six consecutive minutes in any one hour. Permitted fuel is seasoned dry wood or manufactured logs; WAC 173-433-120 rules out garbage, treated wood, plastic, rubber, animal carcasses, asphaltic products, waste petroleum, paint, chemicals, and anything that normally gives off dense smoke or obnoxious odors. Smoke that bothers neighbors is separately enforceable as a nuisance under agency Regulation I, Section 9.11.
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.
Book your inspection — $99 plus tax on-site inspection, credited toward an approved quote.
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$99 plus tax, deducted when you approve the repair
