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Cost guide

Chimney repair & relining costs in Philadelphia

Liners, sweeps, inspections, crowns, caps, flashing and rebuilds, with where each number came from.

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No official price list exists for chimney work. Below are published national ranges with their sources. On rowhouses, roof height and shared party walls can affect access and labor, so treat these as a starting point, not a Philadelphia quote.

Published price ranges

Published national price ranges (not Philadelphia quotes)
JobRangeSource
Stainless steel liner, installed$900–$3,800HomeGuide
Chimney liner installation, typical$1,500–$4,000HomeGuide
Chimney liner installation, typical (avg. about $2,500)$1,500–$5,000Angi
Clay or cast-in-place liner, installed$2,000–$7,000HomeGuide
Reline incl. removing old liner$1,200–$4,600HomeGuide
Chimney sweep (includes a Level 1 inspection)$150–$375 (avg. $275)HomeGuide
Level 2 inspection (up to 2 flues)$250–$600HomeGuide
Level 3 inspection$900–$5,000HomeGuide
Chimney cap replacement$200–$850HomeGuide
Crown repair (minor) / full crown replacement$200–$700 / up to $3,000HomeGuide
Flashing repair$300–$1,800HomeGuide
Repointing a chimney$700–$3,000HomeGuide
Partial rebuild / full chimney replacement$1,000–$5,000+ / $4,000–$15,000HomeGuide

What moves the price

  • Height and roof access. HomeGuide lists roof height and pitch among the main factors in liner labor.
  • Number of flues and connections. Each appliance needs its own sealed connection; multi-flue chimneys take longer.
  • Stack condition. Masonry may need repair before a liner goes in.
  • Removing the old liner. HomeGuide lists $250–$800 to remove a steel liner and $500–$2,500 for clay tiles.
  • Permits. See the rules page for Philadelphia’s mechanical permit fees.

Getting comparable quotes

Ask each contractor to write down the inspection level they did, liner material and diameter, whether insulation is included, cap and top plate, removal of the old liner, permits and warranty. HomeGuide suggests itemized written contracts and avoiding large upfront payments.

Help paying

See paying for chimney and heater repairs for the Heater Hotline, BSRP and Restore, Repair, Renew loans.

References

  1. HomeGuide: Chimney liner cost
  2. Angi: How much does it cost to install a chimney liner?
  3. HomeGuide: Chimney sweep cost
  4. HomeGuide: Chimney inspection cost
  5. HomeGuide: Chimney repair cost

Checked October 30, 2026. Codes, fees, programs and prices change; confirm with the source. Cost figures are published ranges, not quotes.

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