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Chimney Repair, Sweep & Inspection in Federal Way, WA
Chimney repair, sweep and inspection for Federal Way's 1970s–80s homes, 25 minutes from Renton. Free quote, price match plus 10–25% off.
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- Same-day service often available
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Federal Way grew up around I-5 in the 1970s and 80s, and most of its chimneys date from that boom. We serve the whole city, from Twin Lakes and Dash Point on the Sound side to Lakota, Steel Lake and West Campus east of the freeway, about 25 minutes down I-5 or SR 167 from our Renton office.
We do chimney repair, inspections, sweeps, chase cover replacement, chase repair, crown repair and firebox crack repair. The quote is free. If you have another company's quote, the second opinion is free and we match it and take 10–25% off. Same-day service is often available. Chase covers start at $299, crown rebuilds at $299, fireplace crack repair at $299. If you're not happy, we're not done.
We serve all of Federal Way: Twin Lakes, Dash Point, Dumas Bay, Adelaide, Lakota, Mirror Lake, Marine Hills, Redondo, Steel Lake, the downtown core and West Campus, in ZIP codes 98003 and 98023.
Services in Federal Way
Chimney & fireplace services in Federal Way, WA
Local Conditions
Chimney problems we see in Federal Way
Federal Way's western edge along Dash Point and Dumas Bay is open to Puget Sound, and the whole city shares the regional 40.34-inch annual rain normal, about 73% of it between October and March. With winter lows averaging near 37°F and roughly 60 days a year touching freezing, wet masonry on 1970s chimneys cycles through freeze and thaw repeatedly, which spalls brick and cracks crowns. Wooded lake neighborhoods stay shaded, where moss spreads fastest October through April.
Federal Way's median home was built in 1984, and most of the city is 1970s–80s subdivision housing with some 1990s–2000s infill. Homes from that window typically have either a brick masonry chimney or an early factory-built zero-clearance fireplace in a framed chase. Those early prefab units are now decades old, so firebox panels, chase covers and chase framing are all wearing out.
- Cracked refractory panels in 1970s–80s zero-clearance fireplaces: fireplace crack repair
- Original galvanized chase covers rusted through: chase cover replacement
- Rot at the top of the chase behind the siding: chase repair or chase rebuild
- Cracked crowns on masonry stacks: crown repair
- Water coming in during Sound-side storms: leak repair
Neighborhoods & Scheduling
Areas we cover in Federal Way
- Twin Lakes and Adelaide
- Dash Point and Dumas Bay
- Marine Hills and Redondo
- Lakota and Mirror Lake
- Steel Lake and Lake Dolloff
- West Campus and Celebration Park
- Des Moines and Normandy Park
Scheduling & arrival in Federal Way
Federal Way is about 25 minutes south of our Renton office via I-5, and we route it with Des Moines, Auburn and Milton stops. Call 206-453-2045 for a window, often the same day.
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Federal Way chimney service FAQ
My Federal Way home has a 1980s metal fireplace with cracked back panels. Can that be repaired?
Usually, yes. Cracked refractory panels in a factory-built firebox can be sealed or replaced depending on severity. Our fireplace crack repair starts at $299. We also inspect the chase cover and flue pipe on the same visit because units of that age often have more than one issue.
How long does it take you to reach Twin Lakes or Dash Point?
About 25 to 30 minutes from Renton outside rush hour, since the west side of Federal Way is a few minutes past the I-5 exits. Same-day service is often available, and we group Federal Way with Des Moines and Auburn jobs so windows stay realistic.
Is a rusty stain on my chimney siding a problem?
Yes. Rust streaks below the metal top of a framed chimney mean the galvanized chase cover is corroding, and water is likely getting into the framing. We replace covers starting at $299 and check the chase for rot at the same time.
Do you price match other South King County chimney companies?
Yes. Show us a written quote, we give you a free second-opinion quote, match it and take 10–25% off. We also tell you honestly if the quoted repair is bigger than your chimney needs, because on 1970s–80s homes a targeted fix is often enough.
Should I get the chimney inspected before selling my Federal Way house?
NFPA 211 recommends a Level 2 inspection when a home changes hands. For 1970s–80s homes, buyers often ask for one, and a camera inspection report from us answers questions about the firebox, flue and chase before they turn into closing-table problems.
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