Basic
$125 – $313 each
Flue brushed from the firebox, smoke shelf and firebox cleared, Level 1 visual check of accessible chimney parts

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Chimney sweep of one wood-burning fireplace flue with Level 1 inspection.
Clean a Fireplace in Portland, Maine typically costs $147 to $368 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for clean a fireplace.
National average: $150 – $375 each
$125 – $313 each
Flue brushed from the firebox, smoke shelf and firebox cleared, Level 1 visual check of accessible chimney parts
$147 – $368 each
Flue swept with brushes sized to the liner, smoke chamber and damper cleaned, HEPA vacuum at the hearth, Level 1 inspection with written notes
$184 – $460 each
Rotary power sweep of flue and smoke chamber, creosote condition noted, damper and cap cleaned, Level 1 inspection with photos of findings
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $65 – $164 | each |
| Labor | labor | $53 – $131 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $17 – $44 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $12 – $29 | each |
Chimney brush and rods laid on a drop cloth in front of a fireplace
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