Chimney Sweep Seattle, WA

Stage 2 & Stage 3 creosote

Douglas fir, alder, and cedar burn with high moisture content and leave behind thick, glazed creosote deposits — the most dangerous kind. We remove all three stages with rotary cleaning systems.

Draft reversal & smoke backdraft

Older Seattle homes — especially Craftsmans with tall ceilings and low-clearance rooftops — often suffer from downdraft issues where cold air flows down the flue instead of smoke going up.

Musty & smoky odors in summer

Creosote residue in an uncleaned flue reacts with Seattle's summer humidity and produces a distinct smoky smell through the firebox. The fix is a thorough sweep, not air freshener.

Bird and animal nesting

Starlings, squirrels, and raccoons regularly enter uncapped chimneys in Ballard, Fremont, and Phinney Ridge. Nesting material blocks airflow and is a fire hazard.

Clay tile liner cracking

Original clay tile liners in homes built before 1960 deteriorate from decades of expansion and contraction. Cracks compromise fire containment — we note any damage in our written report.

Blocked or rusted chimney caps

Missing or corroded caps are one of the most common findings in Seattle. They allow moisture, debris, and animals into the flue — and are inexpensive to replace during the same visit.