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Chimney Inspection in Lynnwood, WA
Level 1 and Level 2 chimney inspections for Lynnwood homes, including pre-sale checks on 1960s-80s masonry and Alderwood-area condos.
- Serving Lynnwood & Snohomish County
- Free 2nd-opinion quotes
- Price match + 10–25% discount
Free Chimney Inspection Quote in Lynnwood
We'll confirm a time by phone or text.
With a median build year of 1979, most Lynnwood chimneys are past the age where "it looks fine from the driveway" is enough. Inside a 45- to 60-year-old masonry flue you can have cracked or shifted tile liners, gaps at the smoke chamber, or a firebox that has separated from the flue, none of which is visible from the living room. Our inspections use a camera in the flue where the situation calls for it, and we look at the roof-level parts: crown, cap, flashing and the exposed brick on the weather side. We cover ramblers and split-levels across the city plus Alderwood Manor, Martha Lake, Lake Stickney and Brier.
Buying or selling in Lynnwood? NFPA 211 recommends a Level 2 inspection when a property changes hands, and we write a plain-language report with photos that a buyer, seller or insurance adjuster can use. Inspections are quoted free up front, and if you've already had one that came back with a long repair list, our free 2nd-opinion quote will tell you which items are real and which can wait. We price match plus 10-25% off on any repairs that follow. See what each inspection level covers, or call 206-453-2045. Lynnwood is about 40 minutes from our Renton office.
Symptoms
Signs Lynnwood 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
Lynnwood Conditions
Why this happens in Lynnwood
Lynnwood's chimneys have a lot of water history. At Sea-Tac's 1991-2020 normals, the area gets 40.34 inches a year, and about 73% of it falls in the October-March wet season. The Brick Industry Association notes that improperly filled mortar joints lead to leaky walls, and that masonry exposed to disproportionate water shows efflorescence, cracking and spalling. After 45 winters, a 1970s Lynnwood chimney has typically had water get behind the crown or into the flue at some point, and the damage is often on the inside where only a camera finds it. The other local factor is the mix of chimney types. Some 1980s homes and most of the newer condo and apartment stock near Alderwood use factory-built systems, which we inspect differently: chase cover condition, clearances to framing, and the listed cap and pipe sections. Telling us the age of the house when you call helps us bring the right gear.
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.
Full details, options and pricing factors on the main Chimney Inspection page.
Need chimney inspection in Lynnwood?
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Chimney Inspection in Lynnwood — FAQ
I'm buying a 1970s house in Lynnwood. Is a chimney inspection worth it?
We think so. NFPA 211 recommends a Level 2 inspection at a sale, and a general home inspector usually only looks at the visible outside. A camera scan of the flue on a house that age routinely finds cracked tiles or a missing cap, and that's a negotiation item before closing, not a surprise after.
What does a Level 2 chimney inspection in Lynnwood include?
Everything in a Level 1, plus a camera run of the full flue, checks of accessible attic and crawl-space portions, and a look at the roof-level crown, cap and flashing. You get a written report with photos. We quote it free, and the price is the same whether or not repairs follow.
How soon can you do chimney inspection in Lynnwood?
We confirm a time by phone or text after you request a quote; same-day service is often available for urgent problems in Lynnwood and the rest of Snohomish County.
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