Chimney Repair, Sweep & Inspection in Renton, WA

Local Conditions

Chimney problems we see in Renton

Renton sits at the south end of Lake Washington, a few miles from the Sea-Tac station that records the regional normal of 40.34 inches a year, about 73% of it October through March. Winter lows average around 37°F with roughly 60 days touching freezing, so wet brick on Highlands and Kennydale chimneys goes through many freeze-thaw cycles each winter, cracking crowns and loosening mortar. The wooded slopes of Talbot Hill and Fairwood are shaded enough that moss, which spreads fastest October to April, is common on north-facing chimneys.

Renton's median home was built in 1988. The 1950s–70s ramblers around downtown, North Renton and the original Highlands typically have brick masonry chimneys, often with a cracked crown and a missing cap. The 1990s–2010s subdivisions annexed in Benson, Cascade and Fairwood typically have factory-built fireplaces in framed chases, so chase covers and framing are the parts that fail.

• Cracked crowns on 1950s–70s ramblers near downtown and the Highlands: crown repair or crown rebuild
• Rusted chase covers in Benson, Cascade and Fairwood plats: chase cover replacement
• Flashing leaks on re-roofed homes: flashing repair
• Creosote in wood fireplaces used through the winter: chimney sweep
• Birds and squirrels in open flues: animal and nest removal

Neighborhoods & Scheduling

Areas we cover in Renton

• Downtown Renton and North Renton
• Kennydale and Coulon Park area
• Renton Highlands and Sunset
• East Renton Highlands (unincorporated)
• Benson Hill, Cascade and Talbot Hill
• Fairwood (unincorporated)
• Bryn Mawr-Skyway (unincorporated)

Scheduling & arrival in Renton

Renton jobs are minutes from the office, so when you call 206-453-2045 we can often be there the same day, including between stops in Kent, Tukwila or Newcastle. Every visit begins with a free written quote.