Chimney Inspection cost · Kirkland & the Northshore, WA
$99 plus tax
What we charge for chimney inspection.
Elsewhere on the Northshore it typically runs $99.95–$811. Market rates observed on the Northshore (King County, WA), surveyed September 29, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $99 plus tax for a chimney inspection in Kirkland and the Northshore, 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 Northshore price | When you need it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $189–$459 | $70–$279.95 | Annual maintenance, or you burn regularly and it has been a year |
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | $99.95–$811 | Buying or selling a house, after a chimney fire, or before a new appliance |
| Chimney Relining | From $1,900 | no Northshore data published | Cracked clay liner, an unlined chimney, or fitting a stove or insert |
| Chimney Repair | From $425 | $120–$3,000 | Cracked bricks, open mortar joints, a leaning or spalling stack |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $235–$850 | from $199.95 | Missing or rusted cap, rain or animals getting into the flue |
| Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) | From $475 | $150–$550 | Cracked or crumbling crown, failing mortar joints across the stack |
| Chimney Waterproofing | $285–$795 | no Northshore data published | White staining on the brick, or damp showing inside |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $375–$1,500 | $300–$550 | Water stains on the ceiling around the chimney |
| Gas Fireplace Service | $189–$479 | no Northshore data published | Annual service, or the unit will not light or stay lit |
| Creosote Removal | From $245 | no Northshore data published | Several seasons since the last sweep, or a hard glaze in the flue |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $105–$295 | no Northshore data published | Clothes need two cycles, or it has been over a year |
| Air Duct Cleaning | From $525 | $357–$415 | After a renovation, or after water damage |
Market rates observed on the Northshore (King County, WA), surveyed September 29, 2026 — not our quote. Sources: Emerald City Chimney (Kirkland) — Prices, Homeyou — Air Duct Cleaning in Kirkland, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Bothell, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Kirkland, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Kirkland, WA costs.
Published by others — not our quote
Figures published by other companies and cost guides, local first, national for context. Not our quote.
$99.95 per chimney
Kirkland/Northshore · Not our quote
Kirkland company: 'If no cleaning/sweep is needed, our inspection fee is $99.95 + tax'.
$115–$811 per chimney
Kirkland/Northshore · Not our quote
Homeyou Kirkland: camera inspection during cleaning '$115 to $811' (page dated September 16, 2026).
$150–$1,000 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
Level 2 inspection, cleaning included, national (updated August 29, 2025); Level 1 $85–$950, Level 3 $500–$5,000; overall range $100–$500, average $400.
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: Emerald City Chimney (Kirkland) — Prices: $99.95 per chimney (Kirkland/Northshore, accessed 2026-09-29); Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Kirkland, WA costs: $115–$811 per chimney (Kirkland/Northshore, accessed 2026-09-29); Fixr — Chimney Inspection Cost: $150–$1,000 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-09-29). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
NFPA 211 states that chimneys, fireplaces and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits and correct clearances; CSIA recommends a Level 1 inspection with a professional sweep.
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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