Chimney Services in Seattle, WA
Seattle Chimney Pros is based in South Seattle and works on chimneys across the city. Seattle was founded in 1851, so the city has chimneys of nearly every age, and every one of them spends the winter in the rain.
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Chimneys in Seattle
Seattle lies on an isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, and the city is said to rest on seven hills, among them Capitol Hill, First Hill, Beacon Hill and Queen Anne. Roofs here sit at every height and pitch, which changes how a crew reaches a chimney and how much wind and rain the top of it takes.
The Great Seattle Fire of 1889 destroyed the central business district, and the city has been rebuilt and added to for well over a century since. Houses outside downtown come from many different decades, so the chimneys on them run from original masonry to metal flues put in during later remodels. Each kind ages in its own way, and each needs a different check.
Winters are cool and wet. In January a typical day reaches about 48 degrees and drops to about 38, and brick that stays damp through months of that is where cracked crowns, loose flashing and failing mortar begin. We are based in South Seattle, ZIP 98118, so many Seattle calls are close to home for us.
Seattle at a glance
Seattle was founded on November 13, 1851, and was re-incorporated on December 2, 1869.
Source: WikipediaThe 2020 census counted 737,015 people in Seattle.
Source: WikipediaSeattle sits on an isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, and its high point is 520 feet above sea level at Myrtle Reservoir Park.
Source: WikipediaIn an average year Seattle has 150 days with at least 0.01 inches of precipitation, and about 39.34 inches in total, measured at SeaTac.
Source: Wikipedia
What Seattle homes ask us about most
- Chimney Sweeping & CleaningWood fires in a damp climate leave creosote on the flue walls, and a sweep removes it before the next cold snap.
- Chimney Waterproofing & SealingRain on roughly 150 days a year keeps brick wet, and a breathable sealer helps it dry between storms.
- Chimney Flashing RepairFlashing is the seam where roof and chimney meet, and it is the first place a steady drizzle finds a gap.
Questions from Seattle homeowners
Is a Seattle chimney exposed to a lot of rain?
Seattle averages about 39 inches of precipitation a year, spread over around 150 rainy days. That is a steady, light kind of wet, which is hard on mortar joints, crowns and flashing.
Do you work in every Seattle neighborhood?
We are based in South Seattle, ZIP 98118, and we work across the city. Call with your address and we will confirm that we can come.
When should I book a chimney sweep in Seattle?
Late summer or early fall, before the heating season starts, is a good time. A yearly inspection is also what NFPA 211 calls for.