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Chimney Inspection in Edmonds, WA
Level 1 and Level 2 inspections for Edmonds' pre-war and mid-century masonry chimneys. Written report with photos, quoted free.
- Serving Edmonds & Snohomish County
- Free 2nd-opinion quotes
- Price match + 10–25% discount
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Edmonds' median home was built in 1974, and the Bowl goes back well before 1940, so an Edmonds chimney inspection is mostly about finding what 50 to 90 years of use and rain have done inside a masonry flue. We look for cracked or displaced tile liners, mortar joints that have washed out, gaps at the smoke chamber, separation between the firebox and the flue, and water damage at the crown and flashing. We run a camera up the flue on Level 2 inspections, and we photograph the roof-level parts so you can see the condition yourself rather than take our word for it.
The most common reason Edmonds homeowners call us for an inspection is a sale. NFPA 211 recommends a Level 2 inspection when a home changes hands, and buyers of older view homes and Bowl houses increasingly ask for one. We produce a report that works for a buyer, a seller or an insurance company. Inspection pricing is quoted free up front; if you already have a report with a scary repair list, our free 2nd-opinion quote will sort the must-do from the can-wait, and we price match plus 10-25% off on the repairs. We're about 40 minutes from Edmonds, Woodway and Esperance. Inspection levels explained, or call 206-453-2045.
Symptoms
Signs Edmonds homeowners notice
- You are buying or selling a home and the home inspector did not scope the flue
- You do not know if the chimney is safe to light
- Water stains on the ceiling or wall next to the chimney
- White mineral deposits, flaking brick or loose mortar on the outside of the stack
- You are switching from wood to gas, or adding a stove or insert
- There was a chimney fire, even a small one that burned itself out
Edmonds Conditions
Why this happens in Edmonds
Why do Edmonds inspections find so much? Because the masonry is old and the water is relentless. The Brick Industry Association documents that improperly filled mortar joints lead to water penetration, and that saturated masonry going through freezing and thawing cracks, spalls and disintegrates. Edmonds chimneys have had Sea-Tac-normal weather applied for decades: 40.34 inches of rain a year, roughly 150-156 days with measurable precipitation, winter lows averaging around 37F so wet brick crosses freezing repeatedly instead of staying frozen. On a 1950s-60s rambler that typically means the tile liner is cracked near the top where water has been entering past a failed crown, and on a pre-1940 Bowl home it may mean the flue was never lined at all. Neither is visible from the ground. The inspection is how you find out whether the fix is a cap and crown or a liner, and the difference in cost is large enough to be worth the look.
How It Works
Our chimney inspection process
Tell us why you need it
Annual check, home sale, new appliance, a leak, or a chimney fire. The reason sets the inspection level, which we confirm before we quote.
Interior check
Firebox, damper, smoke chamber, hearth and clearances, plus the accessible flue from below.
Camera scan (Level 2 and up)
We run a recorded camera up the flue so cracked tiles, missing mortar joints, offsets and creosote stage are documented, not guessed at.
Exterior and roofline check
Crown, cap, chase cover, flashing, brick, mortar and any staining or moss. Our crew handles all roof access.
Written report and free quote
A plain-language summary with photos, what needs attention now versus later, and a free written quote for any repair.
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Chimney Inspection in Edmonds — FAQ
Does a regular home inspection cover the chimney on an Edmonds house?
Usually only the visible parts from the ground and the firebox. A general inspector typically won't run a camera up the flue or get on a steep hillside roof. For an Edmonds home built in the 1950s-70s, that's where the problems are, which is why NFPA 211 recommends a separate Level 2 chimney inspection at a sale.
Can you inspect a chimney on a steep Edmonds lot?
Yes. We plan around the access: high-side roof entry, staging in a tight side yard, or camera work from inside when the roof isn't safely reachable in the rain. Let us know about the slope and driveway when you call. It affects how we set up, not whether we can do the inspection.
How soon can you do chimney inspection in Edmonds?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Edmonds and the rest of Snohomish County.
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