Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) cost · North Seattle, WA
From $475
What we charge for masonry repair.
Elsewhere in North Seattle it typically runs $150–$3,000. Market rates observed in North Seattle (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge from $475 for masonry repair in North Seattle. Crown work, repointing and tuckpointing by surface area. 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. Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) 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.
$800–$1,500 per crown
Seattle · Not our quote
Crown repair on the Seattle company's repair page (copyright 2026, otherwise undated).
$550 per crown, starting price
Seattle · Not our quote
Crowns 'starting at $550' plus tax on the Seattle-area list; replacement flue tiles are $129.95 each.
$150–$300 per crown
Seattle · Not our quote
Crown damage repair on Homeyou's Seattle page (updated July 20, 2026); a single crack is put at $175. Modeled estimate, far below the Seattle company prices.
$1,500–$3,000 per chimney
Seattle · Not our quote
Mortar repointing, Seattle company page.
$500–$2,500 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
Tuckpointing nationally (updated January 31, 2025); spalling repair $1,000-$2,500; crown repair $750-$1,000 and crown replacement $1,000-$3,000. This Old House (March 12, 2026) repeats $500-$2,500 for repointing.
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 masonry repair — 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 masonry repair itselfBalance due after the inspection credit | $376 |
The total came to $475 before sales tax — our listed starting price for masonry repair, with the inspection counted inside it, not on top.
Published figures, not our quote: The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Repair: $800–$1,500 per crown (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Emerald City Chimney — Prices: $550 per crown, starting price (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Seattle, WA costs: $150–$300 per crown (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); The Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Repair: $1,500–$3,000 per chimney (Seattle, accessed 2026-10-04); Fixr — Chimney Repair Cost: $500–$2,500 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
Seattle amendment R1001.7.1 adds four items to a masonry fireplace: a ferrous metal damper set 8 inches or more over the fireplace opening; a tight flue damper with a control that is easy to reach; outside combustion air through an opening no smaller than 6 square inches, fitted with its own operable damper; and tight-fitting glass or metal doors or a draft induction fan.
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
