Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) cost · Tacoma & the South Sound, WA
From $425
What we charge for masonry repair.
Elsewhere on the South Sound it typically runs $150–$300. Market rates observed on the South Sound (Pierce County, WA), surveyed September 24, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge from $425 for masonry repair in Tacoma and the South Sound. 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 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.
$150–$300 per project
Tacoma/South Sound · Not our quote
Crown damage repair, Tacoma estimate.
$1,000–$3,000 per project
US national · Not our quote
Chimney crown replacement, national; crown repair $750–$1,000.
$500–$2,500 per project
US national · Not our quote
Chimney tuckpointing/repointing, national.
$150–$350 per project
US national · Not our quote
Crown repair, national; crown replacement up to $3,000.
$4–$25 per sq ft
US national · Not our quote
Brick repointing, national.
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 | $326 |
The total came to $425 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 Tacoma, WA costs: $150–$300 per project (Tacoma/South Sound, accessed 2026-09-24); Fixr — Chimney Repair Cost: $1,000–$3,000 per project (US national, accessed 2026-09-24); Fixr — Chimney Repair Cost: $500–$2,500 per project (US national, accessed 2026-09-24); HomeAdvisor — Chimney Repair Cost: $150–$350 per project (US national, accessed 2026-09-24); HomeAdvisor — Chimney Repair Cost: $4–$25 per sq ft (US national, accessed 2026-09-24). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
NFPA 211 and CSIA call for a Level II inspection when appliances are added, removed or replaced with a dissimilar type, before relining or replacing a flue liner, and after a building or chimney fire, weather or seismic event or other incident likely to have damaged the chimney.
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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