Creosote Removal cost · Kirkland & the Northshore, WA
From $245
What we charge for creosote removal.
We charge from $245 for creosote removal in Kirkland and the Northshore. 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 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
Nobody outside our network lists a Kirkland-area price for this job that we could find, which is why the figures here are nationwide averages. Not our quote.
$80–$800 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National, page updated 03/12/2026: creosote cleaning 'usually costs $80–$200, but if the chimney hasn't been cleaned for multiple years, it may cost as much as $800.'
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.
No Kirkland or Northshore price for creosote removal was found from a company outside our network, so we publish national figures only, not our quote: This Old House — How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost?: $80–$800 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-09-29). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
A household may burn during a ban only if wood is its only adequate heat source and it has applied for and received a Puget Sound Clean Air Agency 'No Other Adequate Source of Heat' exemption beforehand. Expensive electric, oil or propane heat, or a broken furnace the owner cannot afford to fix, does not by itself qualify, and exempt households still may not make visible smoke.
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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