Rochester Chimney Sweep · Pricing
chimney sweep and inspection pricing in Rochester
Published price ranges for CSIA-aligned chimney inspection, cleaning, cap and crown work, and minor masonry repair for wood-burning, gas, and pellet appliances across Greater Rochester. Real numbers, not “call for a quote.” Every job has variables — see the factors below — but these ranges cover the majority of Rochester-area work.
Typical Rochester range
$150–$225 for annual inspection; $220–$385 for sweep + inspection
Annual inspection recommended by CSIA; sweep frequency depends on usage (every 50–70 fires for wood)
Pricing by service
Each line is a real service we book, with the price band most Rochester customers actually pay.
| Service | Price range | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| CSIA Level 1 Inspection | $150–$225 | Annual visual inspection of accessible chimney interior, exterior, and connected appliance. Required for most home insurance policies and CSIA-recommended yearly. |
| Standard Chimney Sweep | $220–$385 | Full cleaning of flue and smoke chamber. For wood-burning appliances used regularly — we recommend after every 50–70 fires or when 1/8" of creosote is present. |
| Gas Fireplace Service | $185–$285 | Annual gas appliance service — log set cleaning, pilot/burner check, gas pressure verification, and safety inspection. |
| Chimney Cap & Crown Repair | $285–$950 | Replace missing or rusted caps; repair cracked or deteriorating crowns. Cap stops water + animal entry; crown stops freeze-thaw damage to the masonry. |
| CSIA Level 2 Inspection | $325–$485 | Pre-purchase, post-event (chimney fire, severe storm), or pre-renovation inspection. More detailed than Level 1 — internal camera scan of full flue length. |
CSIA Level 1 Inspection
$150–$225
Annual visual inspection of accessible chimney interior, exterior, and connected appliance. Required for most home insurance policies and CSIA-recommended yearly.
Standard Chimney Sweep
$220–$385
Full cleaning of flue and smoke chamber. For wood-burning appliances used regularly — we recommend after every 50–70 fires or when 1/8" of creosote is present.
Gas Fireplace Service
$185–$285
Annual gas appliance service — log set cleaning, pilot/burner check, gas pressure verification, and safety inspection.
Chimney Cap & Crown Repair
$285–$950
Replace missing or rusted caps; repair cracked or deteriorating crowns. Cap stops water + animal entry; crown stops freeze-thaw damage to the masonry.
CSIA Level 2 Inspection
$325–$485
Pre-purchase, post-event (chimney fire, severe storm), or pre-renovation inspection. More detailed than Level 1 — internal camera scan of full flue length.
Factors that affect price
The biggest variables on a final quote. None of these are surprises — we work them out before the job starts.
- Type of appliance (wood, gas, pellet)
- Last service date and current condition
- Roof slope and accessibility
- Single vs multi-flue chimney
- Distance from Rochester
- Whether repair work is needed
How Rochester compares
Rochester chimney sweep pricing is in line with the regional average. Be careful of $99 "chimney inspection" specials — they often skip the documentation that insurance companies require.