How Much Does Chimney Relining Cost?
Chimney relining costs $1,500 to $4,500 in Dallas–Fort Worth for a standard stainless steel liner (Lowes Chimney Sweep) and $2,500 to $6,500 for taller or insulated systems (ALC Chimney Service); nationally it averages $1,200 to $4,600 (HomeGuide, 2026). Ember Chimney & Fireplace gives a free written relining estimate after a Level 2 camera inspection, with the footage and the price in writing before any work.
This guide covers what is in a relining price, why quotes for the same chimney can differ by thousands, and when relining is required rather than optional.
Chimney Relining Prices by Job
| Liner | Range (2026) | What Ember’s estimate includes |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless liner, national average | $1,200 to $4,600 | |
| Stainless liner per foot, national | $20 to $90 | |
| Dallas–Fort Worth, standard stainless reline | $1,500 to $4,500 | 304 or 316 stainless, top plate, cap, connection |
| Dallas–Fort Worth, tall or insulated | $2,500 to $6,500+ | Insulation wrap or pour, offsets worked through |
| Dallas, gas liner replacement (one company) | $850 | Sized to the appliance, top plate and cap |
| Dallas, full stainless reline (same company) | $4,386 to $9,500 | |
| Old clay tile removal | Quoted per chimney | Only when the flue is too small for the liner |
| Level 2 camera inspection | Booked first | Required before any relining quote; the estimate after it is free |
Sources: HomeGuide, Lowes Chimney Sweep, ALC Chimney Service, The One Chimney Sweep. Ember’s relining estimates in Dallas–Fort Worth and metro Atlanta are free and in writing, and liners carry the manufacturer’s lifetime warranty when installed and maintained as specified.
What Makes Relining Cost More
- Height. Liners are priced partly per foot. A two-story chimney is twice the liner of a one-story.
- Diameter and grade. A 6-inch gas liner costs less than an 8-inch wood liner. 316 stainless for wood and 304 for gas; the alloy has to match the fuel or it corrodes.
- Insulation. Wood-burning liners and exterior chimneys need an insulation wrap or pour to keep the flue warm and the draft right. It adds material and a day.
- Offsets. A flue that jogs around a fireplace above or a roofline needs a flexible liner worked through the bend.
- Old tiles. If the clay flue is too narrow for the right-size liner, the tiles are broken out first. That is the most expensive line on any relining quote.
- Connection and top. The connection at the smoke chamber, a new top plate and a cap are part of every proper reline.
When Relining Is Required
- Cracked, spalled or missing flue tiles found on a Level 2 inspection.
- After a chimney fire. Heat cracks tiles even when the fire seemed small.
- A new insert or stove. The liner must be sized to the appliance, per NFPA 211 and the manufacturer.
- A gas appliance in a wood flue. Condensation from the cooler exhaust destroys mortar joints.
- No liner at all. Older homes and some prefab chase conversions.
A liner is not needed for a sound clay flue used with the open fireplace it was built for. A yearly chimney inspection is what tells you which case you have; see what an inspection costs.
Book a Relining Estimate
Ember Chimney & Fireplace is a BBB Accredited Business with an A rating. Our CSIA-certified technicians scope, size and install stainless steel liners across Dallas–Fort Worth and metro Atlanta, with the camera footage and a written price before any work. Seniors get 10% off and military members 5% off. See chimney relining for the service page, and chimney repair cost if the crown or brick needs work at the same time.
