Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) cost · Renton & South King County, WA
From $425
What we charge for masonry repair.
Elsewhere in South King County it typically runs $150–$300. Market rates observed in South King County (King County, WA), surveyed October 4, 2026 — not our quote.
We charge from $425 for masonry repair in Renton and South King County. 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 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.
$150–$300 per project
Renton/Southeast King · Not our quote
Homeyou Snoqualmie and Maple Valley pages (both updated July 27, 2026): crown damage repair. Modeled estimate.
$500–$2,500 per project
US national · Not our quote
Chimney repointing, national; crown repair $750–$1,000, crown replacement $1,000–$3,000.
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 Snoqualmie, WA costs: $150–$300 per project (Renton/Southeast King, accessed 2026-10-04); Fixr — Chimney Repair Cost: $500–$2,500 per project (US national, accessed 2026-10-04). Not our quote — what we charge is shown at the top of this page.
Washington's amendment WAC 51-51-1001 requires masonry fireplaces to have a ferrous metal damper at least 8 inches above the top of the fireplace opening and an outside source of combustion air ducted into the firebox with an operable outside-air duct damper.
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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$99 plus tax, deducted when you approve the repair
