Chimney Inspection cost · North Seattle, WA
$99 plus tax
What we charge for chimney inspection.
Elsewhere in North Seattle it typically runs $99.95–$803. Market rates observed in North Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $99 plus tax for a chimney inspection in North 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 North Seattle price | When you need it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $209–$459 | $70–$449.95 | 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–$4,000 | Cracked clay liner, an unlined chimney, or fitting a stove or insert |
| Chimney Repair | From $425 | $114–$5,000 | Cracked bricks, open mortar joints, a leaning or spalling stack |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $265–$850 | $199.95–$800 | 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–$1,495 | $300–$800 | Water stains on the ceiling around the chimney |
| Gas Fireplace Service | $189–$479 | $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 $525 | $300–$1,000 | After a renovation, or after water damage |
Market rates observed in North Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote. Sources: AAA Fireplace — Gas Fireplace Tune-Up, Emerald City Chimney — Prices, Homeyou — Air Duct 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, StarDucts — What does a typical dryer vent cleaning cost in Seattle?, Starbright Chimney — Chimney Sweep Seattle WA, The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Cap Installation, The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Liner Installation, The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Repair, The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Sweep Cost Seattle: 2025 Pricing Guide, The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Sweep Seattle, The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Waterproofing, Washington Energy Services — Fireplace 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.
$299–$450 per chimney
Seattle · Not our quote
Seattle company's price when the sweep comes with a Level 2 camera pass, a pairing it recommends when a house is sold or the appliance has been changed.
$99.95 per fireplace
Seattle · Not our quote
'Inspection only', no cleaning, plus tax, on the Seattle-area company's undated list.
$114–$803 per inspection
Seattle · Not our quote
Range Homeyou attaches to a camera inspection done during a cleaning on its Seattle page (September 5, 2026); it is also the page's overall cost span. Modeled estimate.
$85–$950 per inspection
US national · Not our quote
Level 1 visual inspection nationally (guide updated August 29, 2025); for a single flue Fixr narrows it to $85-$250. Overall average $400.
$150–$1,000 per inspection
US national · Not our quote
Level 2 camera inspection nationally; $150-$400 for one flue. Level 3, which opens up parts of the structure, runs $500-$5,000.
$260–$460 per inspection
US national · Not our quote
Level 2 inspection in the January 2026 trade article; Level 1 is $160-$300, Level 3 $500-$800, and a camera liner inspection as an add-on $100-$250.
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: The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Sweep Cost Seattle: 2025 Pricing Guide: $299–$450 per chimney (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Emerald City Chimney — Prices: $99.95 per fireplace (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Seattle, WA costs: $114–$803 per inspection (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Fixr — Chimney Inspection Cost: $85–$950 per inspection (US national, accessed 2026-10-04); Fixr — Chimney Inspection Cost: $150–$1,000 per inspection (US national, accessed 2026-10-04); Housecall Pro — How much to charge for chimney cleaning: $260–$460 per inspection (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
NFPA 211, as cited by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, calls for chimneys, fireplaces and vents to be inspected at least once a year. CSIA's sweep threshold for a masonry fireplace is an eighth of an inch of soot. The CSIA page read does not define Level 2 or Level 3 inspections or their triggers.
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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