Cost guide · Updated 2026

How much does a chimney sweep cost?

A chimney sweep costs $150 to $375 on average for a wood-burning fireplace. Gas fireplaces cost $80 to $150 to clean, and a basic inspection runs $100 to $250.

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National averages

Chimney Sweep · 2026

Wood-burning fireplace
$150–$375
Gas fireplace
$80–$150
Level 1 inspection
$100–$250
Seal a chimney
$150–$400

Typical, per sweep

$150–$375

Sourced from published data

Typical price

$150–$375

per sweep · source: HomeGuide

Price ranges

Wood-burning fireplace$150–$375
Gas fireplace$80–$150
Level 1 inspection$100–$250
Seal a chimney$150–$400
Replace the chimney cap$200–$850
Crown repair$150–$1,500
Repoint the chimney$500–$2,500

National averages. Labor costs differ a lot from one area to the next, so use these to sanity-check a quote, then compare two or three local pros for the same job.

Chimney Sweep prices, national averages
Job	Typical price
Wood-burning fireplaceHomeGuide	$150–$375
Gas fireplaceHomeGuide	$80–$150
Level 1 inspectionHomeGuide	$100–$250
Seal a chimneyHomeGuide	$150–$400
Replace the chimney capHomeGuide	$200–$850
Crown repairHomeGuide	$150–$1,500
Repoint the chimneyHomeGuide	$500–$2,500
Liner installationHomeGuide	$1,500–$4,000

What changes the price

Type of fireplace or stove
Chimney height and roof pitch
How much creosote has built up
Repairs found during inspection
Where you live. Local labor costs, demand and travel time move prices up or down from the national average.

How to pay less

Sweep every year. Heavy buildup takes longer and costs more to remove.
Book in spring or summer, when sweeps are less busy than in fall.
Burn only seasoned, dry wood. It leaves less creosote behind.
Compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope. Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.