Tacoma & the South Sound, WA
Crown repair, tuckpointing and repointing restore the masonry that sheds water off your chimney from the top down.
Our price
From $425
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$99 plus tax, deducted when you approve the repair
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What we do
Sweeping, inspection, relining and masonry — one local crew for the whole chimney.
A chimney inspection tells you whether the flue, liner and masonry are sound before a fire, a home sale or another winter puts them to the test.
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A Tacoma chimney sweep clears out the soot and creosote a burning season leaves behind, before that residue gets the chance to catch.
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Chimney repair fixes the cracked brick, worn mortar and damaged fireboxes that let rain and heat reach places they shouldn't.
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Relining gives a cracked, corroded or undersized flue a new stainless-steel or cast lining that meets code and vents safely.
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A stainless-steel chimney cap keeps rain, birds and stray embers out of the flue, for far less than the water damage it heads off.
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A yearly gas fireplace service keeps the flame clean, the venting sound, and carbon monoxide where it belongs: outside.
Learn moreRanges shown for orientation — the exact figure is written up on-site, after the inspection.
The crown and the mortar joints do most of the work of keeping water out of a brick chimney, and they're also the first parts to give out. Once the crown cracks or the joints erode, rain soaks in, and the freezing nights the Tacoma #1 station logs mostly in December and January do the rest. For brick homes in areas like the Stadium-Seminary and North Slope historic districts, we rebuild or recast crowns, tuckpoint and repoint failing joints with mortar tinted to match, then seal the finished masonry so it keeps shedding water.
Chimneys on the bluffs and shoreline around Commencement Bay catch more wind-driven rain than those further inland, so their mortar tends to need attention sooner. Staying on top of repointing keeps small gaps from turning into loose brick.
A crown sheds water off the top of the chimney and mortar joints hold the brick together. Both take the weather first, so they're usually where water finds its way in.
Think of the crown as the chimney's roof and the mortar as its seams. When either opens up, water moves into the brickwork and down toward the flue, and in winter it freezes and pushes the masonry apart. That leads to spalled brick, damaged liners and stains on interior walls. Washington's residential code (R1003.9) also sets how tall a masonry chimney must be: a minimum of 3 feet over its roof penetration, and 2 feet taller than anything on a building within a 10-foot radius. Repointing and crown work done early costs far less than rebuilding a chimney that has taken on water for years.
How it works
Crown, joints and brick are checked for water damage and movement.
The failed crown and mortar are replaced using color-matched materials.
A breathable repellent keeps new water out.
Photos show the masonry before and after.
Licensed& insured Washington chimney contractor
12 communitiesAcross the South Sound, Pierce County
$99 plus taxInspection, credited toward an approved quote
Every jobDocumented with before-and-after photos
If any of these sound familiar, book the $99 plus tax inspection — credited toward the work if you approve the quote:
By town
The 12 South Sound communities we serve. Pick yours for local scheduling and the chimney issues we see there.
Before and after
Illustrations of what each repair changes on a typical chimney — not photos of a specific job.
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Four steps, each one on paper — so you always know what happens next.
Choose a genuine opening on the crew's calendar. Confirmation is immediate.
Liner, crown, cap, flashing and masonry examined in order — each finding photographed.
One document, plain numbers, covering only the work your chimney genuinely needs.
The repair is completed, then handed over with before-and-after photos of every item.
Before you let anyone in
Every fact below is one you can check yourself before we ever set foot on your roof.
The on-site inspection is $99 plus tax, and it is credited toward the work when you approve the written quote. Booking online asks for no card.
You get the price in writing, for the work your chimney actually needs, and nothing starts until you have approved it.
Each item we inspect or repair is photographed before and after, so the condition of your chimney is on record.
Call (253) 313-7601 — a local South Sound number, the same one on every page of this site.
Licensed& insured Washington chimney contractor
12 communitiesAcross the South Sound, Pierce County
$99 plus taxInspection, credited toward an approved quote
Every jobDocumented with before-and-after photos
Serving Tacoma and 11 more Pierce County communities
Both start by grinding out worn mortar and packing in new. Repointing is the structural renewal of the joint; tuckpointing adds a fine finishing line for a crisp look. Either one restores the seal against water.
Crown and mortar work is priced from $425. A crown alone costs less than repointing a whole chimney, and you get a written price after we assess it.
Because it lets water straight into the masonry and down the flue, which leads to spalled brick, liner damage and interior leaks. Fixing the crown stops that chain early.
Yes. We tint mortar to match and source compatible brick so the repair blends into the original chimney.
Yes. Washington's 2021 residential code sets two minimums for a masonry chimney: 3 feet of height above its roof opening, and 2 feet of clearance over anything built within 10 feet of it. If a rebuild is on the table, we plan to those numbers.
See masonry repair (crown / repointing) pricing in detailMore chimney questions
Chimney repair fixes the cracked brick, worn mortar and damaged fireboxes that let rain and heat reach places they shouldn't.
Learn moreA stainless-steel chimney cap keeps rain, birds and stray embers out of the flue, for far less than the water damage it heads off.
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Chimney flashing seals the joint where brick meets roof, and when it fails, rainwater heads straight for your ceilings and walls.
Learn more| Service | Price in Tacoma | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Masonry Repair (Crown / Repointing) | From $425 | Crown work, repointing and tuckpointing by surface area |
| Chimney Repair | From $375 | Masonry repair — brick and mortar, scoped after diagnosis |
| Chimney Cap Installation | $265–$750 | Stainless cap fitted; multi-flue and custom at the top |
| Chimney Flashing Repair | $330–$1,500 | Reseal at the low end, full flashing replacement at the high |
Ranges are what these jobs are quoted at in Tacoma. The exact figure is set on site after a $99 inspection (credited toward the job if you go ahead), and you approve it before any work starts.
Licensed local crews, a $99 on-site inspection credited toward repairs, and a written quote before any work. Book a real open slot on our calendar.
