Published 2026 prices for the Portland metro, what makes a sweep cost more than the base price, and exactly what our $149 sweep and inspection covers.
Across the Portland metro, published prices for a chimney sweep with an inspection run from roughly $136 to $349, and industry pricing data for the area averages near $195. Companies that publish a flat rate are usually in the $189 to $349 band.
We charge $149 for a chimney sweep and inspection, and that includes a photo report. A standalone inspection without cleaning starts at $69.
| What you are buying | Portland metro range | Our price |
|---|---|---|
| Sweep + inspection | $136 – $349 | $149 |
| Standalone inspection & report | $49 – $150 | From $69 |
| Wood stove or insert sweep | $189 – $249 | Quoted on site |
| Repair estimate | Often $49 – $150 | Free |
Ranges above reflect prices published by other Portland-area chimney companies and industry cost data for the metro as of September 2026. Prices change — always confirm before booking, with us or anyone else.
See the full chimney sweep Portland page for the process, or our chimney inspection page if you only need the report.
If your chimney is one of those cases, we tell you the number before we start. No surprise line items at the end.
Be careful with quotes far under the metro range. The classic pattern is a very low advertised sweep used to get in the door, followed by a hard sell on repairs you may not need. Ask two questions before booking anyone: is the inspection included, and will I get photos of anything you say needs fixing? Our answer to both is yes.
Before the first fire of the season. Portland's rain drives most of the damage we find, and a September or October visit catches a cracked crown or failed flashing before winter. See our winter chimney prep checklist and our guide to how often to clean a chimney in Portland.
If the sweep turns up damage, our chimney repair cost guide has typical Portland numbers for crowns, flashing, caps, liners, and rebuilds.
Published metro prices run about $136 to $349 for a sweep with an inspection, averaging near $195. We charge $149, including a photo report.
Yes. The $149 covers both. A standalone inspection report without cleaning starts at $69.
Heavy or glazed creosote, multiple flues, stoves and inserts that must be pulled, and difficult roof access all add time. We tell you before we start.
No. Repair estimates are free and in writing, with photos of what we found. You are never obligated to book the work.
Inspect every year, and clean whenever creosote or debris has built up. Portland's wet winters also bring moisture and animal issues an annual visit catches early.
Locally owned Portland chimney company — available 24/7, free repair estimates.