What Is the Average Cost of Having a Chimney Professionally

What Is the Average Cost of Having a Chimney Professionally Cleaned?

The average chimney cleaning cost in Chicago is $300 to $350 (rates as of September 2026) per wood-burning fireplace. This includes creosote removal, soot cleaning, and a visual safety inspection.

Gas fireplaces are serviced through our Gas Refresh, which is also $300 to $350. This service includes cleaning the gas logs and replacing burner media.

For homeowners who only need an evaluation, the Visual Safety Inspection is $200 to $300.

These are our current prices; however, they may change over time.

Why the Average Cost Stays Stable

Chicago chimneys often share similar construction styles and seasonal use patterns. Because of this, chimney cleaning costs tend to remain steady across neighborhoods.

Major blockages, birds’ nests, heavy buildup, or structural concerns may require additional work and can affect the final price.

What’s Included in the Cleaning

A chimney sweep clears the flue, removes soot and creosote buildup, improves draft, and helps identify early signs of damage.

Our technician also documents the condition of your chimney with photos and walks you through any concerns or recommendations.

Why Annual Cleaning Helps

Regular chimney sweeping helps reduce fireplace odors, improves safety, and can prevent more costly repairs. It also helps keep your fireplace performing efficiently during the coldest months of the year.

Proudly Serving Chicago’s North Shore

With years of experience and thousands of satisfied customers, our team continues to deliver dependable chimney care across Chicago’s North Shore.

We’re dedicated to protecting your home year-round while expanding our reach to new towns every season. Our growing team ensures prompt, reliable service wherever you are.

Core Service Areas

Specifically, we proudly serve Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Highwood, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Bannockburn, Northfield, Northbrook.

Extended Service Areas

We also cover Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Glenview, Hawthorn Woods, & Fort Sheridan.

Therefore, no matter where you live in the North Shore, Chimney Monkey is ready to help. In addition, our team ensures quick response in all listed areas. Likewise, we adapt to local needs for safer results.

📞 Call Chimney Monkey at (847) 994-4388 and let us take care of your chimney needs!

Chimney Cleaning Cost Questions

How much does a chimney sweep cost in the Chicago area?

A chimney sweep runs $300 to $350 and includes the Level 1 inspection. That covers masonry fireplaces, factory-built units and stoves. Heavily glazed creosote, multiple flues and difficult access can move it. Typical rates as of September 2026.

How much does a chimney inspection cost?

A Level 1 inspection is $200 to $300, and the same range covers a utility inspection of a furnace or water heater flue. A Level 2 inspection with a camera survey of the flue is around $300, with a discount for each additional flue.

How much does it cost to reline a chimney?

A fireplace liner is sized per flue and most complete jobs land between $3,000 and $4,000, depending on flue height and whether existing clay tile has to be broken out. A utility flue liner serving a furnace or water heater typically runs $3,000 to $3,800.

Do you charge for estimates?

Estimates for repair work are free and itemized. The inspection fee is separate, and it buys a documented diagnosis: photographs, a camera survey of the flue where conditions allow, and a written explanation of what needs correcting now versus what can wait. A free estimate prices a known job. A diagnostic inspection determines what the job actually is.

Why are masonry repairs not priced on this page?

Because scope and access vary too much to price honestly in advance. Tuckpointing, rebuilds, custom caps and chimney removal are quoted in writing after an inspection or a measurement visit. Pricing an unknown condition is guessing.