Free chimney sweep cost estimator
Estimate chimney sweep cost by number of fireplaces, sweep type, house height, inspection level, flue cleaning, cap installation, and animal removal. Compare one-time and annual chimney cleaning for single and two-story homes before you book a service.
Enter your number of fireplaces, pick the sweep type and house height, and add an inspection, flue cleaning, cap install, or animal removal. The calculator works out sweep, inspection, flue, cap, removal, and travel cost. Prices vary by region, season, flue condition, and provider, so use this as a planning estimate and confirm with your chimney service.
Count every fireplace or flue that needs cleaning. Note the house height and roof access for the sweep.
Prices are editable defaults per fireplace and per add-on. Add inspection, flue cleaning, cap install, and removal as needed.
It turns your fireplace count, sweep type, house height, inspection level, flue cleaning, cap install, and animal removal into a planning cost. Standard brush sweeps are the baseline, deep cleans cost more, and steep roofs or heavy creosote raise the price sharply.
Most sweeps charge a base fee per fireplace or flue, with a height surcharge for two and three-story homes. Inspection level, roof access, creosote buildup, flue liner cleaning, cap install, and animal removal add to the base. Season and region move the per-fireplace rate too.
Sweep pricing changes with house height, roof pitch, flue condition, creosote level, cap type, and local labor. Confirm fireplace count, access, and final quote with your service before scheduling, especially for steep roofs or animal removal.
A standard chimney sweep averages about 125 to 250 dollars for one fireplace on a single-story home. Each extra fireplace adds about 50 to 100 dollars. Two-story homes add a height surcharge, and heavy creosote, steep roofs, or animal removal raise the total. This calculator lets you set the per-fireplace rate for any quote.
A single fireplace runs about 125 to 250 dollars for a standard brush sweep. Two fireplaces run about 175 to 350 dollars total, since each extra flue adds a discounted rate. Deep cleans, level 2 camera inspections, and heavy creosote buildup raise the per-fireplace cost. Set the base price in this calculator to match your local market.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends an annual inspection and cleaning as needed. Wood-burning fireplaces used regularly usually need sweeping once a year. Gas and oil flues need less frequent sweeping but still need an annual inspection. Pick the annual plan in this calculator to see recurring pricing.
A level 1 inspection is a basic visual check. A level 2 inspection adds a camera scan of the flue interior and is required when you change fuel type, sell the home, or after a chimney fire. A level 3 inspection is the most invasive, involving hidden-area demolition. Each level adds a flat fee, which you can set in this calculator.
Yes. A chimney cap keeps rain, animals, and debris out, but installing or replacing one adds a flat fee plus the cost of the cap itself. Stainless steel and copper caps cost more than galvanized. Use the cap install option to add that line.
No. It is a planning estimate. House height, roof pitch, flue condition, creosote level, cap type, season, taxes, and labor vary by provider, region, and site conditions.