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Chimney Leak Repair in Everett, WA
Water stain near the fireplace in Everett? We track it to the crown, flashing, cap or chase cover and fix that. Free quote, same-day often available.
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Everett chimney leaks show up as a brown stain on the ceiling next to the fireplace, damp drywall on the chimney wall, or a musty smell in a bedroom that shares the chase. Where the water comes in depends on which part of town you are in. On the pre-1940 brick chimneys of north Everett and Riverside, it is usually a cracked or washed-out crown, open mortar joints on the windward face, or flashing that was last touched when the roof was replaced. In south Everett's 1970s-90s subdivisions the chimney is a wood-framed chase with a sheet-metal cover on top, and that cover rusts through, pools water, or was never sealed at the flue collar.
We start with the free quote: we go up, water-test if needed, and find the actual entry point rather than caulking everything and hoping. Then we fix that part. Crown rebuilds start at $299, chase covers at $299, and flashing and tuckpointing are quoted on the spot. Everett is about 45 minutes from our Renton office, and because leaks get worse with every storm, we try to get there the same day during the wet season. If you have a bid from another company, we price match and take 10-25% off, and if you are not happy with the result, we are not done.
Symptoms
Signs Everett homeowners notice
- Water pooling in the firebox or dripping from the damper after rain
- Brown stain on the ceiling or wall beside the chimney that grows during the wet season
- White crusty efflorescence on the brick inside or outside
- Rust streaks down the siding of a framed chimney or down the face of the brick
- Spalling brick faces or crumbling mortar near the top of the chimney
- Damp firebox walls even when it has not rained for a day or two
Everett Conditions
Why this happens in Everett
Everett sits in the same rain pattern as the rest of Puget Sound: the Sea-Tac 1991-2020 normal is 40.34 inches a year, and November through January alone brings about 17.8 inches, roughly 44% of the annual total. That is when most Everett leak calls come in. A chimney does not have to be badly damaged to leak that much water; a hairline crown crack on a north Everett brick chimney or a pinhole in a south Everett chase cover sees rain on most of the roughly 150-156 wet days a year.
What makes the leak grow is the freeze-thaw. Winter lows here average 37-38F, so water sitting in a crack freezes overnight and thaws by afternoon, many times a winter, and the Brick Industry Association notes that saturated masonry that freezes repeatedly cracks and spalls. A crown crack that was a stain in November is typically a crumbling crown by March. Moss, which spreads fastest October through April on shaded roof slopes, holds extra water against the masonry and in mortar joints and adds to it.
How It Works
Our chimney leak repair process
Map the symptom
We ask where the water shows up, when, and how long after rain, because each entry point leaves a different signature.
Check the top
Crown, cap and chase cover are inspected first, since they are the most common leak sources and the fastest to rule in or out.
Check the roofline and masonry
Flashing, mortar joints, spalled brick and the flue itself are checked, including for condensation that mimics a leak.
Fix in the right order
We repair the entry points that are actually leaking, from the top down, and leave the sound ones alone.
Water-test and follow up
Where possible we run water on the repair to confirm it is dry, and if the next storm proves us wrong, we come back at no charge.
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Chimney Leak Repair in Everett — FAQ
Why does my Everett chimney only leak during big storms?
Wind-driven rain finds gaps that a light drizzle does not: a hairline crown crack, an open mortar joint on the windward side, or a lifted flashing edge. Everett's heaviest rain comes November through January, so that is when we see it. We water-test to find the entry point and quote the fix for free.
Is the leak coming from the chimney or the roof?
That is the first thing we answer, because the fix is different. Staining right at the chimney wall or on the ceiling beside it usually points to the crown, cap, flashing or chase cover. We check all four, tell you which one it is, and if it turns out to be a roofing problem we will say so instead of selling you chimney work.
How soon can you do chimney leak repair in Everett?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Everett and the rest of Snohomish County.
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