Tacoma Chimney Sweep & Repair
Tacoma's neighborhoods are full of century-old brick — Craftsman bungalows in the North End, foursquares on the Hilltop, sea captains' homes near Old Town. Those original chimneys are beautiful and often badly weathered. We sweep, inspect, and rebuild them right, by appointment, with straight talk and no upsell games.
Full-service Tacoma chimney sweep & repair
Chimney Sweep & Cleaning
Complete soot & creosote removal with full dust containment.
Chimney Inspection
Level 1 & 2 video inspections, especially for older Tacoma homes.
Chimney & Crown Repair
Historic-masonry rebuilds, crown sealing & tuckpointing done right.
Caps, Dampers & Liners
Marine-grade caps, spark arrestors & stainless relining.
Fireplace & Wood Stove Service
Wood stove, insert & gas tune-ups plus draft troubleshooting.
Creosote Removal & Fire Safety
Heavy creosote removal for high-use Tacoma wood burners.
Tacoma homes, Tacoma expertise
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Century-old brick in the North End & Old Town
Tacoma's North End, Old Town, and Stadium District are packed with pre-1920 homes whose original brick chimneys have weathered a hundred Puget Sound winters. Soft historic mortar washes out, crowns crack, and liners are often unlined clay or gone entirely. We rebuild and reline these with respect for the home's character.
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Salt air off Commencement Bay
Homes along Ruston Way, Browns Point, and the Tacoma waterfront catch salt-laden marine air that accelerates masonry decay and corrodes metal caps and dampers fast. We fit marine-grade stainless caps and seal crowns built to stand up to that corrosive coastal exposure.
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Hilltop & South Tacoma wood-stove heating
Across the Hilltop, South Tacoma, and Eastside, plenty of households still heat primarily with wood stoves and inserts through the wet months. Heavy daily burning means creosote stacks up fast — and many of these flues haven't been swept in years. We clear them and bring them back to safe operation.
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Tacoma's rain belt & freeze-thaw on the hills
Tacoma's hilltop neighborhoods catch heavy PNW rain and the occasional hard freeze. Water soaks into porous old crowns and mortar, then freezes and splits the masonry apart. We waterproof crowns and repoint before that freeze-thaw cycle turns a hairline crack into a leaning chimney.
Why Tacoma owners choose us
Real budget ranges — before you commit
| Project | Typical Tacoma range |
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| Chimney sweep & inspection | $200 – $400 |
| Cap or damper replacement | $300 – $800 |
| Crown / masonry repair | $500 – $2,500 |
| Chimney liner install | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| Level-2 / creosote cleaning | $300 – $600 |
| Major repair / rebuild | $3,000 – $10,000 |
USD. Every project gets a written, fixed-scope estimate after a free in-home consultation.
Serving Tacoma & nearby
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Your questions, answered
How much does a chimney sweep & inspection cost in Tacoma?
A standard sweep and inspection runs $200 – $400. Older or harder-to-access chimneys may fall at the higher end — we quote before any work starts.
Do you specialize in old Tacoma chimneys?
Yes. Historic brick masonry in the North End, Old Town, and Hilltop is our specialty, including matched-mortar repairs and rebuilds.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — fully licensed in Washington and insured, working to CSIA-style standards with documentation available on request.
When should I book before winter?
Late summer through fall. Pre-heating-season slots fill fast across Pierce County, and you'll want repairs done before the first hard freeze.
Do you handle waterfront chimneys near Ruston Way?
Yes. We use marine-grade stainless caps and corrosion-resistant materials built for salt air off Commencement Bay.
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