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Chimney Repair in Kent, WA
Split-level brick on East Hill, prefab in the 1990s plats: we repair both, 15 minutes down SR 167 from Renton. Free quote.
- Serving Kent & King County
- Free 2nd-opinion quotes
- Price match + 10–25% discount
Free Chimney Repair Quote in Kent
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Kent is a 15-minute drive down SR 167 from our Renton office, and its chimney repairs line up with the hills. East Hill and West Hill are full of 1960s-80s ramblers and split-levels, and the 1960s-70s ones typically have a brick chimney running up an exterior wall: two stories of exposed masonry that takes the weather on three sides. The repairs there are tuckpointing, replacing spalled brick, resetting loose top courses and rebuilding worn crowns. The 1990s-and-later plats on the east side, out toward Covington and Lake Meridian, have factory-built fireplaces in framed chases, where the work is chase covers, caps, storm collars and rotted framing. The valley floor is mostly apartments and warehouses, and the apartment fireplaces are prefab too.
Every Kent repair starts with a free quote; we go up, photograph what is wrong, and price the fix on the spot. Crown rebuilds start at $299, chase covers at $299, chase rebuilds at $299, fireplace crack repair at $299. If you have a bid already, we give a free second-opinion quote and price match plus 10-25% off. Kent is close enough that same-day is common, and if you are not happy with the repair, we are not done: we come back at no charge.
Symptoms
Signs Kent homeowners notice
- Water stains or bubbling paint on the ceiling or wall next to the fireplace
- Rust-colored streaks running down siding or brick below the top of the chimney
- Chips of brick, mortar, or concrete in the gutter or on the ground
- Visible cracks in the concrete slab at the top of the chimney
- A chimney that leans, or a gap opening between the chimney and the house
- Smoky or musty smells from the fireplace when it is not in use
Kent Conditions
Why this happens in Kent
Kent's median home was built in 1985, which splits the city between brick chimneys that are now 45-60 years old and prefab systems around 30. Both are worn by the same weather. The Sea-Tac 1991-2020 normal is 40.34 inches of rain a year, about 73% of it between October and March. Winter lows average 37.1F in December and 37.7F in January, so a wet chimney cycles through freezing and thawing many times a season rather than staying frozen, and the Brick Industry Association ties repeated freeze-thaw of saturated brick to cracking, spalling and disintegration. On an East Hill split-level, the exterior chimney's south and west faces typically show it first.
The tall exposed chimney on a split-level also has more flashing than a chimney that exits near the ridge, and more mortar joints facing the weather, which is why Kent masonry repairs often involve the lower courses near the roofline as much as the crown. Moss spreads fastest October through April on shaded surfaces, and the north side of those chimneys is where it gets a hold.
How It Works
Our chimney repair process
Free quote visit
We inspect the chimney top to bottom, photograph what we find, and hand you a written quote. If you have another company's quote, we review it with you.
Diagnose the entry point
We identify which component is actually letting water, smoke, or heat through, instead of replacing parts on guesswork.
Repair in the right order
Top components come first so the structure dries out, then masonry, then the firebox.
Same-day work when possible
Many crown, cap, cover, and flashing repairs are done on the first visit. Masonry and chase rebuilds are scheduled for a dry window.
Walk-through and guarantee
We show you photos of the finished work. If you are not happy, we are not done, and we re-do it at no charge.
Full details, options and pricing factors on the main Chimney Repair page.
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Chimney Repair in Kent — FAQ
My East Hill split-level has a tall brick chimney on the outside wall with cracks in it. Can it be repaired or does it need rebuilding?
Most can be repaired. Cracked mortar joints get repointed, spalled brick is cut out and replaced, and a loose top section is reset. Rebuilding is only needed when the chimney is leaning or the brick is gone through. We give a free quote with photos either way and match any other bid plus 10-25% off.
Do you do chimney repair for Kent apartment buildings?
Yes. Valley apartment complexes and East Hill condos from the 1980s and 1990s typically have rows of prefab chases with identical covers and caps, and we can quote one unit or the whole building. We provide a written quote with photos for the property manager or HOA, and we schedule around tenants.
How soon can you do chimney repair in Kent?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Kent and the rest of King County.
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