Kirkland & the Northshore, WA
Chimney waterproofing in Kirkland applies a breathable water repellent that keeps the brick from soaking up rain while still letting it dry.
Our price
$285–$795
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$99 plus tax, deducted when you approve the repair
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What we do
Sweeping, inspection, relining and masonry — one local crew for the whole chimney.
A chimney inspection in Kirkland shows whether the flue, liner, crown and flashing are sound before you light a fire, sell a house or head into another wet season.
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A chimney sweep in Kirkland takes out the soot and creosote that a winter of fires leaves in the flue, so the next season starts with nothing in there to burn.
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Chimney repair in Kirkland fixes the brickwork, firebox and structure of a chimney that is letting in water or losing its shape.
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Chimney relining in Kirkland puts a new stainless liner inside a flue whose clay tiles are cracked, missing or the wrong size for the appliance.
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A chimney cap installed in Kirkland keeps rain, leaves and nesting animals out of the flue and, with a screen, stops sparks from leaving it.
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Gas fireplace service in Kirkland covers the burner, pilot, logs, glass and venting, so the fireplace lights reliably and sends its exhaust outside.
Learn moreRanges shown for orientation — the exact figure is written up on-site, after the inspection.
The Western Regional Climate Center counts only four to eight clear or partly cloudy days a month in western Washington's winter, and WeatherSpark gives Kirkland about 6.8 months of wetter weather. Brick that stays damp that long takes on water deep in its pores, and every freeze works on it from the inside. A breathable repellent changes that: rain beads on the surface, and moisture already inside can still escape as vapor. We only apply it to masonry that is already sound, after any cracks or joints have been repaired.
WeatherSpark reports that about 37% of the area within two miles of Kirkland is water, and many chimneys on shoreline lots stand clear of trees and neighboring roofs, with nothing to break the rain. A breathable repellent helps them dry out between storms.
In a climate this wet, brick that drinks water will eventually break down. A repellent lets it shed rain for years, which is far less than rebuilding what the water destroys.
Waterproofing is only as good as the masonry under it. A non-breathable coating, like paint or a film-forming sealer, traps moisture in the brick, and trapped water freezes and flakes the faces just as fast as rain does. That is why we use vapor-permeable products and repair first. The winter air here stays humid too: the Western Regional Climate Center puts January relative humidity in the region's interior valleys near 87 percent at 4 a.m. and about 78 percent at 4 p.m., so brick that cannot breathe out will stay wet.
How it works
Cracks and bad joints are repaired first; sealing over them would trap water.
Dirt, moss and loose efflorescence come off so the repellent can bond.
The repellent goes on in even coats across every exposed side of the stack.
Water beading on the treated brick and photos of the finished stack.
Licensed& insured Washington chimney contractor
4 communitiesAcross the Northshore, King County
$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 4 Northshore 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 (425) 793-2992 — a local Northshore number, the same one on every page of this site.
Licensed& insured Washington chimney contractor
4 communitiesAcross the Northshore, King County
$99 plus taxInspection, credited toward an approved quote
Every jobDocumented with before-and-after photos
Serving the Northshore, Kirkland to Woodinville
Yes, on sound masonry with a breathable product. It cuts the amount of rain the brick absorbs, which slows freeze damage and staining.
Our range is $285–$795, depending on the size of the chimney and how much preparation the brick needs.
It wears with sun and weather, so plan on reapplying every few years. We check its condition on each annual inspection.
Not until the cracks and joints are repaired. Sealing over them would lock water inside the masonry.
A breathable repellent is designed to be close to invisible once dry. The brick keeps its color and texture.
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A chimney sweep in Kirkland takes out the soot and creosote that a winter of fires leaves in the flue, so the next season starts with nothing in there to burn.
Learn moreA chimney inspection in Kirkland shows whether the flue, liner, crown and flashing are sound before you light a fire, sell a house or head into another wet season.
Learn moreChimney relining in Kirkland puts a new stainless liner inside a flue whose clay tiles are cracked, missing or the wrong size for the appliance.
Learn more| Service | Price in Kirkland | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Waterproofing | $285–$795 | Breathable sealer — reapplied every 3–5 years in this climate |
| Chimney Sweep | $189–$459 | Full flue swept, Level 1 inspection included |
| Chimney Inspection | $99 plus tax | Level 1 visual; Level 2 adds a full camera scan |
| Chimney Relining | From $1,900 | Full-length stainless liner, sized to the appliance |
Ranges are what these jobs are quoted at in Kirkland. 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.
