Chimney Repair cost · Tacoma & the South Sound, WA
From $375
What we charge for chimney repair.
Elsewhere on the South Sound it typically runs $112–$3,000. Market rates observed on the South Sound (Pierce County, WA), surveyed September 24, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge from $375 for chimney repair in Tacoma and the South Sound. Masonry repair — brick and mortar, scoped after diagnosis. 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 Repair 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.
$112–$792 per project
Tacoma/South Sound · Not our quote
Typical Tacoma chimney repair range (page dated September 4, 2026); crack repair about $175.
$1,000–$3,000 per project
Tacoma/South Sound · Not our quote
Complete repair or rebuild, Tacoma estimate.
$250–$1,200 per project
US national · Not our quote
National range, average $750 (updated January 31, 2025); rebuild $500–$4,000.
$160–$750 per project
US national · Not our quote
National normal range, average $455 (updated June 20, 2026).
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 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 chimney repair itselfBalance due after the inspection credit | $276 |
The total came to $375 before sales tax — our listed starting price for chimney repair, with the inspection counted inside it, not on top.
Published figures, not our quote: Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Tacoma, WA costs: $112–$792 per project (Tacoma/South Sound, accessed 2026-09-24); Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Tacoma, WA costs: $1,000–$3,000 per project (Tacoma/South Sound, accessed 2026-09-24); Fixr — Chimney Repair Cost: $250–$1,200 per project (US national, accessed 2026-09-24); HomeAdvisor — Chimney Repair Cost: $160–$750 per project (US national, accessed 2026-09-24). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
Under the 2021 Washington State Residential Code (R1003.9), a masonry chimney must extend at least 2 feet higher than any part of a building within 10 feet and at least 3 feet above where it passes through the roof; where a spark arrestor is installed (R1003.9.2) its openings must stop spheres larger than 1/2 inch but pass spheres of 3/8 inch, and its screen must be removable for cleaning.
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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