Creosote Removal cost · North Seattle, WA
From $245
What we charge for creosote removal.
Elsewhere in North Seattle it typically runs $300–$600. Market rates observed in North Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge from $245 for creosote removal in North 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 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.
$300–$600 per chimney
Seattle · Not our quote
Heavy Stage 2-3 creosote removal in the Seattle guide, shown as '$300-$600+'; needs special tooling, longer labor and sometimes a second visit.
$100–$300 add-on per chimney
US national · Not our quote
Surcharge for heavy creosote on top of the base sweep price (January 2026 article); deep smoke-chamber cleaning adds $75-$200.
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: The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Sweep Cost Seattle: 2025 Pricing Guide: $300–$600 per chimney (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Housecall Pro — How much to charge for chimney cleaning: $100–$300 add-on per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
A household whose wood device is its only adequate heat must apply for and receive the Clean Air Agency's exemption before burning in a ban. 'Adequate' means a system that can keep rooms at 70°F measured three feet above the floor; the expense of running an existing furnace is not grounds for approval.
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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