Chimney Inspection cost · Bellevue & the Eastside, WA
$99 plus tax
What we charge for chimney inspection.
Elsewhere on the Eastside it typically runs $99.95–$450. Market rates observed on the Eastside (King County, WA), surveyed September 23, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $99 plus tax for a chimney inspection in Bellevue and the Eastside, 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 Eastside price | When you need it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $189–$449 | $149–$279.95 | Annual maintenance, or you burn regularly and it has been a year |
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | $99.95–$450 | Buying or selling a house, after a chimney fire, or before a new appliance |
| Chimney Relining | From $1,895 | no Eastside data published | Cracked clay liner, an unlined chimney, or fitting a stove or insert |
| Chimney Repair | From $425 | $123–$3,000 | Cracked bricks, open mortar joints, a leaning or spalling stack |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $235–$845 | $199.95–$350 | Missing or rusted cap, rain or animals getting into the flue |
| Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) | From $475 | $550–$3,000 | Cracked or crumbling crown, failing mortar joints across the stack |
| Chimney Waterproofing | $285–$795 | $200–$500 | White staining on the brick, or damp showing inside |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $329–$1,495 | $400–$800 | Water stains on the ceiling around the chimney |
| Gas Fireplace Service | $169–$475 | $150–$275 | 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–$225 | Clothes need two cycles, or it has been over a year |
| Air Duct Cleaning | From $525 | $365–$2,020 | After a renovation, or after water damage |
Market rates observed on the Eastside (King County, WA), surveyed September 23, 2026 — not our quote. Sources: Emerald City Chimney (Kirkland) — Prices, HomeBlue — Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Seattle, HomeBlue — Chimney Sweep Cost in Seattle, Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Cap Installation Seattle, Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Repair Seattle, Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Sweep Cost Seattle, Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Waterproofing Seattle, StarDucts — Typical dryer vent cleaning cost in Seattle, homeyou — Air Duct Cleaning in Seattle, homeyou — Chimney Repair in Seattle.
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 job
Seattle/Eastside · Not our quote
'Inspection only: $99.95 + tax'.
$299–$450 per job
Seattle/Eastside · Not our quote
Sweep plus Level 2 inspection with camera scan, recommended for home sales or appliance changes.
$100–$500 per job
US national · Not our quote
National range, average $400; Fixr lists Level 1 $85–$950, Level 2 $150–$1,000, Level 3 $500–$5,000 (cleaning included).
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 job (Seattle/Eastside, accessed 2026-09-23); Mad Hatter Chimney Sweep — Chimney Sweep Cost Seattle: $299–$450 per job (Seattle/Eastside, accessed 2026-09-23); Fixr — Chimney inspection cost: $100–$500 per job (US national, accessed 2026-09-23). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
CSIA recommends a Level 2 inspection when a property is being sold. This is an industry recommendation, not a Washington State legal requirement.
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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