How Much Does a Chimney Sweep Cost in Minneapolis, MN?

By Garrett Sullivan, 16 years of experience · November 13, 2026 · 5 min read

In Minneapolis, a chimney sweep with MN Chimney Sweep starts at $89. We explain the work clearly and recommend only the services your home needs.

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What the Chimney Sweep Price Tells You

Our starting price for a chimney sweep is $89. Chimney cleaning also starts at $89, while a chimney inspection starts at $39. These are starting prices for different services, not a single bundled price.

A sweep and an inspection address different needs. Sweeping removes soot and creosote from the flue; an inspection evaluates the chimney’s condition. You can read more about our prices and ask us to confirm which service matches your concern before work begins.

A starting price is not the price of every possible chimney job. Repair, liner, cap, and other work are separate services, so ask what work is proposed and what it costs before approving work beyond the service you requested.

Which Chimney Service Fits Your Fireplace?

Choose based on the question you need answered: whether the flue needs cleaning, whether the chimney is safe to use, or whether a particular part needs repair. We recommend only the services a homeowner needs and explain the work clearly.

What to Note Before Booking a Chimney Sweep

A few details help keep the appointment focused on the issue you want addressed. You do not need to climb onto the roof or take apart the fireplace to provide them.

• Appliance and fuel — Note whether the chimney serves a fireplace, wood stove, pellet stove, or gas appliance. Different appliances call for different service questions.
• What you have observed — Describe visible soot, smoke entering the room, or damage you can see from the ground or firebox. Do not treat a visible symptom as proof of what is inside the flue.
• Last known service — Share when the chimney was last swept or inspected, if you know. The recommended sweeping frequency depends on use and condition, so a past date alone does not establish what your chimney needs now.
• Your main question — Say whether you want cleaning, an inspection, or help with a specific concern. This helps distinguish a sweep request from a repair or inspection request.

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How to Book the Right Chimney Service

Use these steps to describe the job clearly, check the proposed scope, and avoid confusing a cleaning request with a repair.

1. Identify the appliance — Note which fireplace, stove, or gas appliance uses the chimney. Check the appliance label or its paperwork if you are unsure what type it is.
2. Describe the concern — Write down what you noticed and when it happens—for example, smoke entering the room during a fire. Report what you observed rather than guessing at the cause.
3. Choose the service question — Decide whether you are asking for a sweep, an inspection, or a repair assessment. If you are unsure, tell us the symptom and ask which service applies.
4. Request the appointment — Call (612) 806-0154 or use our contact page to request service. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and same-day service is available.
5. Confirm the starting price and scope — Ask which service is being scheduled and what its starting price covers. Confirm the work and cost before approving any additional service.
6. Keep the appointment details handy — Have the appliance type, observed concern, and last-known service date ready to share. This gives us useful context without requiring you to inspect the chimney yourself.
7. Review the work proposed — Before extra work begins, ask what condition was found, what service addresses it, and what that work will cost. Check that the proposed work answers the concern you raised.

Three Chimney Concerns and Their Starting Prices

These examples show how to match a concern to the right starting service. They are not estimates for repair work or a promise that every chimney needs the same service.

• You want routine soot and creosote removal — A chimney sweep or chimney cleaning is the relevant service to ask about. Each starts at $89; confirm the specific work included for your chimney.
• You want the chimney’s condition checked — Ask about a chimney inspection, which starts at $39. This is the appropriate starting service when your question is about condition rather than cleaning alone.
• You see damage or have a specific repair concern — Ask about the repair that matches the part or problem, such as chimney liner repair or chimney masonry repair. Do not assume the sweep starting price covers repair work; confirm the proposed scope and cost first.

When a Sweep Is Not the Only Chimney Service to Consider

A cleaning addresses deposits in the chimney; it does not repair a damaged liner, crown, cap, or masonry. Smoke entering the room or visible damage calls for a clear description of the problem and a service that addresses it, not an assumption that cleaning will fix it.

CSIA homeowner guidance says chimneys should be inspected annually and describes a 1/8-inch creosote threshold for sweeping. Read the CSIA homeowner resources for that guidance. A qualified assessment can help determine what your own chimney needs; do not climb onto the roof or dismantle chimney parts to check it.

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What to Do When the Chimney Needs More Than Cleaning

When an inspection or sweep reveals a separate concern, ask for the specific part or condition involved, the recommended service, and its cost before approving it. That makes it easier to compare the proposed work with your original request and decide whether to proceed.

For a chimney that needs attention, contact our chimney sweep service and describe the appliance and concern. Garrett Sullivan, the owner, has 16 years of experience with chimneys and fireplaces, and our work comes with a warranty starting from 2 years.

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