Red-brown Craftsman-era house with brick chimneys and stone gate posts on an overcast day

Seattle · Bellevue · Everett · Kent · Tacoma

Chimneys that keep the rain out.

Chimney leak repair, sweeping, earthquake-damaged chimney repair, gas fireplace service, inserts and gas logs, masonry and rebuilds across the Seattle metro. Every job starts with a free inspection.

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What's going on?

Find your problem. See the fix.

The problems we see most in Seattle-area fireplaces and chimneys, what usually causes them, and the typical 2026 price range here.

01Water in the fireplace, a stain on the ceiling, moss on the brickChimney Leak RepairRain through crown, cap or flashing$300 – $2,500 02Brick faces popping off, mortar falling outRepointing & Spalled BrickFreeze-thaw damage$500 – $2,500 03Chimney leaning, or the top is falling apartChimney RebuildYears of water and frost$1,000 – $15,000+04Cracked concrete top on the chimneyChimney Crown RepairCrown cracked by frost$600 – $2,200 05Time for the yearly cleaningChimney Sweep & CleaningSoot and creosote build-upAfter free inspection 06Thick, shiny black crust inside the flueCreosote RemovalGlazed creosote$400 – $900+07Cracked or missing flue tiles, or no liner at allChimney Liners & ReliningOld or unlined flue$1,500 – $5,000 08Smoke coming into the roomSmoky Fireplace & DraftDraft, damper or flue size$150 – $1,500 09Birds, squirrels or raccoons in the chimneyAnimal RemovalNo cap$300 – $750 10Want a wood stove or insert that actually heatsWood Stove InstallationStove, liner and permit$3,000 – $8,000 11Gas fireplace won't light or stay litGas Fireplace Repair & ServicePilot, thermocouple, igniter$150 – $1,000 12Cracked or loose brick after an earthquakeEarthquake-Damaged Chimney RepairOld brick, no reinforcement$1,000 – $15,000+13Can't use the fireplace during burn bansBurn-Ban Ready Fireplace UpgradeGas logs or certified insert$500 – $8,000 14Buying or selling a house with a fireplaceFree Chimney InspectionFree inspection with photosFree

Typical 2026 prices in the Seattle metro. Cleanings are priced at the free inspection. Your exact price is written down before any work starts.

Wood logs burning brightly inside a dark brick firebox

Wood and gas

Every kind of fire, kept dry.

Puget Sound homes burn wood in old brick fireplaces, stoves and inserts, and gas in newer homes and conversions. Whatever you have, the chimney above it lives in the rain.

iMasonry wood fireplaceBrick firebox and flue, common in older Seattle and Tacoma homes. Needs sweeping, a working damper and a dry crown.

iiWood stove or insertCommon for real heat in a cool, damp climate. Builds creosote and needs its liner or pipe cleaned every season.

iiiGas fireplace or insertGlass-front direct-vent units and gas logs. Needs a yearly check of the pilot, burner, glass seal and vent.

ivFactory-built fireplaceA metal chimney inside a framed chase, common in newer homes. The chase cover on top is what keeps the rain out.

Chimney sweeping

Masonry

From one loose brick to a new stack.

From Craftsman bungalows and Seattle boxes to newer homes with metal chases, chimneys fail from the top down. We repair what can be saved and rebuild what can't.

Blue-gray Craftsman house with a brick chimney and deep porch on a Seattle corner

Chimney rebuilds$1,000 – $15,000+

White hip-roofed bungalow with a brick chimney and covered porch under spring trees

Repointing & brick$500 – $2,500

Brick chimney rising above a gabled shingle roof against a gray sky

Crowns & caps$600 – $2,200

Smoking brick chimney on a weathered wood-shingle roof below damp fir forest

Flashing & leaks$300 – $1,800

Weathered old brick chimney with crumbling mortar on a worn roof

Earthquake damage$1,000 – $15,000+

Why Seattle chimneys fail

Rain, moss and the next quake.

What we fix most across the Puget Sound.

Rain

the number one cause of chimney damage here

Water gets in through cracked crowns, missing caps and tired flashing, and moss holds it against the brick. Chimney leak repair

Quakes

old brick chimneys crack and loosen

Unreinforced brick above the roofline is the part of a house most likely to be damaged in an earthquake. Earthquake chimney repair

Burn bans

wood smoke is restricted on bad-air days

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency calls burn bans when the air is poor. Gas fireplaces and some certified units are treated differently. Burn-ban ready upgrades

The first visit

The inspection is free.

No cleaning price to haggle over at the door. We look first, show you photos, and write the price down before any work.

Chimney inspection

Crown, cap, flashing and brick from the roof
Flue, damper, smoke chamber and firebox from inside
Photos of everything we find
A written price for anything that needs doing

Buying or selling a house

Same top-to-bottom look before closing
Written findings you can hand to the other side
A buyer's inspector will look at the chimney; ours is free and gives you written findings first

What the inspection covers

Glass-front fireplace insert in a stacked-stone surround with timber mantel

Burn bans

Keep the fire on bad-air days.

During a Puget Sound burn ban, an open wood fireplace usually has to stay cold. Gas logs, a gas insert or a certified wood insert can change what you're allowed to use. We check what fits your fireplace at the free inspection.

Burn-ban ready upgrades

Gas fireplace service

Fallen autumn leaves in a rain puddle on a wet Tacoma street

Where we work

The Seattle metro, Everett to Tacoma.

SeattleSeattle · Shoreline · Lake Forest Park · Burien

The EastsideBellevue · Kirkland · Redmond · Issaquah · Woodinville · Sammamish

North End & Snohomish CountyEverett · Lynnwood · Edmonds · Bothell · Marysville · Mill Creek

South King CountyRenton · Kent · Auburn · Federal Way · Des Moines · Tukwila

Tacoma & Pierce CountyTacoma · Puyallup · Lakewood · Gig Harbor · University Place

Every town we serve

FAQ

Questions

Do you charge for the inspection?

No. The inspection is free. We check the fireplace and chimney from the roof and from inside, take photos, and write down the price of anything that needs doing before any work starts. Cleanings are priced at that visit too.

Why does my chimney leak when it rains?

Usually because water gets past the top of the chimney: a cracked crown, a missing or rusted cap, or worn flashing where the chimney meets the roof. Moss on the brick holds water against it. We find where it gets in at the free inspection and photograph it.

Is my old brick chimney an earthquake risk?

Unreinforced brick above the roofline is one of the parts of a house most often damaged in earthquakes. We check for cracks, loose brick and a shifted top at the free inspection and tell you what we find, with photos.

Can I use my fireplace during a burn ban?

It depends on the ban and on what you burn. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency calls burn bans when the air is poor, and wood burning is restricted during them. Check the agency's current status before you light a wood fire. Gas fireplaces are treated differently.

How often should a chimney be cleaned?

NFPA 211, the national standard, calls for an inspection at least once a year and cleaning when needed. Wood stoves and inserts used all winter often need more than one cleaning a season.

Do you work on gas fireplaces?

Yes. We service and repair gas fireplaces and inserts, install gas logs and gas inserts, and convert wood fireplaces to gas.

Book online

Pick a day. We'll bring a ladder.

Free inspection in a 3-hour window: 8 to 11, 11 to 2, or 2 to 5. We call to confirm before we arrive.