Chimney Sweep cost · Kirkland & the Northshore, WA
$189–$459
What we charge for chimney sweep.
Elsewhere on the Northshore it typically runs $70–$279.95. Market rates observed on the Northshore (King County, WA), surveyed September 29, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $189–$459 for chimney sweep in Kirkland and the Northshore. Full flue swept, Level 1 inspection included. 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 Sweep 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.
$279.95 per fireplace
Kirkland/Northshore · Not our quote
Kirkland company's published flat price '$279.95 + tax per fireplace' for a regular wood-burning fireplace, freestanding woodstove or insert with liner; insert without liner or any two-technician cleaning starts at $449.95 + tax. No date on page.
$70–$200 per fireplace
Kirkland/Northshore · Not our quote
Homeyou Kirkland estimate for a fireplace chimney sweep (page dated September 16, 2026); freestanding stove with liner $100–$200, insert with liner $100–$150. Homeyou's Bothell, Woodinville and Kenmore pages give the same $70–$200.
$100–$500 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National range, average $400 (updated January 31, 2025).
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 sweep — 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 sweep itselfBalance due after the inspection credit | $90 |
The total came to $189 before sales tax — our listed starting price for chimney sweep, with the inspection counted inside it, not on top.
Published figures, not our quote: Emerald City Chimney (Kirkland) — Prices: $279.95 per fireplace (Kirkland/Northshore, accessed 2026-09-29); Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Kirkland, WA costs: $70–$200 per fireplace (Kirkland/Northshore, accessed 2026-09-29); Fixr — Chimney Cleaning Cost: $100–$500 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-09-29). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
Chimney smoke may not exceed 20 percent opacity for six consecutive minutes in any one-hour period, at any time and from any device. Only dry seasoned wood or manufactured logs may be burned; WAC 173-433-120 prohibits garbage, treated wood, plastics, rubber, asphaltic products, waste petroleum, paints and chemicals (paper only to start a fire).
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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