Chimney Sweep cost · Renton & South King County, WA
$189–$459
What we charge for chimney sweep.
Elsewhere in South King County it typically runs $70–$350. Market rates observed in South King County (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge $189–$459 for chimney sweep in Renton and South King County. Full flue swept, Level 1 inspection included. 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 Sweep is highlighted.
| Service | What we charge | Typical South King County price | When you need it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Sweep | $189–$459 | $70–$350 | Annual maintenance, or you burn regularly and it has been a year |
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | $121–$855 | Buying or selling a house, after a chimney fire, or before a new appliance |
| Chimney Relining | From $1,900 | no South King County data published | Cracked clay liner, an unlined chimney, or fitting a stove or insert |
| Chimney Repair | From $375 | $111–$3,000 | Cracked bricks, open mortar joints, a leaning or spalling stack |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $265–$850 | $149–$349 | 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 King County 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 | no South King County data published | Annual service, or the unit will not light or stay lit |
| Creosote Removal | From $245 | no South King County data published | Several seasons since the last sweep, or a hard glaze in the flue |
| Dryer Vent Cleaning | $105–$259 | $129–$199 | Clothes need two cycles, or it has been over a year |
| Air Duct Cleaning | From $535 | $388–$450 | After a renovation, or after water damage |
Market rates observed in South King County (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote. Sources: Chimcare — Chimney Sweep in Snoqualmie, WA, Chimcare — Local Chimney Sweep and Cleaning in Kent, WA, Chimney 360 Services — Chimney Sweep in Maple Valley, Chimney 360 Services — Chimney Sweep in Renton, Chimneyz LLC — Chimney Sweep Kent, WA, Homeyou — Air Duct Cleaning in Renton, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Maple Valley, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Renton, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Repair in Snoqualmie, WA costs, Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Renton, WA costs, Homeyou — Fireplace Repair in Renton, WA costs.
Published by others — not our quote
Figures published by other companies and cost guides, local first, national for context. Not our quote.
$129–$179 per fireplace
Renton/Southeast King · Not our quote
Company page giving its address as Renton: 'Standard Fireplace Sweep: $129–$179'; cleaning a wood stove or an insert is listed higher, up to $199; overall 'typical price range $129–$299 depending on chimney type'. No date on page.
$149–$249 per chimney
Renton/Southeast King · Not our quote
Maple Valley page, 'Standard Chimney Sweep' line of its price list (the bounds of this row, up to $249); fireplace deep cleaning $199–$299; overall typical range up to $349. No date on page.
$70–$200 per fireplace
Renton/Southeast King · Not our quote
Homeyou Renton estimate for a fireplace chimney sweep (guide updated September 27, 2026); freestanding stove with liner $100–$200, insert with liner $100–$150, pulling an insert without liner adds $40–$50. Modeled estimate, not an observed quote.
$125–$250 per chimney
Renton/Southeast King · Not our quote
South King County company page: 'typically ranges from $125 to $250, depending on the size and condition of your chimney'. No date on page.
$150–$350 per chimney
Renton/Southeast King · Not our quote
Chimcare's Kent page: 'typical local rates range from $150 to $350 for residential properties'. Its Snoqualmie and Newcastle pages list a '$299 Chimney Sweep + Inspection' booking option.
$299 per chimney, sweep + inspection
Renton/Southeast King · Not our quote
Flat '$299 Chimney Sweep + Inspection' option in the booking form on Chimcare's Snoqualmie page; the same option appears on its Newcastle page (https://www.chimcare.com/location/chimney-sweep-in-newcastle-wa/).
$150–$350 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National pricing guide for chimney companies (updated January 22, 2026): standard chimney cleaning/sweep; Level 1 inspection + cleaning $200–$400.
$100–$500 per chimney
US national · Not our quote
National range, average $400; gas fireplace sweep $85–$250, pellet stove $175–$350. Update date not captured on this read.
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 sweep — 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 sweep itselfBalance due after the inspection credit | $90 |
The total came to $189 before sales tax — our listed starting price for chimney sweep, with the inspection counted inside it, not on top.
Published figures, not our quote: Chimney 360 Services — Chimney Sweep in Renton: $129–$179 per fireplace (Renton/Southeast King, accessed 2026-10-04); Chimney 360 Services — Chimney Sweep in Maple Valley: $149–$249 per chimney (Renton/Southeast King, accessed 2026-10-04); Homeyou — Chimney Sweeping in Renton, WA costs: $70–$200 per fireplace (Renton/Southeast King, accessed 2026-10-04); Chimneyz LLC — Chimney Sweep Kent, WA: $125–$250 per chimney (Renton/Southeast King, accessed 2026-10-04); Chimcare — Local Chimney Sweep and Cleaning in Kent, WA: $150–$350 per chimney (Renton/Southeast King, accessed 2026-10-04); Chimcare — Chimney Sweep in Snoqualmie, WA: $299 per chimney, sweep + inspection (Renton/Southeast King, accessed 2026-10-04); Housecall Pro — Chimney Cleaning Prices 2026: $150–$350 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04); Fixr — Chimney Cleaning Cost: $100–$500 per chimney (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency calls air quality burn bans for King County and three neighboring counties, which covers Renton, Newcastle, Snoqualmie, Maple Valley and unincorporated southeast King County. Stage 1 bans burning in wood fireplaces and uncertified wood 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. For King County a Stage 1 ban is called when fine particles are forecast to exceed a 24-hour average of 35 micrograms per cubic meter within 48 hours. 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.
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