How much does a chimney sweep cost? This question has several answers. It depends on exactly what you are ordering, the location, and the condition of the chimney. Let's break this down specifically.
Overview of chimney sweeping prices in Praha 2026
| Service | Indicative price: Praha |
|---|---|
| Flue gas duct inspection (inspection report) | from 1 800 Kč |
| Chimney cleaning (1 flue) | from 600 Kč |
| Inspection + report | from 500 Kč |
| Cleaning + inspection + report (combined service) | from 900 Kč |
| Core drilling (1 metre of ducting) | from 600 Kč/m |
| Camera inspection of the flue | from 1 200 Kč |
| Emergency call-out (within 24 hours) | depending on the scope, basic call-out charge from 800 Kč |
These prices are indicative. - apply to a typical residential chimney in Praha. I will provide the exact price after a phone conversation or during an inspection.
What affects the final price?
1. Performance type
An inspection report is a different document from a cleaning protocol. An inspection requires more specialist work and the administration is more demanding, which is why it costs more. Read the differences.
2. Chimney length and accessibility
A multi-storey detached house with a 12 m chimney is different work from a 5 m flue in an apartment building. A roof that is difficult to access (steep pitch, no safety equipment) increases the cost due to extra time and safety measures required.
3. Chimney condition
A chimney that has been regularly cleaned is ready in 30-60 minutes. A chimney neglected for 5 years with a deposit of hard soot requires milling, several hours of work and usually also lining. Regular maintenance is significantly cheaper in the end.
4. Prague vs. Peripheral areas
Chimney sweeps in Prague centre 1-3 usually do not charge an additional fee for travel. For trips to the outskirts of Prague or surrounding areas, a travel surcharge may be added or the price may increase slightly.
5. Combination of capacities
If cleaning, inspection and issuing of the protocol are carried out in a single visit, it is significantly cheaper than three separate call-outs.
Tip on how to save money: Schedule cleaning and inspection for a single visit. Two visits at different times are always more expensive. And remember, cleaning is legally required 1–2 times a year anyway.
Find out the price for your chimney - Call me, tell me the appliance type and the approximate chimney length, and I will give you an exact estimate right over the phone.
Call 277 278 918What to watch out for when choosing a chimney sweep?
- Qualifications: The chimney sweep issuing inspection reports must hold authorisation under Act No. 34/2016 Coll. Ask for or request the certificate.
- Protocol as standard: Every chimney job should be documented with a protocol. A chimney sweep who does not issue a protocol will not assist you in the event of damage.
- Suspiciously low price: Cleaning for under 300 Kč is usually carried out without a protocol or by an unqualified person.
- Unnecessary recommended work: A serious chimney sweep will recommend only what is truly necessary. If they offer flue boring, liner installation and inspection immediately upon their first visit without an inspection, be wary.
Prague vs. Surrounding areas, how big is the difference?
In Prague, chimney sweeping prices are slightly higher than in rural areas or smaller towns. The difference is not dramatic, cleaning in Prague from 600 Kč versus from 400–500 Kč in a smaller town. Inspections in Prague from 1 800 Kč versus from 1 200–1 500 Kč outside Prague.
Is it worth looking for the cheapest chimney sweep outside Praha? If you pay for travel and risk an inferior protocol, probably not.