Chimney Waterproofing cost · North Seattle, WA
$320–$795
What we charge for chimney waterproofing.
Elsewhere in North Seattle it typically runs $200–$500. Market rates observed in North Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $320–$795 for chimney waterproofing in North Seattle. Breathable sealer — reapplied every 3–5 years in this climate. 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 Waterproofing 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.
$200–$500 per chimney
Seattle · Not our quote
Seattle company's waterproofing price; it says the treatment lasts 5-10 years and advises reapplying every 5-7 years locally.
$150–$500 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
Waterproofing or sealing nationally (January 31, 2025); This Old House lists sealing at the same $150-$500.
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 waterproofing — 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 waterproofing itselfBalance due after the inspection credit | $221 |
The total came to $320 before sales tax — our listed starting price for chimney waterproofing, with the inspection counted inside it, not on top.
Published figures, not our quote: The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Waterproofing: $200–$500 per chimney (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Fixr — Chimney Repair Cost: $150–$500 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
R1003.9.1: a masonry chimney is finished with a cap of concrete, stone or metal that has a drip edge; where flue liners pass through, a caulked bond break per ASTM C1283 separates liner and cap.
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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