Chimney repair & service cost bands by job
Chimney and masonry cost varies most by job, access and extent. The bands below are LABELED planning bands — a sanity guide only; you enter the real price from your own quote. Cost varies by access and scaffolding, the extent of the damage, materials, chimney height, roof pitch, permits and region. Use them with the chimney-repair cost tool and the chimney-liner cost tool.
| Job | Band (low) | Band (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $150 | $350 |
| NFPA 211 Level 2 inspection | $200 | $600 |
| Crown repair / replacement | $200 | $3,500 |
| Tuckpointing (per linear foot) | $8/lf | $25/lf |
| Chimney flashing repair | $200 | $1,500 |
| Reline / new liner | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Chimney rebuild | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| Chimney cap install | $150 | $600 |
| Fireplace installation | $1,500 | $8,000 |
LABELED planning bands — a sanity guide only. Enter the real price from your own quote. Cost varies by access and scaffolding, the extent of the damage, materials, chimney height, roof pitch, permits and region — get itemized quotes from a CSIA-certified sweep and a licensed, insured mason.
Sources
These are LABELED planning conventions that follow published primary sources; confirm the current text with each body and with your local code.
- Chimney Safety Institute of America — find a CSIA-certified sweep and understand the scope of each job.
- NFPA — NFPA 211, for the definitions of the inspection, cleaning, lining and masonry work these bands cover.