Chimney Repair in Everett, WA
We rebuild wood-framed chimney chases: framing, sheathing, siding, flashing and a sloped cover that sheds water. We serve homeowners across Everett and Snohomish County.
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What we see with chimney chase repair in Everett
Many Everett homes with early-1900s homes in the north end alongside 1960s–80s ramblers and newer townhomes in the south have wood-framed chimney chases. Where salt air and wind off Port Gardner Bay push rain sideways into siding and trim, and older north-end homes often have original wood with no weather barrier behind it, flat chase covers rust and leak, and the chase framing rots from the top down.
We work across Everett from the north end to Mill Creek’s edge. We regularly work in North Everett, Riverside, Bayside, Silver Lake, Mariner, View Ridge and Lowell.
Everett sits between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River delta, so homes get salt air on the west side and river fog on the east side. Victorian and Craftsman homes around Rucker Hill and North Everett, 1950s–70s ramblers in Lowell, Silver Lake and View Ridge, and newer townhomes toward Mill Creek.
Signs you need chimney chase repair in Everett
- Rust streaks running down the chase siding
- A flat or sagging chase cover
- Soft or bulging siding on the chase
- Water stains near the fireplace inside
- Cracked siding at the top of the chase
How we handle chimney chase repair in Everett
Free on-site inspection: we probe the wood, check moisture and find where the water gets in.
A written scope and price with photos, before any work starts.
We remove every damaged section and rebuild framing, sheathing and barrier as needed.
Flashing, siding, trim and paint so the repair matches and the leak does not come back.
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Chimney Repair in Everett: what you should know
Many homes in Everett have wood-framed chimney chases, boxes framed and sided like the house around a metal flue. The top of the chase is closed with a metal cover. When that cover is flat or rusted, it holds water, and the chase framing rots from the top down.
What causes it in Everett
Flat or sagging chase covers
Galvanized covers rust and hold water instead of shedding it.
Missing storm collar
Water runs down the flue pipe into the chase.
Poor roof-to-chase flashing
Step flashing and counter flashing at the roof line fail and leak into the chase.
Siding without clearance at the roof
Chase siding that touches the roof soaks up water.
What our chimney chase repair includes
- Inspection of cover, flashing, siding and framing
- Removal of damaged siding, sheathing and framing
- New studs, top plates and blocking
- New sheathing and weather barrier
- Step and counter flashing at the roof line
- New siding and trim matched to the house
- Sloped stainless chase cover with drip edge and storm collar
How to prevent it
- Look for rust streaks on chase siding
- Replace flat galvanized covers with sloped stainless ones
- Make sure the storm collar is sealed at the flue
- Have roof flashing checked when the roof is replaced
- Keep chase siding painted
What affects the cost in Everett
Replacing a chase cover alone is a modest job. When the framing at the top of the chase has rotted, the work includes scaffolding or roof access, framing, sheathing and siding, which adds up quickly. Catching a rusted cover early is far cheaper than rebuilding a chase.
How long it takes
A cover replacement usually takes a day. A chase rebuild with framing and siding takes three to seven days depending on height and roof access.
Why homeowners in Everett choose Goodbye Rot
We fix the cause, not just the surface. Every chimney chase repair job starts with a free on-site inspection, moisture readings and photos, and you get a written scope and price before work begins. We are licensed, bonded and insured in Washington, and our repairs carry a 24-month workmanship warranty.
Chimney Repair in Everett: common questions
How do I know if my chase cover is leaking in Everett?
Do you replace the chase cover too?
Which Everett neighborhoods do you serve?
Is the estimate free in Everett?
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- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Free on-site estimates
- 24-month workmanship warranty
Get a free chimney chase repair estimate in Everett
We'll inspect the damage on-site, show you what caused it, and give you a clear written scope and price.