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Chimney Leak Repair in Redmond, WA
Water stains around the fireplace in Redmond? We find where the rain gets in, often the same day, with a free quote.
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In Redmond a chimney leak is usually a chase problem. Most homes here date from the 1980s–2010s, and their fireplaces vent through a wood-framed chase capped with a sheet-metal chase cover. When the cover rusts, its fasteners back out, or the top of the chase was built flat instead of pitched, water collects and drips down beside the pipe into the firebox and the drywall around it. The second common source is the flashing where the chase meets the roof, especially on the two-story homes common on Education Hill and in Overlake, where the chase sits high and catches wind-driven rain. We trace the leak with a water test rather than guessing, then fix that specific entry point. Chase covers start at $299.
On brick chimneys in the older Redmond core and Grass Lawn, leaks typically come from a cracked crown, open mortar joints or a missing cap. The quote is free, we'll give a free second-opinion quote if a roofer has already blamed the chimney, and we price match plus 10–25% off. Same-day service is often available for active leaks in Redmond, about 30 minutes from our Renton office.
Symptoms
Signs Redmond 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
Redmond Conditions
Why this happens in Redmond
Redmond chimney leaks are a wet-season event. The Sea-Tac normals show 40.34 inches of rain a year, with November the wettest month at 6.31 inches and November through January together carrying roughly 44% of the annual total. A chase cover or flashing that only weeps in a summer shower becomes a steady drip through that stretch, which is why most Redmond leak calls typically arrive between late November and February.
Prefab chases are built of framing and siding, so water that gets past the cover reaches wood, not brick, and rot follows. Shaded and north-facing sides of a roof in the Pacific Northwest hold moss from October through April, and moss on a chase cover or along flashing keeps the metal wet long after rain stops. A dry-season fix, made before the October rains, costs less than the winter version.
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 Redmond — FAQ
The leak in my Redmond home only shows up when it rains hard. Is that the chimney or the roof?
Often the chimney, specifically the chase cover or the flashing where the chase meets the roof; the two look alike from inside. We run a water test from the top down, one component at a time, to prove which one leaks before we repair anything. If it turns out to be the roof, we tell you that, and the quote is still free.
Can a chase cover be replaced in the rain, or do I have to wait for summer?
We work through Redmond winters. A chase cover swap or flashing reseal takes a few hours and can be done between showers; a crown rebuild on a masonry chimney needs a dry window so the material cures. For an active leak we often get out the same day to stop the water, then schedule any cure-dependent work for the next dry stretch.
How soon can you do chimney leak repair in Redmond?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Redmond and the rest of King County.
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