Chimney Repair in Seattle, WA
We rebuild wood-framed chimney chases: framing, sheathing, siding, flashing and a sloped cover that sheds water. We serve homeowners across Seattle and King County.
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What we see with chimney chase repair in Seattle
Many Seattle homes with early-1900s Craftsman bungalows and Tudors, mid-century homes and new townhomes have wood-framed chimney chases. Where older Craftsman homes still have original cedar siding with no weather barrier behind it, and new townhomes have complicated flashing at decks, parapets and rooftop patios, flat chase covers rust and leak, and the chase framing rots from the top down.
We focus on north Seattle and nearby neighborhoods, where most of our Seattle jobs are. We regularly work in Ballard, Greenwood, Wallingford, Green Lake, Ravenna, Lake City, Northgate and Magnolia.
North Seattle neighborhoods sit between Puget Sound, Lake Washington and Lake Union, with dense lots, mature street trees and marine air. Early-1900s Craftsman bungalows and Tudors in Wallingford, Ballard and Ravenna, mid-century homes in Lake City and Northgate, and new townhomes throughout.
Signs you need chimney chase repair in Seattle
- 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 Seattle
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.
Recent chimney repair projects
Chimney Repair in Seattle: what you should know
Many homes in Seattle 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 Seattle
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 Seattle
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 Seattle 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 Seattle: common questions
How do I know if my chase cover is leaking in Seattle?
Do you replace the chase cover too?
Which Seattle neighborhoods do you serve?
Is the estimate free in Seattle?
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Need chimney repair in Seattle? Tell us about it.
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Free on-site estimates
- 24-month workmanship warranty
Get a free chimney chase repair estimate in Seattle
We'll inspect the damage on-site, show you what caused it, and give you a clear written scope and price.