- Serving Seattle, the Eastside, and South Sound
- Upfront pricing before any work starts
When the brick is failing across the whole stack, the liner is gone, or the chimney is leaning, repair stops making sense. We rebuild chimneys from the roofline up or replace the full system, and we explain why replacement is the right call before you commit.
Unreinforced brick chimneys were the single most common structural failure in the 2001 Nisqually earthquake, and thousands of Seattle homes built before 1960 still have them. Rebuilding gives you the option of a reinforced stack or a lightweight factory-built chimney that carries far less weight above the roof.
Replacement also resets the water problem. A new crown with a proper overhang, new flashing, and a cap keep the stack dry for decades instead of chasing leaks year after year.
Replacement is quoted after an inspection because scope varies so much: a rebuild above the roofline is a very different job from a full-height rebuild. You get an itemized fixed quote, and where a repair would honestly do the job we say so.
In Seattle, rebuilding above the roofline generally requires a building permit, and a full rebuild always does. We confirm requirements with the jurisdiction before quoting.
Usually. Seattle homes use a limited range of brick colors and sizes, and reclaimed brick is available for older houses when a close match matters.
A rebuild above the roofline typically takes two to four days in dry weather. Full-height rebuilds take longer and are scheduled for the dry season.
