Tacoma & the South Sound, WA
A Tacoma chimney sweep clears out the soot and creosote a burning season leaves behind, before that residue gets the chance to catch.
Our price
$189–$449
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$99 plus tax, deducted when you approve the repair
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What we do
Sweeping, inspection, relining and masonry — one local crew for the whole chimney.
A chimney inspection tells you whether the flue, liner and masonry are sound before a fire, a home sale or another winter puts them to the test.
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A Tacoma chimney sweep clears out the soot and creosote a burning season leaves behind, before that residue gets the chance to catch.
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Chimney repair fixes the cracked brick, worn mortar and damaged fireboxes that let rain and heat reach places they shouldn't.
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Relining gives a cracked, corroded or undersized flue a new stainless-steel or cast lining that meets code and vents safely.
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A stainless-steel chimney cap keeps rain, birds and stray embers out of the flue, for far less than the water damage it heads off.
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A yearly gas fireplace service keeps the flame clean, the venting sound, and carbon monoxide where it belongs: outside.
Learn moreRanges shown for orientation — the exact figure is written up on-site, after the inspection.
About 26.9% of Tacoma's housing was built in 1939 or earlier, according to Census ACS 2020–2024 estimates — the highest pre-war share of the twelve cities we serve. Many of those North End and Stadium-area houses still carry their original brick fireplaces, and each winter of use coats the flue with soot and creosote that narrow the passage smoke depends on. Our sweep brushes the flue from top to bottom, clears the smoke chamber, and gives the damper and firebox a close look while the tools are out. You get photos of what came out and of the clean flue, ahead of the first fire of the wet season.
Homes facing Commencement Bay, and any Tacoma house whose fireplace sits unused for long stretches, tend to collect debris and damp soot while the flue is idle. WeatherSpark puts Tacoma's wetter season at roughly October 10 to May 1, so a sweep booked before that window opens deals with it before the first cold night.
Of all residential building heating fires in 2024, 77% started in chimneys, flues or fuel burners — a USFA figure the Washington State Fire Marshal highlights. A yearly cleaning takes away the fuel those fires start from, and the Fire Marshal's own advice includes annual professional inspection and cleaning.
Creosote is what wood smoke leaves behind as it cools while rising through the flue. It builds fastest from wet wood and low, smoky fires, and it burns hot once lit. A narrowed flue also draws poorly, so smoke and carbon monoxide can spill back into the room instead of leaving through the top. NFPA 211 calls for a yearly inspection of chimneys, fireplaces and vents covering soundness, deposits and clearances; the sweep is what deals with the deposits. State rules give one more reason to burn clean: WAC 173-433-120 allows nothing but dry, seasoned firewood or manufactured logs, and chimney smoke may not top 20 percent opacity for six unbroken minutes in any given hour.
How it works
Drop cloths go down around the hearth and the HEPA vacuum runs the whole time we work.
Rods and brushes work through the flue, smoke chamber, damper and firebox while the vacuum catches the fall.
With the flue clean, a Level 1 check looks for cracked tiles, blockages or glazed deposits.
Before-and-after photos and a plain summary, with no sales pitch attached.
Licensed& insured Washington chimney contractor
12 communitiesAcross the South Sound, Pierce County
$99 plus taxInspection, credited toward an approved quote
Every jobDocumented with before-and-after photos
If any of these sound familiar, book the $99 plus tax inspection — credited toward the work if you approve the quote:
By town
The 12 South Sound communities we serve. Pick yours for local scheduling and the chimney issues we see there.
Before and after
Illustrations of what each repair changes on a typical chimney — not photos of a specific job.
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Four steps, each one on paper — so you always know what happens next.
Choose a genuine opening on the crew's calendar. Confirmation is immediate.
Liner, crown, cap, flashing and masonry examined in order — each finding photographed.
One document, plain numbers, covering only the work your chimney genuinely needs.
The repair is completed, then handed over with before-and-after photos of every item.
Before you let anyone in
Every fact below is one you can check yourself before we ever set foot on your roof.
The on-site inspection is $99 plus tax, and it is credited toward the work when you approve the written quote. Booking online asks for no card.
You get the price in writing, for the work your chimney actually needs, and nothing starts until you have approved it.
Each item we inspect or repair is photographed before and after, so the condition of your chimney is on record.
Call (253) 313-7601 — a local South Sound number, the same one on every page of this site.
Licensed& insured Washington chimney contractor
12 communitiesAcross the South Sound, Pierce County
$99 plus taxInspection, credited toward an approved quote
Every jobDocumented with before-and-after photos
Serving Tacoma and 11 more Pierce County communities
Once a year is the baseline for any fireplace or wood stove you actually use. Heavy burners, or anyone whose wood isn't fully dry, may need a second cleaning partway through winter. Booking before mid-October puts the work ahead of the wet season.
Our published range for a sweep with a Level 1 check is $189–$449. Steep roofs, awkward access or unusually heavy buildup push a job toward the upper end, and you hear the exact figure before we start.
It shouldn't. Drop cloths cover the hearth area and a HEPA vacuum runs throughout, so the dust ends up in the machine rather than on your floor.
No. Under WAC 173-433-120 you may burn only dry, seasoned firewood or manufactured logs — no garbage, treated lumber or plastic, and no paper beyond kindling. Dry wood also leaves far less creosote behind.
Burn bans in Pierce County come from Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. Stage 1 halts fires in wood-burning fireplaces and in any uncertified stove or insert; Stage 2 also covers certified stoves and inserts, plus pellet stoves. A sweep is still fine during a ban, and it's a good moment to get one done.
Stage 3 creosote is hard, glazed and extremely flammable, and it takes professional removal rather than a routine sweep.
Learn moreA chimney inspection tells you whether the flue, liner and masonry are sound before a fire, a home sale or another winter puts them to the test.
Learn moreRelining gives a cracked, corroded or undersized flue a new stainless-steel or cast lining that meets code and vents safely.
Learn more| Service | Price in Tacoma | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $189–$449 | Full flue swept, Level 1 inspection included |
| Creosote Removal | From $245 | Priced by creosote stage — glazed stage 3 is the heavy end |
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | Level 1 visual; Level 2 adds a full camera scan |
| Chimney Relining | From $1,900 | Full-length stainless liner, sized to the appliance |
Ranges are what these jobs are quoted at in Tacoma. The exact figure is set on site after a $99 inspection (credited toward the job if you go ahead), and you approve it before any work starts.
Licensed local crews, a $99 on-site inspection credited toward repairs, and a written quote before any work. Book a real open slot on our calendar.
