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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AfterFast, Reliable Chimney Repair Across Lynnwood
Chimney repair in Lynnwood typically runs $220 – $1,900 depending on what’s actually wrong, and most flashing, crown, and mortar work on Lynnwood homes is completed in one visit. If you call (830) 251-4560, you’ll reach a live person who can book a chimney repair visit and give you a written price before any work begins. We know the ramblers and split-levels off 44th Ave W, the cul-de-sacs near Martha Lake, and the hillside lots around Scriber Lake, and we also know that most chimney problems on those homes start with water, not with the firebox.
Flint Chimney Sweep sends background-checked, uniformed repair technicians into Lynnwood every week. We arrive inside the window we give you, put the price on paper first, and back every repair with a written 365-Day Done Right Promise. No callbacks to a voicemail tree, no price that moves at the door, no guessing.
Why Flint Chimney Sweep Is Lynnwood’s Preferred Chimney Repair Company
Homeowners around Lynnwood call us because they want a repair company that runs on a standard they can check. That standard is The Garrison Standard, the operating code every Garrison Partners chimney company follows. Founded in 2002, the Garrison Partners family of independently owned chimney service companies has built its name on one thing: a written price and a written guarantee on every single job. In Lynnwood, that means homeowners on Highway 99, in the Meadowdale area, and throughout 98036 and 98037 know what they’re paying before the tools come off the truck, and they know what happens if the repair doesn’t hold. It’s documented.
Our Chimney Repair crews are led in the field by experienced technicians who live and work in the Puget Sound region, and Hank Delano runs the operation with the same discipline he’s applied since he built his first crew. Reviews from Lynnwood homeowners consistently mention the same three things: the tech arrived when scheduled, the written quote matched the invoice, and the repair has held through rain season. We stock parts for this market specifically, so flashing, crown material, and chase lids get turned around quickly once the repair is approved.
One other thing sets Flint apart here: an actual human answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You call (830) 251-4560 and you get a person, not a phone tree. If you need to schedule around work, if you have a photo from a home inspection, or if you just need a straight answer on whether a stain near the chimney is urgent, you get it on the first call.
Chimney Flashing Repair in Lynnwood
Chimney Flashing Repair in Lynnwood is the repair we do more than any other, and it starts with one truth: your flashing is the metal joint where the chimney meets the roof, and when it pulls loose, water follows. On Lynnwood’s 1960s and 1970s ramblers and split-levels, the roof-to-chimney joint was sealed with materials that simply do not hold up to 40-plus wet seasons. We re-set or replace the flashing, seal the penetration properly, and document the work with a photo report. Typical flashing repair in Lynnwood runs $280 – $750, depending on whether it’s a re-seal or a full re-flash.
Where Lynnwood flashing fails
On older Lynnwood homes, the most common failure point is the step flashing and counter-flashing at the side of the chimney, plus the pan flashing at the base of the chase on factory-built units. If water is showing up as a ceiling stain near the chase or a damp spot in the attic, it is usually flashing or chase lid flashing, not the flue itself. The camera inspection confirms this before any money is spent.
The repair sequence
We inspect, then quote in writing, then repair, then photograph. Repair work is not started until you approve the written price, and every flashing repair is covered by the one-year guarantee. If the same flashing joint leaks within 365 days, we return at no charge.
Chimney Crown Repair in Lynnwood
Chimney Crown Repair in Lynnwood almost always involves hairline cracks in the concrete crown on a masonry chimney, and those cracks are a direct product of our freeze-thaw cycles. Water seeps into a hairline crack, freezes over a Lynnwood winter night, expands, and widens the crack. Three or four seasons of that, and the crown starts letting water into the flue and the firebox. Crown repair here generally runs $350 – $900, with most repairs involving a full crown seal rather than a partial patch, because a patch on a cracked crown fails the same way the original did.
Signs the crown needs work
A crown that powders when you brush it, cracked caps, gaps between the concrete and the flue tile, and brick spalling near the top of the chimney are the visible signs. If water has been getting in for long, you may also see a damp smell from the firebox or rust on the damper. A quick camera run through the flue typically confirms where the water is entering.
What the repair actually does
A proper crown repair involves cleaning the crown surface, filling cracks, applying a flexible crown seal, and sloping the surface so water sheds away. We use professional-grade materials specified for the job, including Olympia Chimney and Copperfield products, so the repair holds through the wet season. The work is photographed before and after, and it is covered for a full year.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lynnwood
If your Lynnwood chimney already has factory-built components or a liner we didn’t install, we work with them. Our technicians regularly service and repair chimneys with Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield components, and we stock common replacement parts for the brands found throughout the Lynnwood housing stock. When a specific liner or chase component is ordered for your repair, you’ll see the brand name on the written quote. That way you can verify the product independently, and you know the spec isn’t being downgraded to protect somebody’s margin. Parts stocking in our service area keeps most Lynnwood repairs to a single visit.
Common Chimney Repair Problems We See in Lynnwood Homes
- Water tracing the chase lid and pan flashing. On Lynnwood’s older ramblers and split-levels, the roof-to-chimney joint often outlives its original sealant, and the water shows up in the attic or on a ceiling before the flue ever shows an issue. Our camera confirms the flue is dry, and the repair goes to the roof penetration where it belongs.
- Hairline crown cracks and spalling brick freeze-thawing. Our wet winters mean water gets into micro-cracks, freezes, and widens them, which is why a crown that looked fine in September can be failing by February. Spalled brick on the upper course of a Lynnwood chimney is usually a water problem, not a fireplace problem.
- Light first-degree creosote in tight-clearance factory-built fireplaces. Lynnwood’s 1960s-70s homes often came with factory-built fireplaces that have stricter clearance requirements, and those short flue runs make even light creosote buildup worth addressing. A repair visit here usually turns on checking chase clearances and the roof penetrations, not on a dramatic firebox rebuild.
- Rusted dampers and water-streaked flue tiles. When a crown leak or flashing leak goes unaddressed, the water travels down the flue and rusts the damper assembly at the firebox. This is repairable, but it’s a sign the water source needs handling at the top of the chimney, not just at the firebox.
Pricing for Chimney Repair in Lynnwood, WA
Chimney repair costs in Lynnwood break down by the job, and here are the actual ranges we quote daily: flashing repair $280 – $750, crown repair $350 – $900, mortar repointing $25 – $40 per square foot, spalling brick repair $400 – $1,200 depending on brick count, chimney waterproofing $300 – $600 for a standard single-flue chimney, and a partial rebuild starting around $1,200 and running up to $3,500 or more for severe structural work. Every job gets a written price before work begins, so the invoice matches the approved quote. Call (830) 251-4560 for a free estimate. We’ll schedule when it works for you, and you won’t chase us for the quote.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lynnwood
Flint Chimney Sweep’s Lynnwood crews regularly handle Chimney Repair in Lynnwood and the neighboring communities of Mountlake Terrace, Kenmore, Edmonds, and Bothell. The same written pricing, the same one-year guarantee, and the same live-person phone line apply throughout the service area.
Serving Lynnwood, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lynnwood 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 Repair in Lynnwood
Yes, because the fireplace is still connected to your house, and whatever is happening on the roof and in the flue is happening whether you burn or not. Water entry, animal nesting, and crown or flashing deterioration all progress without a fire, and on Lynnwood’s older ramblers and split-levels, an unused fireplace is often where the first water stain shows up. A camera inspection tells you in about an hour whether the flue is dry and sound. Call (830) 251-4560 to book one, and the written quote stays yours even if you decide to wait.
The camera inspection answers this on the spot. A sweep addresses creosote and soot; a repair addresses water entry or structural failure, and the camera shows whether either problem exists. We do not recommend a repair without showing you photo evidence: you’ll see the cracked crown, the pulled flashing, or the water track on the flue tile before you approve a dollar of work. If the flue is clean and dry, we’ll tell you that too, and you can decide how often to sweep from there.
Many can wait, and we’ll tell you plainly when that’s true. If the camera shows a dry flue and the water is not actively entering the house, a flashing or crown repair scheduled for a dry spring week is often fine. Let us know when you call (830) 251-4560 that you are hoping to wait, and we’ll give you the actual risk level on your specific chimney, not a sales pitch.
It shows the interior surface of the flue, the joints where tiles meet, any water tracks or staining, and the condition of the liner from firebox to cap. On a 1968 split-level near Scriber Lake, our tech recently ran that camera on a homeowner who only had a small water stain on the ceiling beside the chase. The flue passed clean, but the chase lid flashing had pulled loose and the crown was hairline-cracked. The camera ruled out five expensive possibilities and pointed to the one cheap one: re-set the flashing, seal the crown, and leave a photo report showing a dry flue.
Yes, when those components are going to remain in service. If your chimney has an Olympia Chimney cap, a Famco chase lid, or a Copperfield liner, we work with those same product lines when the repair calls for matching or replacement parts. If a specific part is ordered for your repair, the brand name appears on your written quote so you can verify what’s going on the chimney.
Written by Hank Delano, Owner at Flint Chimney Sweep, part of the Garrison Partners family serving Lynnwood, WA since 2002.