Chimney sweep in Fredericksburg, VA
A chimney sweep in Fredericksburg costs about $150 to $375 for a masonry chimney with a wood-burning fireplace and $80 to $150 for a gas fireplace, going by HomeGuide's national price survey; no survey publishes Fredericksburg-only prices, so compare two written quotes against those ranges. The NFPA says to have chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional. Use the form below and we send your request to a chimney company that serves your Fredericksburg ZIP code.
Chimney sweep Fredericksburg: the local facts
| Fredericksburg, VA | |
|---|---|
| Population | 28,873 |
| Homes built in 1939 or earlier | 13.4% |
| Median year homes were built | 1986 |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.6% |
| Nights at or below freezing, per year | 76 |
| Average temperature, December to February | 38.8°F |
| Chimney fires, share of residential fires, Virginia | 7% |
| Virginia chimney fires in December to February | 64.2% |
Fredericksburg homes and their chimneys
Half of Fredericksburg's homes were built in 1986 or later, and only 13.4% date from 1939 or earlier. HomeGuide's list of common stainless steel liner jobs includes matching modern heating appliances that need a different liner and installing liners in prefabricated fireplaces, not only lining old brick chimneys.
Fredericksburg winters and your chimney
Fredericksburg averages 76 nights a year at or below freezing and a December to February average of 38.8°F (NOAA normals, Quantico Marine Corps Air Station). That matters for the outside of the chimney: HomeGuide says cracks in brick and mortar usually start small at the corners but can expand quickly if water seeps in and freezes. Brick repair runs $150 to $500 for minor cracks and $1,000 to $3,500 for replacing brick from the crown to the roofline, according to HomeGuide.
Chimney fires in Virginia
Chimney fires confined to the chimney or flue made up 7% of residential structure fires in Virginia fire department records for 2020 to 2024, above the national 3.4%. 64.2% of Virginia's chimney fires happened in December, January and February, a larger winter share than the national 57.4%. State-by-state figures: chimney-fires-by-state.csv.
Local rules and resources in Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg Fire Department's public education page encourages homeowners to have the chimney and flue checked each year before use. An undated notice on the same page, written after an earthquake it says the area experienced in August of a year it does not give, says chimney damage may not be noticeable from the outside: the flue may have ruptures that could be a fire hazard or could let carbon monoxide escape into the home through small cracks that can't be seen without a thorough inspection, and the department recommended that all homeowners have the chimney serviced by a qualified professional before the first fire is lit. Groups can request the department's public education programs from Fire Administration at 540-372-1059.
The city's Building Services Division administers the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and Property Maintenance Code in Fredericksburg, and its page says it issues approximately 1,800 construction permits and conducts over 10,000 building and site inspections each year. Its permit fee schedule, effective July 1, 2025, sets a minimum permit fee of $90.00 and says performing work without the required permits will cause a stop work order, with an added fee of $270.00 per trade for residential work; the division's phone number is (540) 372-1080.
Fredericksburg has been enforcing the building maintenance code since 1987, and its property maintenance inspections can include lighting, heating, ventilation and overall electrical safety. After a complaint is verified, the owner gets a Notice of Violation allowing 10 to 30 days to correct it, and building permits may be required for the repairs. In the College Heights/College Terrace Rental Inspection District, an ordinance adopted April 25, 2006 requires rental units to be registered, and to be inspected for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Property Maintenance Code within 30 days of a rental designation, with a $50.00 fee for the first inspection and $100.00 for re-inspections if it fails.
Chimney cleaning, inspection and repair in Fredericksburg
A yearly Level 1 inspection costs $100 to $250 with a basic cleaning, according to HomeGuide, and a Level 2 inspection, which adds a video inspection, costs $250 to $600; HomeGuide recommends Level 2 when buying a home with a chimney. Common repairs such as a cap replacement or crown repair cost $200 to $850. Ask whether the sweep is CSIA certified. Details: chimney sweep cost, chimney inspection and chimney repair.
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B01003, B25024, B25034, B25035: data.census.gov
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020: www.ncei.noaa.gov
- NFPA, Heating safety tip sheet: content.nfpa.org
- Chimney Safety Institute of America, "Preventing Chimney Fires": www.csia.org
- HomeGuide, chimney sweep cost, page dated February 9, 2026: homeguide.com
- HomeGuide, chimney inspection cost, page dated February 9, 2026: homeguide.com
- HomeGuide, chimney repair cost: homeguide.com
- HomeGuide, chimney liner cost: homeguide.com
- FEMA, OpenFEMA, NFIRS Annual Data, fire files 2020 to 2024, downloaded September 25, 2026: www.fema.gov
- Vent & Flue analysis, chimney fires by state (CSV): chimney-fires-by-state.csv
- Fredericksburg Fire Department, Public Education: www.fredericksburgva.gov
- City of Fredericksburg, Building Services: www.fredericksburgva.gov
- City of Fredericksburg Building Services Division, Permit Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025: www.fredericksburgva.gov
- City of Fredericksburg, Property Maintenance: www.fredericksburgva.gov
- City of Fredericksburg, Rental Housing Inspection Program (RHIP): www.fredericksburgva.gov