How Much Does Chimney Removal Cost in Minneapolis, MN?

By Garrett Sullivan, 16 years of experience · November 13, 2026 · 6 min read

In Minneapolis, chimney removal cost is not listed; chimney inspections start at $39 and chimney cleaning starts at $89, but neither is a removal price. The work and estimate should match the parts of the chimney you need removed.

Our Starting Prices in Minneapolis

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What Determines Chimney Removal Cost?

The listed starting prices are $39 for a chimney inspection and $89 for chimney cleaning. These are separate services, not chimney removal prices. See our prices for the listed services, and ask for a removal estimate that names the exact work proposed.

A useful estimate describes what will be removed, how far the removal extends, and what happens to the opening left behind. Ask whether the written scope includes debris removal and any work needed to close or finish the affected area. Those details help you compare estimates without treating different jobs as equivalent.

The chimney’s materials, height, access, and connection to a fireplace or heating appliance are important details to identify before work begins. Tell the sweep whether the chimney is masonry or a metal chimney, whether it serves an appliance, and whether you want all of it removed or only a portion. Garrett Sullivan, the owner, has 16 years of experience with chimneys and fireplaces and recommends only the services a homeowner needs.

Which Chimney Removal Option Fits Your Home?

The right scope depends on what the chimney does now and what you want changed. Compare the options by the work involved, not by a single word such as “removal.”

What Should a Chimney Removal Estimate Include?

Use this checklist to make sure you and the contractor are discussing the same job. A clear scope should answer each item that applies to your chimney.

• The removal boundary — Identify the starting and ending points: the whole chimney, the portion above the roof, or another defined section.
• Appliance connections — List any fireplace, stove, or heating appliance connected to the chimney, and ask what happens to its venting if the chimney is removed.
• Roof and interior finish — Ask how openings at the roof, ceiling, or wall will be handled and which finish work is included in the scope.
• Debris and access — Confirm how debris will be handled and what access the work requires, including any effects on rooms or areas you use.
• New use of the space — Explain whether you plan to install another fireplace or appliance. That choice can change what venting or construction work belongs in the plan.

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How to Prepare for a Chimney Removal Estimate

Gather information from places you can reach safely. Do not climb onto the roof or dismantle chimney parts to answer these questions.

1. Identify what the chimney serves — Check the fireplace or appliance manual and note whether the chimney vents a fireplace, stove, furnace, or another appliance. Confirm which appliance connections are still in use.
2. Describe the chimney type — From the ground, note whether the visible chimney appears to be brick or stone masonry, or a metal chimney pipe. Do not open walls or remove panels to identify hidden sections.
3. Take ground-level photos — Use a phone camera to photograph the chimney from outside and the fireplace or appliance from inside. Check that the pictures show the visible condition and the areas where the chimney meets the home.
4. Mark the intended removal area — Write down whether you want the whole chimney removed or only a particular section. Check that your description includes the parts you can see from the ground and inside the room.
5. Note visible damage — Record cracks, loose masonry, staining, or water marks without touching unstable material. Check the location and whether the signs appear indoors, outdoors, or both.
6. Gather appliance details — Use the appliance label or manual to note its type and model if available. Check whether the appliance is currently used and whether you plan to keep it.
7. Ask for a written scope — Request a description of the removal boundary, debris handling, and treatment of openings and connected appliances. Check that the written details match the work you requested before approving it.

When Chimney Removal Needs a Chimney Sweep

Do not attempt roof work, masonry demolition, or disconnection of an appliance vent yourself. Removing part of a chimney can affect the roof opening, the structure around it, and any appliance that uses the flue, so have a chimney sweep assess the scope before work starts.

Stop using an appliance if you see loose masonry, substantial cracking, falling debris, or a damaged vent connection. Keep people away from the affected area and arrange a professional assessment; do not cover damage in a way that hides the condition from the person evaluating it.

A chimney removal may not be the right answer when the issue is limited to a repairable part or a chimney you still use. MN Chimney Sweep explains the work clearly and recommends only services a homeowner needs.

How to Book a Chimney Removal Assessment

Send the property address, a brief description of the removal you are considering, and any ground-level photos through contact us. Include whether a fireplace or appliance is connected and whether you intend to keep using it; that information helps define the right scope to assess.

The time needed for a visit depends on the chimney and the questions that need checking. A visual discussion of an accessible chimney is not the same as a job involving multiple sections, hidden connections, or roof and interior finish work. Ask what the visit covers and what additional assessment, if any, is needed before the work is priced.

MN Chimney Sweep is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and same-day service is available. The work comes with a warranty starting from 2 years; ask which parts of the proposed job the warranty covers.

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Three Chimney Removal Situations and Their Starting Prices

These examples show how the listed service prices relate to common decisions; they do not set a chimney removal price. The removal estimate should specify the work itself rather than substitute a price for cleaning or inspection.

• You want an unused chimney removed — The relevant service is chimney removal, but no removal starting price is listed here. Describe whether you mean the entire structure or only the section above the roof, and ask for a written scope.
• You are unsure whether the chimney needs removal — A chimney inspection starts at $39. An inspection is a separate service, not a removal charge; ask whether an inspection is appropriate for the condition and decision you are facing.
• You want to keep the fireplace and clear buildup — Chimney cleaning starts at $89, but cleaning does not remove the chimney. For cleaning questions, see the chimney sweep in Minneapolis service information.

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