Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) cost · Kirkland & the Northshore, WA
From $475
What we charge for masonry repair.
Elsewhere on the Northshore it typically runs $150–$550. Market rates observed on the Northshore (King County, WA), surveyed September 29, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge from $475 for masonry repair in Kirkland and the Northshore. 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 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.
$150–$300 per project
Kirkland/Northshore · Not our quote
Homeyou Kirkland: crown damage repair (page dated September 27, 2026).
$550 per project
Kirkland/Northshore · Not our quote
Crowns 'starting at $550 + tax' (starting price); flue tiles $129.95 + tax each.
$500–$2,500 per project
US national · Not our quote
Chimney repointing/tuckpointing, national (updated January 31, 2025); crown repair $750–$1,000, crown replacement $1,000–$3,000.
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: Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Kirkland, WA costs: $150–$300 per project (Kirkland/Northshore, accessed 2026-09-29); Emerald City Chimney (Kirkland) — Prices: $550 per project (Kirkland/Northshore, accessed 2026-09-29); Fixr — Chimney Repair Cost: $500–$2,500 per project (US national, accessed 2026-09-29). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
Washington's amendment WAC 51-51-1001 requires masonry fireplaces to have a ferrous metal damper at least 8 inches above the opening, an outside combustion-air duct of at least 6 square inches with an operable damper, and, for site-built fireplaces, tight-fitting glass or metal doors (or a flue draft induction fan or other approved means against back-drafting).
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
