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Chimney repair cost in the Twin Cities: 2026 prices

The actual price list we work from, what makes a job land at the low or high end, and how to avoid paying for repairs you do not need.

Our 2026 chimney repair prices

These are the ranges we actually charge across Minneapolis, Savage and the Twin Cities. Your exact price comes in writing after we look, and it does not change on site.

Chimney Cleaning & Safety InspectionSweep, full inspection and photo report
$159
Chimney Cap ReplacementStandard to multi flue and stainless
$350 to $800
Flashing RepairReseal and repair existing flashing
$250 to $600
Flashing ReplacementNew step and counter flashing
$1,200 to $2,200
Crown RepairFill and seal cracks
$500 to $900
Crown Rebuild, SlopedNew sloped crown
$1,200 to $1,800
Crown Rebuild, OverhangNew crown with drip edge overhang
$1,700 to $2,500
Brick ReplacementSpalled or loose brick
$25 to $50 per brick
Gas Fireplace Pilot AssemblyPilot that will not light or stay lit
$500 to $800
Gas Fireplace Control ModuleModule replacement
$500 to $700
Gas Valve ReplacementGas fireplace or insert
$900 to $1,300
Gas Log Set InstallationInstalled and tested
$1,200 to $3,000
Flue Liner for Furnace, Water Heater or BoilerB vent liner
$2,000 to $4,500
Wood Stove InstallationExisting chimney to new chimney
$3,000 to $12,000
Heat Shield Flue RestorationSeal cracked clay flue tiles
$4,000 to $8,000
Gas Insert InstallationInsert with liner
$8,000 to $12,000

Why the same repair can cost twice as much

Height and access. A one story ranch and a three story home with a steep roof are different jobs.

Materials. Stainless costs more than galvanized and lasts far longer in Minnesota weather.

How far the damage has gone. A cracked crown caught early is a repair. The same crown after three more winters is a rebuild, and often brick work too.

Size. Multi flue caps, larger crowns and taller liners cost more.

How to avoid overpaying

Ask for photos of every problem. Ask for the price in writing before work starts. Ask whether a repair can wait, and for how long. A contractor who shows you the damage makes it easy to get a second opinion, and that is how it should be. If you are not sure what you need, start with a chimney inspection or read about chimney repair.

Good questions

Frequently asked

Different scopes. One contractor quotes a crown patch, another a full rebuild. Photos of the damage and an itemized written quote let you compare the same work.

For bigger jobs, yes. When the problem is documented with photos, a second opinion can compare like with like.

Sudden damage like a storm or chimney fire is sometimes covered. Wear and tear usually is not. Your policy decides, so call your insurer before the work.

Water related damage at the top of the chimney: crowns, caps and flashing. Freeze and thaw turns small cracks into big ones every winter.

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