How Much Does a Gas Furnace Chimney Liner Cost in Minneapolis, MN?

By Garrett Sullivan, 16 years of experience · November 13, 2026 · 7 min read

In Minneapolis, a gas furnace chimney liner installation starts at $899. The final quote reflects the liner and work your chimney needs, so an evaluation helps match the installation to your furnace and chimney.

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Gas Furnace Chimney Liner Cost Starts at $899

Our starting price for chimney liner installation is $899. That gives you a starting point for budgeting, but the exact scope depends on the chimney and furnace details that must be checked before installation.

A liner is fitted to the appliance and the chimney it serves. The necessary size, route, and condition of the existing chimney all matter, so a quote should follow an assessment rather than a guess based on the furnace alone.

Our gas chimney liner installation service is for homeowners who need a liner installed for a gas appliance. We explain the work clearly and recommend only services a homeowner needs.

What Changes a Gas Furnace Liner Installation Quote?

The starting price is not a substitute for checking the specific chimney. These details help determine what work belongs in the quote:

• Furnace and liner sizing — The liner must suit the connected appliance and chimney. Have the furnace make, model, and any installation paperwork available so the sweep can assess the setup.
• Chimney height and route — The chimney’s length and shape affect the liner that can be used and how it must be fitted. A straight, accessible route and a route with offsets may call for different installation planning.
• Existing chimney condition — The interior may need inspection before a liner is installed. Damage or obstructions can change the work required, so do not assume a new liner alone addresses every chimney problem.
• Access to the installation area — The way the chimney can be reached and the condition of its connection points matter to the job plan. Share any access restrictions or visible damage when arranging an evaluation.

Choose the Right Next Step for Your Gas Furnace Chimney

A liner installation is one possible remedy, not an automatic answer to every venting concern. The right next step depends on what the chimney inspection finds and whether the appliance or chimney has changed.

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Details to Gather Before a Furnace Liner Evaluation

You do not need to inspect the chimney yourself. A few safe observations and appliance records can help the sweep understand the setup and focus the evaluation.

• Furnace information — Write down the furnace make and model if you can find them without moving equipment. Keep the owner’s manual or installation paperwork nearby.
• Recent changes — Note whether the furnace or chimney has been changed, repaired, or relined. A change to the appliance is a reason to have the chimney reassessed.
• Visible symptoms — Record smoke, odors, unusual sounds, or visible deterioration and when you noticed them. Do not climb onto the roof or enter the chimney to investigate.
• Previous inspection records — Share any inspection notes or liner information you already have. These records can help clarify what was checked and what condition was reported.

How to Move From a Cost Question to a Liner Plan

Use these steps to arrange an informed evaluation without attempting chimney work yourself.

1. Identify the appliance — Find the furnace make and model on its data plate or paperwork, if safely accessible. Check that the information belongs to the furnace connected to the chimney in question.
2. Describe the concern — Tell the sweep whether you are planning a furnace change, responding to an inspection finding, or investigating a visible problem. This helps distinguish a liner question from a separate repair concern.
3. Share the chimney records — Provide previous inspection or installation paperwork if you have it. Check that the documents identify the same chimney and appliance.
4. Arrange an evaluation — Contact MN Chimney Sweep and request an assessment for a gas furnace liner. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and same-day service is available.
5. Let the sweep inspect the setup — The sweep can assess the chimney and the details relevant to the proposed liner. Ask what was inspected and whether an interior camera scan is needed for the situation.
6. Review the recommended scope — Check that the recommendation explains which work is for the liner and which work addresses any separate chimney condition. The proposed work should connect to what the evaluation found.
7. Confirm the installation plan — Before work begins, verify that the plan matches the furnace and chimney assessed. After installation, ask what was completed and what the warranty covers.

A Chimney Inspection Can Change the Liner Plan

A liner should not be selected without understanding the chimney it will serve. The sweep needs to assess the existing flue and identify whether conditions such as damage or blockage affect the installation.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America says a Level 2 inspection is recommended when an appliance is changed or a chimney is relined, and that the inspection requires a video scan. Read the CSIA Level 2 inspection procedure for the inspection guidance.

If you already have a finding that calls for relining, ask whether the inspection covered the full flue and whether the recommendation accounts for your furnace. A gas chimney liner installation should follow the assessment, not replace it.

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Avoid These Mistakes Before a Gas Furnace Liner Is Installed

A low starting figure is useful for budgeting, but choosing a liner or attempting the work without an assessment can leave the original problem unresolved. Keep these points in mind:

• Do not select a liner by guesswork — A liner needs to match the appliance and chimney. Do not buy one based only on a rough chimney measurement or a description of the furnace.
• Do not treat every chimney issue as a liner issue — A leak, damaged masonry, or venting concern may need its own diagnosis. Ask the sweep to connect each recommended repair to an observed condition.
• Do not climb or dismantle chimney parts — Roof access and work inside the flue can expose you to falls and hidden damage. Leave inspection and installation to a chimney sweep.
• Do not ignore a furnace or chimney change — A changed appliance or relined chimney calls for reassessment. Have the setup checked before treating the old liner plan as suitable for the new conditions.

Which Starting Price Applies to Your Chimney Situation?

These examples show how to distinguish an installation question from an inspection or cleaning request. They are starting prices for separate services, not a combined estimate.

How to Book a Gas Furnace Liner Evaluation

Contact MN Chimney Sweep at (612) 806-0154 and say you are asking about a gas furnace chimney liner. Share the furnace details, any inspection findings, and whether the appliance or chimney has changed; this gives the sweep useful context before assessing the work.

Garrett Sullivan, the owner, has 16 years of experience with chimneys and fireplaces. We explain the recommended work clearly, and our work comes with a warranty starting from 2 years.

Use the contact page to request an evaluation, or review chimney sweep service in Minneapolis if cleaning or inspection is also part of your concern.

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