North Seattle, WA
A chimney inspection in North Seattle records the condition of liner, crown, cap, flashing and firebox in photographs, so decisions about the fireplace rest on what was seen.
What we charge
$99 plus tax
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Sweeping, inspection, relining and masonry — one local crew for the whole chimney.
A chimney inspection in North Seattle records the condition of liner, crown, cap, flashing and firebox in photographs, so decisions about the fireplace rest on what was seen.
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A chimney sweep in North Seattle clears out what a winter of fires deposits in the flue, soot first and creosote with it, and finishes with photos that show the liner as it really is.
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Chimney repair in North Seattle is the structural side of the trade: replacing broken brick, relaying courses that have moved, and rebuilding a stack from the roofline when repair no longer holds.
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Chimney relining in North Seattle gives a flue with cracked tiles, or one too wide for a new appliance, a continuous stainless steel liner sized to what burns below.
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Chimney cap installation in North Seattle puts a screened stainless steel cover on the flue outlet, shutting out rain, leaves, birds and embers.
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Gas fireplace service in North Seattle covers burner, pilot, glass and vent, each cleaned and tested, so the appliance lights on demand and its exhaust leaves the house.
Learn moreRanges shown for orientation — the exact figure is written up on-site, after the inspection.
North Seattle is old by Seattle standards. Citywide, the American Community Survey dates 22.8% of housing units to 1939 or earlier, more than twice King County's share. Two ZIP areas here run well above that: 36.3% in 98117, north and west of the Ballard core, and 34.7% in 98103, a ZIP area common to Fremont, Green Lake, Wallingford, Phinney Ridge and the south of Greenwood. The survey gives a build year and nothing about the fireplace, so our first task on site is to identify the system in front of us (masonry, factory-built or gas) and then report on it part by part.
Northgate shows how much the checklist can change within a few miles. ZIP area 98125, which takes in Northgate, is the postwar end of North Seattle: just 7.6% of its housing units predate 1940, and the median unit was built in 1974. In 98117 the median year is 1950. The Census does not say what kind of fireplace either area has, so we never assume one from the address; the technician names the system only after seeing it.
The schedule comes from NFPA 211, which the Chimney Safety Institute of America cites: a check every year of each chimney, fireplace and vent. Three things are examined, namely whether the structure is sound, how much has been deposited and whether clearances are kept, and light use changes nothing. None of those three shows from an armchair.
Earthquakes are the reason an old Seattle chimney deserves a close look. The Department of Construction and Inspections states that the city has an 86 percent chance of a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. FEMA's advisory on masonry chimneys names the likeliest casualties: old unreinforced brick stacks whose mortar has weakened. It adds that modern, code-compliant masonry chimneys can be significantly damaged as well. A cracked flue tile or an open joint may leave no trace in the living room, which is why the camera exists.
How it works
What you burn, how often, what has been repaired, and what prompted the call.
Brick with a clay tile flue, a factory-built metal fireplace, or gas equipment on a dedicated vent.
Firebox, then roof; a camera travels the flue when the two ends leave doubt.
You keep the photos and the findings, and every quoted item stands on its own line.
Licensed& insured Washington chimney contractor
10 neighborhoodsNorth Seattle, from Ballard to Wedgwood
$99 plus taxInspection, credited toward an approved quote
Every jobDocumented with before-and-after photos
If any of these sound familiar, book the $99 plus tax inspection — credited toward the work if you approve the quote:
By town
The 10 North Seattle communities we serve. Pick yours for local scheduling and the chimney issues we see there.
Before and after
Illustrations of what each repair changes on a typical chimney — not photos of a specific job.
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Four steps, each one on paper — so you always know what happens next.
Choose a genuine opening on the crew's calendar. Confirmation is immediate.
Liner, crown, cap, flashing and masonry examined in order — each finding photographed.
One document, plain numbers, covering only the work your chimney genuinely needs.
The repair is completed, then handed over with before-and-after photos of every item.
Before you let anyone in
Every fact below is one you can check yourself before we ever set foot on your roof.
The on-site inspection is $99 plus tax, and it is credited toward the work when you approve the written quote. Booking online asks for no card.
You get the price in writing, for the work your chimney actually needs, and nothing starts until you have approved it.
Each item we inspect or repair is photographed before and after, so the condition of your chimney is on record.
Call (206) 429-6308 — a local North Seattle number, the same one on every page of this site.
Licensed& insured Washington chimney contractor
10 neighborhoodsNorth Seattle, from Ballard to Wedgwood
$99 plus taxInspection, credited toward an approved quote
Every jobDocumented with before-and-after photos
Serving ten North Seattle neighborhoods
$99 plus tax for each chimney, and the level reached does not change it. If the visit leads to work and our quote gets your approval, that fee is credited toward the job.
Reach. At Level 1 the technician reports on whatever eyes and hands get to with no tools. At Level 2 a camera films the flue from firebox to cap, which puts the hidden middle on record. We begin at Level 1 and go further only if it leaves something unanswered.
About two hours. That leaves room for the roof, the hearth and a camera pass if one is needed.
It is. NFPA 211's annual check, as CSIA presents it, applies to vents and fireplaces of every kind. Newer systems wear in their own ways: a chase cover rusts, a vent joint works loose, a cap goes missing after a storm.
No. The report describes each finding and shows its photo. Where a repair makes sense, a quote in writing accompanies the report, and you decide.
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A chimney sweep in North Seattle clears out what a winter of fires deposits in the flue, soot first and creosote with it, and finishes with photos that show the liner as it really is.
Learn moreChimney relining in North Seattle gives a flue with cracked tiles, or one too wide for a new appliance, a continuous stainless steel liner sized to what burns below.
Learn moreChimney repair in North Seattle is the structural side of the trade: replacing broken brick, relaying courses that have moved, and rebuilding a stack from the roofline when repair no longer holds.
Learn more| Service | Price in North Seattle | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | Level 1 visual; Level 2 adds a full camera scan |
| Chimney Sweep | $209–$459 | Full flue swept, Level 1 inspection included |
| Chimney Relining | From $1,900 | Full-length stainless liner, sized to the appliance |
| Chimney Repair | From $425 | Masonry repair — brick and mortar, scoped after diagnosis |
Ranges are what these jobs are quoted at in North Seattle. The exact figure is set on site after a $99 inspection (credited toward the job if you go ahead), and you approve it before any work starts.
Licensed local crews, a $99 on-site inspection credited toward repairs, and a written quote before any work. Book a real open slot on our calendar.
