Chimney sweep in Tulsa, OK
A chimney sweep in Tulsa 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 Tulsa-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 Tulsa ZIP code.
Chimney sweep Tulsa: the local facts
| Tulsa, OK | |
|---|---|
| Population | 413,794 |
| Homes built in 1939 or earlier | 9% |
| Median year homes were built | 1973 |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.8% |
| Nights at or below freezing, per year | 72 |
| Average temperature, December to February | 40.8°F |
| Chimney fires, share of residential fires, Oklahoma | 2.2% |
| Oklahoma chimney fires in December to February | 61.6% |
Tulsa homes and their chimneys
Half of Tulsa's homes were built in 1973 or later, and only 9% 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.
Tulsa winters and your chimney
Tulsa averages 72 nights a year at or below freezing and a December to February average of 40.8°F (NOAA normals, Tulsa International Airport). 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 Oklahoma
Chimney fires confined to the chimney or flue made up 2.2% of residential structure fires in Oklahoma fire department records for 2020 to 2024, below the national 3.4%. 61.6% of Oklahoma'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 Tulsa
For outdoor fires, the Tulsa Fire Department's open burning page says the City of Tulsa has adopted the 2015 International Fire Code, except where amended or specifically excluded, into Title 14 of its Revised Ordinances. That code defines open burning as burning in which the products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber, and it says open burning does not include recreational fires or the use of portable outdoor fireplaces. Under Tulsa's amendment 105.6.32, kindling or maintaining an open fire on any public street, alley, road or other public or private ground within city limits without an operational permit from the fire code official is a misdemeanor, with an exception for recreational fires. The page says outdoor recreational fires may not be held within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material, and portable outdoor fireplaces may not be operated within 15 feet of one, except at one- and two-family dwellings.
The Tulsa Fire Department's Home Safety Checklist tells residents to keep a three-foot clearance from heat generating appliances like space heaters, wood stoves and fireplaces. The checklist also calls for working carbon monoxide alarms in the home if gas appliances are used, and it lists Tulsa Fire Smoke Alarm Assistance at (918) 596-9422. The department's adult and senior programs page says that to receive a free smoke detector you must own your home, live within Tulsa city limits and be financially unable to afford one, and that providing a working smoke detector for tenants is the sole responsibility of the property owner or landlord under Section 907.2.10.5 of the city's Fire Prevention Code.
Chimney cleaning, inspection and repair in Tulsa
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
- Tulsa Fire Department, Open Burning, Recreational Fires, and Fireworks: www.cityoftulsa.org
- Tulsa Fire Department, Home Safety Checklist: www.cityoftulsa.org
- Tulsa Fire Department, Adult and Senior Programs: www.cityoftulsa.org