Kirkland & the Northshore, WA
Chimney masonry repair in Kirkland covers crown rebuilding and repointing, the work that keeps rain from getting into the brick.
Our price
From $475
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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 crown, the slab of mortar or concrete on top of the chimney, is the most rain-exposed surface on the whole house. The Western Regional Climate Center notes that in western Washington December and January are the wettest months, with 20 to 25-plus wet days apiece. A crown that has cracked lets that water straight into the stack, and mortar joints that have eroded do the same from the sides. We rebuild crowns with a proper slope and overhang, grind out and repoint worn joints, and photograph the work so you can see the top of your own chimney.
Kenmore sits where the Sammamish River meets the top of Lake Washington, and Kirkland's downtown faces the lake directly. On open shoreline lots with no trees or taller roofs nearby, the crown and upper joints take the full force of every storm, so we check them closely.
The crown and the joints are the chimney's rain shield. Once they crack or erode, water moves into the brick and the stack begins to deteriorate from the inside.
Water that soaks through a cracked crown or open joints does not just stain the brick. It freezes on cold nights, and ice expands enough to break mortar and flake brick faces. In time it also reaches the flue, where it can crack liner tiles and rust the damper. WeatherSpark puts Kirkland's snowy period at about December 11 to January 22, and freezes cluster around it. A sound crown that sheds water past the brick face, and joints packed full, stop that cycle before it reaches the structure.
How it works
We check whether the crown can be sealed or needs rebuilding, and how far the joints have eroded.
Failed material comes off down to sound masonry.
New crown formed with an overhang; joints packed with fresh mortar.
Photos show you the finished crown and joints.
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
It is the cap of mortar or concrete over the top of the masonry. Crowns crack from shrinkage, from freezes and, often, from having been built flat with no overhang, so water sits on them instead of running off.
Our masonry repair prices start from $475. Sealing a crown costs less than rebuilding one, and repointing depends on how many joints need it.
We grind out the eroded mortar to a set depth and pack the joints with fresh mortar, leaving the brick itself in place. It restores the seal without rebuilding the chimney.
Sometimes. Fine surface cracks on a crown that is still solid take a sealant well. Once it is cracked clean through, loose on the brick or built flat, rebuilding is the fix.
Late summer and early fall, when the brick is drier. Mortar sets best in mild, dry weather, and the work is finished before the wet season begins.
See masonry repair (crown / repointing) pricing in detailMore chimney questions
Chimney repair in Kirkland fixes the brickwork, firebox and structure of a chimney that is letting in water or losing its shape.
Learn moreA 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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Chimney flashing repair in Kirkland reseals or replaces the metal where the chimney meets the roof, the most common path for water into ceilings and walls.
Learn more| Service | Price in Kirkland | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) | From $475 | Crown work, repointing and tuckpointing by surface area |
| Chimney Repair | From $425 | Masonry repair — brick and mortar, scoped after diagnosis |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $235–$850 | Stainless cap fitted; multi-flue and custom at the top |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $375–$1,500 | Reseal at the low end, full flashing replacement at the high |
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.
