Level 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
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Chimney cleaning in Bothell means working on homes where wet winters and older masonry meet dense tree cover. A standard chimney sweep in Bothell runs $189 – $289, and most jobs are done in a single visit. We’re Flint Chimney Sweep, part of the Garrison Partners family since 2002. If your chimney has not been swept in two years or more, call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Bothell Homes Are Different
Bothell sits in the convergence zone where King and Snohomish County weather patterns meet, which means the wet season runs longer here than in Seattle proper. That changes how chimneys behave. Masonry absorbs moisture through November and December, then freezes in January cold snaps. We see spalling brick faces and deteriorating crown mortar on homes in Canyon Park and North Creek that are only twenty to thirty years old, not because the original work was bad, but because the exposure is relentless.
The housing stock splits into two groups. Homes along Bothell-Everett Highway built in the 1970s and 80s often have factory-built chimneys with clay tile liners that are now past their service life. Newer construction up in the North Creek corridor uses stainless flue systems, but we still find bird guards missing and caps corroded within a decade. If you live in an HOA community near Thrasher’s Corner, check your covenants before scheduling exterior work – some associations require specific cap styles or color-matched flashing. We can work with whatever the HOA requires, but the written estimate stays the same.
Our Main Bothell Services
Three services cover nearly every Bothell chimney situation, and each has its own page with regional specifics. Here’s what each one involves for Bothell homes.
Chimney Sweep in Bothell
A proper sweep removes creosote from the flue walls and smoke chamber, not just the firebox. In Bothell, the damp shoulder season means creosote tends to be stickier and harder than the powder you get in drier climates, so our sweep process accounts for that. We also check the cap and screen during a sweep, because Bothell’s tree cover means pine needles and maple samaras are constant intruders. The full write-up is on the Chimney Sweep in Bothell page.
Chimney Inspection in Bothell
Inspections fall into levels based on what’s changed since the last one. For a Bothell home, the most common trigger is buying or selling – real estate transactions in the Northshore School District often require a Level 2 inspection with camera work. We run a camera up the flue and document everything with photos you can see, so you’re never trusting a verbal summary. Exact details on what each level covers are on the Chimney Inspection in Bothell page.
Chimney Repair in Bothell
Repair work in Bothell is split between water damage and firebox rebuilds. We see a lot of crown seal failure because water pools on flat crowns and freezes overnight. That’s a repair we document with photos before and after, and every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if a covered repair fails within one full year, we return at no charge. More on what’s covered on the Chimney Repair in Bothell page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Bothell
We install and work with chimney-grade materials from DuraFlex, Olympia Chimney, and Copperfield. Common parts like caps, screens, and flashings are stocked locally, so most Bothell repairs don’t wait on shipping. For a complete list of what we service, see our brands.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Bothell, WA
| Service | Typical range in Bothell |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep | $189 – $289 |
| Level 1 inspection | $149 – $229 |
| Level 2 inspection with camera | $299 – $449 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $189 – $389 |
| Crown seal repair | $249 – $449 |
| Flue relining (stainless liner) | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Firebox repair | $400 – $900 |
| Chase cover replacement | $275 – $525 |
What pushes a Bothell price higher is access – steep roofs in the hills above Waynita or three-story homes near the Sammamish River mean more ladder work and safety rigging. Whatever the number, you’ll get it in writing before any work begins, and the invoice won’t move without your approval.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Bothell
We cover the full Bothell city limits and the surrounding unincorporated pockets where Bothell addresses run past the city line. Typical response time in the area is two to five business days for non-urgent work, and we route by neighborhood each week.
- Canyon Park
- North Creek
- Thrasher’s Corner
- Waynita
- Downtown Bothell
Service Area – Cities Near Bothell
We also run routes through the towns that share Bothell’s weather patterns and housing style. If you’re across the city line, we serve Woodinville, WA, Kirkland, WA, Lynnwood, WA, and Kenmore, NY. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from the brand’s Seattle office, so a Bothell call connects to the same live person whether you’re in Canyon Park or over the King County line.
Serving Bothell, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bothell area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Bothell
Most Bothell jobs are scheduled within two to five business days, depending on route and weather. Wet-season exterior work sometimes waits for a dry stretch, because crown seal and flashing repairs need surfaces to be dry. Call (830) 251-4560 and we’ll give you a firm window before you commit.
Routine sweeps and inspections don’t require permits. Some structural repairs, like a full rebuild or liner replacement, may need a permit depending on scope – we handle the documentation and let you know exactly what’s required for your address before we start.
Yes, and we’ll show you the camera footage that backs up the recommendation. If the flue is clean and the crown is sound, we’ll say so in writing. If the liner is cracked, you’ll see it. Estimates are free, and the written quote is yours to keep either way.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Bothell Customers Say
"Direct, no nonsense, and polite. Exactly what I wanted."
- Tina W."Smoky fireplace for years. Turned out the cap was clogged. Swapped it and the smoke is gone."
- Brandon T."Rebuilt the crown on our chimney where water had been getting in. Neat masonry and a fair price."
- Eddie J.