Chimney Inspection cost · Tacoma & the South Sound, WA
$99 plus tax
What we charge for chimney inspection.
Elsewhere on the South Sound it typically runs from $69. Market rates observed on the South Sound (Pierce County, WA), surveyed September 24, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $99 plus tax for a chimney inspection in Tacoma and the South Sound, 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 South Sound price | When you need it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $189–$449 | $70–$399 | Annual maintenance, or you burn regularly and it has been a year |
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | from $69 | Buying or selling a house, after a chimney fire, or before a new appliance |
| Chimney Relining | From $1,900 | no South Sound data published | Cracked clay liner, an unlined chimney, or fitting a stove or insert |
| Chimney Repair | From $375 | $112–$3,000 | Cracked bricks, open mortar joints, a leaning or spalling stack |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $265–$750 | no South Sound data published | Missing or rusted cap, rain or animals getting into the flue |
| Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) | From $425 | $150–$300 | Cracked or crumbling crown, failing mortar joints across the stack |
| Chimney Waterproofing | $320–$795 | no South Sound data published | White staining on the brick, or damp showing inside |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $330–$1,500 | $300–$400 | Water stains on the ceiling around the chimney |
| Gas Fireplace Service | $189–$475 | $150–$220 | Annual service, or the unit will not light or stay lit |
| Creosote Removal | From $245 | no South Sound data published | Several seasons since the last sweep, or a hard glaze in the flue |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $105–$260 | $175–$350 | Clothes need two cycles, or it has been over a year |
| Air Duct Cleaning | From $535 | $340–$1,780 | After a renovation, or after water damage |
Market rates observed on the South Sound (Pierce County, WA), surveyed September 24, 2026 — not our quote. Sources: Chimcare — Chimney Sweep Tacoma, WA, HomeBlue — Air Duct Cleaning Cost in Tacoma, HomeBlue — Chimney Sweep Cost in Tacoma, Homeyou — Air Duct Cleaning in Tacoma, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Tacoma, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Tacoma, WA costs, Horizon Chimney Sweep — Gig Harbor Fireplace Services, Pacific Heating & Cooling — Do I Need Dryer Vent Cleaning? (Tacoma guide), Safe Chimney — Tacoma Chimney Sweep.
Published by others — not our quote
Figures published by other companies and cost guides, local first, national for context. Not our quote.
$69 per chimney
Tacoma/South Sound · Not our quote
Published Tacoma offer: '$69 Chimney Inspection'.
$85–$950 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
Level 1 inspection, national (updated August 29, 2025); overall range $100–$500.
$150–$1,000 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
Level 2 inspection, national (updated August 29, 2025); Level 3 $500–$5,000.
$100–$950 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
Level 1 inspection, national (updated June 20, 2026); average inspection cost $450.
$200–$1,000 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
Level 2 inspection (camera), national (updated June 20, 2026); Level 3 $500–$5,000.
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: Chimcare — Chimney Sweep Tacoma, WA: $69 per chimney (Tacoma/South Sound, accessed 2026-09-24); Fixr — Chimney Inspection Cost: $85–$950 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-09-24); Fixr — Chimney Inspection Cost: $150–$1,000 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-09-24); HomeAdvisor — Chimney Inspection Cost: $100–$950 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-09-24); HomeAdvisor — Chimney Inspection Cost: $200–$1,000 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-09-24). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
The NFPA 211 inspection chapter (section 15.4.1 in NFPA's current-cycle committee text) lists 'upon sale or transfer of the property' as a circumstance for a Level II inspection, and CSIA recommends one when a property is sold. This is a national standard, 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.
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