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Chimney Repair, Sweep & Inspection in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma has the oldest chimneys in the South Sound. We repair, sweep and inspect them with a free quote, price match and our re-do guarantee.
- Serving Tacoma & Pierce County
- Free 2nd-opinion quotes
- Same-day service often available
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Tacoma is our main Pierce County service city and where we see the most aged brick. North End and Proctor bungalows, Stadium District homes and South Tacoma ramblers carry original masonry chimneys that have stood through decades of wet winters. We come down from Renton on SR 167 and I-5, about 35 minutes off-peak, and reach Gig Harbor across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Tacoma.
We handle brick and mortar repair, crown rebuilds, sweeps, cleaning of neglected flues, camera inspections and firebox crack repair. Quotes and second opinions are free, and we price match plus discount 10–25%. Same-day service is often available. Specials start at $299 for a sweep and inspection and $299 for a crown rebuild. If you're not happy, we're not done.
We serve every part of Tacoma: the North End, Proctor, Old Town, Stadium District, Hilltop, Downtown, South Tacoma, the Lincoln District, Eastside, McKinley Hill, Northeast Tacoma, Browns Point, Ruston and the West End.
Services in Tacoma
Chimney & fireplace services in Tacoma, WA
Local Conditions
Chimney problems we see in Tacoma
The region averages 40.34 inches of rain a year, and November alone brings a 6.31-inch normal, the wettest month. Brick saturated through fall then meets roughly 60 touch-freezing days a winter with lows averaging around 37°F, so Tacoma's old chimneys thaw and refreeze repeatedly, which cracks and spalls saturated brick. Big street trees in the North End favor moss, which spreads fastest October to April on north-facing surfaces.
Tacoma's median home was built in 1967, the oldest in our service area, with a large share of pre-1940 Craftsman and bungalow homes plus 1950s–60s ramblers. Those houses typically have brick masonry chimneys, many unlined or lined with cracked clay tile, with softened mortar, so repointing and crown work are routine here. Factory-built chimneys appear mainly in newer East Tacoma and South End subdivisions.
- Cracked clay tile or unlined flues in pre-1940 homes: camera inspection, then chimney repair
- Crumbled crowns and missing caps on 1920s–60s stacks: crown rebuild and cap replacement
- Flues packed with soot and debris: chimney cleaning
- Cracked firebox brick: fireplace crack repair
- Raccoons and birds in uncapped chimneys: animal removal
Neighborhoods & Scheduling
Areas we cover in Tacoma
- North End and Proctor
- Stadium District and Old Town
- Hilltop and Central Tacoma
- South Tacoma and the Lincoln District
- Eastside and McKinley Hill
- Northeast Tacoma and Browns Point
Scheduling & arrival in Tacoma
Tacoma is about 35 minutes from our Renton office when I-5 is moving, so we group it with Puyallup and Lakewood stops. Call 206-453-2045 for an arrival window, often same day.
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Tacoma chimney service FAQ
My Tacoma house was built in the 1920s. Is the chimney safe to use?
We cannot tell until we look inside. Many Tacoma chimneys of that age are unlined or have cracked clay tile, which can let heat and gases reach framing. We run a camera inspection, show you the footage and quote for free. Do not light a fire until it has been checked.
How much does a crown rebuild cost in Tacoma?
Our crown rebuild special starts at $299. The final number depends on the chimney's size and how much of the old crown has to come off. We give a free written quote after seeing it, and if you already have another quote we match it and take 10–25% off.
Do you service Gig Harbor and the peninsula from Tacoma?
Yes. Gig Harbor is reached by road across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge on SR 16, about 50 minutes from Renton, and we fold those stops into our Tacoma days. No ferry is involved, so scheduling works the same as any Tacoma address.
What is the difference between a sweep and a cleaning for my Tacoma fireplace?
A sweep is routine creosote and soot removal for a wood fireplace you use regularly, starting at $299 with an inspection. A cleaning is for a flue that is neglected, blocked with debris or nesting material, smells, or serves a stove or insert. We book the right one.
Can you come out the same day for a leak in Tacoma?
Often, yes. Leak calls during heavy rain get priority, and Tacoma is about 35 minutes from our office. We find the actual entry point, whether crown, flashing, cap or brick, then quote the fix for free. If you're not happy with the result, we're not done.
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