Creosote Removal cost · Tacoma & the South Sound, WA
From $245
What we charge for creosote removal.
We charge from $245 for creosote removal in Tacoma and the South Sound. 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 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
We found no Tacoma or South Sound company outside our network publishing a price for this, so the figures below are national. Not our quote.
$80–$800 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National (updated 03/12/2026): chimney cleaning to remove creosote usually $80–$200; a chimney not cleaned for multiple years may cost as much as $800.
$100–$300 added to a sweep
US national · Not our quote
National pricing guide for chimney companies (updated January 22, 2026): heavy creosote buildup adds $100–$300 to the base sweep price.
$900–$2,000 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National guide: third-stage (glazed) creosote chemical treatment $900–$2,000; second stage $200–$400 with rotary work.
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 Tacoma or South Sound 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 2026-09-24); Housecall Pro — Chimney Cleaning Prices 2026: Average Rates & What to Charge: $100–$300 added to a sweep (US national, accessed 2026-09-24); FindChimneySweepers — Creosote Buildup: Stages, Risks, and Removal: $900–$2,000 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-09-24). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency calls air quality burn bans in Pierce County (it also covers King, Kitsap and Snohomish). Stage 1 bans burning in wood fireplaces and uncertified stoves and inserts; Stage 2 bans all wood fireplaces, wood stoves and inserts (certified or not) and pellet stoves, unless the device is the home's only adequate heat source and an exemption is approved. The state curtailment rule is WAC 173-433-150.
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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