Chimney Chase Repair in Lake Stevens, WA
Rotted wood-framed chimney chases rebuilt, sided and flashed so they stay dry. It is a tall box exposed to weather on every side, and a rusted cover or missing roof flashing can let water run inside it for years. We strip the chase, rebuild the framing and sheathing, and finish it with new siding, flashing and a sloped cover that sheds water. We serve homeowners across Lake Stevens and nearby Marysville and Everett.
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AfterChase rebuilt with new sheathing
Why chimney chase repair comes up so often in Lake Stevens
Wood-framed chimney chases are common on 2000s Lake Stevens homes with gas or wood fireplaces. The flat metal chase cover is usually the first thing to go: it rusts, holds water and leaks into the box below. From there, water rots the top plates, plywood and siding on the chase walls, and homes up on the exposed hills see this sooner. We replace the cover with a sloped cap that sheds water, rebuild rotted chase framing, re-side to match the house, and re-flash where the chase meets the roof.
Lake Stevens has grown fast, and most of its homes are 2000s–2010s subdivisions spread across Frontier Village, Cavalero and Soper Hill. These are typically two-story houses on modest lots with fiber cement or engineered wood lap siding, vinyl windows, simple gable roofs and pressure-treated or composite decks off the back. Around the lake itself the picture changes: older cabins that were enlarged in stages, mid-century homes with cedar siding, and newer custom builds with big lake-facing decks. Additions on those older shoreline houses often join old and new framing in ways that trap water at the seams.
The lake shapes the weather along the shoreline. Wind travels across open water and throws rain at lake-facing walls, decks and railings, while morning fog sits over the surface and keeps nearby wood damp. Homes on Cavalero and Soper Hill sit higher and take storms from the south and west head-on, and newer plats were often cleared of the trees that once broke the wind. Those cleared lots also leave some walls in full sun and others in constant shade, so paint and caulk wear unevenly.
Our crew comes out from our Woodinville office, and we also work in nearby Marysville, Everett, Snohomish and Arlington.
When to call about chimney chase repair in Lake Stevens
- Paint peeling only on the chase
- A rusted, flat or dented chase cover
- Water stains around the fireplace inside
- Gaps at the roof-to-chase flashing
- Soft or bulging siding on the chase
Our chimney chase repair process, step by step
Inspect top and sides
We check the cover, flashing, siding and probe the framing.
Strip the chase
Siding and sheathing come off so all rot is visible.
Rebuild framing
Rotted studs, plates and blocking are replaced.
Sheath, wrap and flash
New sheathing, wrap, roof flashing and chase cover.
Side and finish
New siding and trim, caulked and ready for paint.
Recent chimney chase repair projects near Lake Stevens
What we do in Lake Stevens
Chase framing
Rotted studs and plates replaced inside the chase.
Chase cover
Sloped, cross-broken cover that sheds water off the top.
Sheathing and wrap
New sheathing and weather barrier on all sides.
Cricket
A small diverter behind wide chases so water does not pond.
Roof flashing
Step and counter flashing where the chase meets the roof.
Siding and trim
New siding and corners matched to the house.
Neighborhoods and permits in Lake Stevens
Shoreline homes deal with constant moisture, low decks and aging framing. Frontier Village and the neighborhoods around it are mostly 2000s construction, where flashing defects top our list of findings. Cavalero and Soper Hill sit on higher, more open ground, so wind exposure drives the damage there. Homes near downtown and North Cove mix older houses with infill, and areas east toward Lochsloy include rural lots with shops and outbuildings.
Homes in town fall under the City of Lake Stevens. Like-for-like repairs, such as replacing damaged trim or a handful of deck boards, often don’t need a permit, while structural repairs, new decks and larger siding replacements usually do. Work close to the shoreline may involve extra review, so we confirm requirements with the city before we start.
Chimney chase cover options
| Cover | Shape | Lifespan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galvanized flat cover | Flat | Often rusts within 10 years | The most common cause of chase leaks |
| Galvanized sloped cover | Cross-broken | Around 15 years | Sheds water, still needs paint over time |
| Stainless steel sloped cover | Cross-broken | 25 years or more | Will not rust, our usual choice |
| Powder-coated cover | Cross-broken | 20 years or more | Color-matched to roof or trim |
What chimney chase repair typically costs in Lake Stevens
| Project | Typical scope | Price range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| New chase cover | Remove old cover, install a sloped stainless cover | $800 – $2,500 | 1 day |
| Flashing and siding repair | Roof flashing plus a section of chase siding | $2,500 – $6,000 | 2–3 days |
| Partial chase rebuild | One or two sides opened and reframed | $5,000 – $10,000 | 3–5 days |
| Full chase rebuild | All sides reframed, sheathed, flashed and sided | $10,000 – $22,000 | 1–2 weeks |
These are typical 2026 ranges we see for chimney chase repair in Lake Stevens and nearby cities. Your price depends on what we find once the area is open, access and height, and the materials you choose. Every estimate is free, in writing and based on an on-site inspection with photos.
Chimney chase repair in Lake Stevens: cost and timing
Most common causes
No cricket behind wide chases
Water and debris pile up behind the chase on the uphill side of the roof.
Missing step and counter flashing
Where the chase meets the roof, water runs into the framing.
Siding without a barrier
Many chases were sided without house wrap, so any leak reaches the sheathing.
What drives the price in Lake Stevens
Chimney chase repair in Lake Stevens depends on the height of the chase, roof pitch and access, how much framing is rotted and whether a new cover and cricket are needed. You get a written price after the free inspection.
Typical timeline
Most chase rebuilds take a few days to a week, depending on height, weather and paint.
Backed by a 24-month workmanship warranty
Written scope
You know exactly what is included before work starts, with photos of what we found.
Our own crew
The people who quote your job are the people who do it, start to finish.
Clean site daily
Debris is hauled away and your yard is left the way we found it.
24 months covered
If our workmanship fails within two years, we come back and make it right.
What homeowners near Lake Stevens say
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Questions Lake Stevens homeowners ask about chimney chase repair
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- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Free on-site estimates
- 24-month workmanship warranty
Book a free chimney chase repair inspection in Lake Stevens
We inspect the damage on-site, show you photos of what we find and give you a written price before any work starts.