Chimney Repair Cost Calculator
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Estimate a chimney-repair budget from masonry area, liner, cap, scaffolding, inspection, permits and contingency.
Starting figures illustrate this model. Enter your own measurements, quoted costs and applicable terms; this page does not retrieve live prices or provider rates.
Estimated chimney-repair cost
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- Masonry repair: —
- Liner, cap and flashing: —
- Access, inspection and cleanup: —
- Contingency: —
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Quick summary: Estimate a chimney-repair budget from masonry area, liner, cap, scaffolding, inspection, permits and contingency.
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What this calculator estimates
Estimate a chimney-repair budget from masonry area, liner, cap, scaffolding, inspection, permits and contingency.
How to use it
Enter Masonry repair area (sq ft); Masonry repair per sq ft ($); Flue liner repair or replacement ($); Cap, crown and flashing work ($); Scaffolding and roof access ($); Inspection, permits and cleanup ($); Contingency (%). Select Calculate to update the results.
How the calculation works
The estimate totals area-based masonry work, liner and cap components, access and inspection costs, then applies contingency.
Worked example: starting scenario
| Masonry repair area (sq ft) | 80 |
|---|---|
| Masonry repair per sq ft ($) | 35 |
| Flue liner repair or replacement ($) | 2500 |
| Cap, crown and flashing work ($) | 500 |
| Scaffolding and roof access ($) | 700 |
| Inspection, permits and cleanup ($) | 250 |
| Contingency (%) | 10 |
| Estimated chimney-repair cost | $7,425.00 |
|---|---|
| Masonry repair | $2,800.00 |
| Liner, cap and flashing | $3,000.00 |
| Access, inspection and cleanup | $950.00 |
| Contingency | $675.00 |
Important limitations
Height, roof pitch, masonry condition, flue damage, historic materials, access, permits and whether rebuilding is required can change actual cost.