Chimney Chase Repair in Marysville, WA
We rebuild the box around your chimney and stop the leak at the top. 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 Marysville and nearby Lake Stevens and Arlington.
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AfterChase rebuilt with new sheathing
Why chimney chase repair comes up so often in Marysville
Many Marysville homes from the 1990s and 2000s have wood-framed chimney chases clad in the same siding as the house and topped with a flat sheet-metal cover. Those covers rust, sag and pool water, which drips into the chase framing and down around the flue. Under the cover we often find rotted plywood, soft siding on the chase walls and failed step flashing where it meets the roof. We swap the old cover for a sloped stainless or galvanized cap, rebuild damaged framing, re-side the chase to match, and re-flash the roof line.
Marysville grew from a small mill and berry-farming town into one of Snohomish County’s larger cities, and its housing shows that path. Around downtown and the older streets near Comeford Park you find modest early and mid-century homes with lap siding, small porches and plenty of patched trim. Most of the city, though, is 1990s–2010s subdivisions on Sunnyside, Getchell Hill and out toward Lakewood and Smokey Point, built quickly on compact lots with hardboard, early fiber cement or vinyl siding, pressure-treated decks and tall two-story walls with short eaves. Newer infill on the east side adds townhomes and tight lots with narrow side yards that get little sun.
The western edge of Marysville is low, flat ground along Ebey Slough and the Snohomish River delta, and storms cross it with nothing to slow them down. South and southwest walls catch rain driven nearly sideways, which finds every open butt joint and missing kick-out. Up on Getchell Hill and the Sunnyside plateau the wind is stronger still, while fog hanging over the slough keeps lower siding and deck framing damp into spring. Short overhangs leave many walls unprotected, so paint fails early and the wood beneath it stays wet.
Our crew comes out from our Woodinville office, and we also work in nearby Lake Stevens, Arlington, Everett and Snohomish.
When to call about chimney chase repair in Marysville
- A rusted, flat or dented chase cover
- Paint peeling only on the chase
- Gaps at the roof-to-chase flashing
- Soft or bulging siding on the chase
- Stains or rust streaks running down 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 Marysville
What we do in Marysville
Chase cover
Sloped, cross-broken cover that sheds water off the top.
Roof flashing
Step and counter flashing where the chase meets the roof.
Chase framing
Rotted studs and plates replaced inside the chase.
Cricket
A small diverter behind wide chases so water does not pond.
Siding and trim
New siding and corners matched to the house.
Sheathing and wrap
New sheathing and weather barrier on all sides.
Neighborhoods and permits in Marysville
Homes near Ebey Slough and the Kellogg Marsh area sit low and deal with more ground moisture, so sill plates and deck posts get our attention there. On Getchell Hill, wind is the bigger issue, especially on view-side walls. Sunnyside mixes older acreage homes with newer plats, while Lakewood and Smokey Point are dominated by 2000s–2010s construction where flashing shortcuts are the usual culprit. Downtown’s older houses tend to hide rot under decades of paint.
For homes inside city limits we work with the City of Marysville. Small like-for-like repairs, such as swapping a few rotted siding boards, often don’t need a permit, but rebuilding framing, adding a deck or re-siding a whole wall usually does. We check with the city before starting, and homes just outside the limits fall under Snohomish County instead.
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 Marysville
| 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 Marysville 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 Marysville: cost and timing
Most common causes
Siding without a barrier
Many chases were sided without house wrap, so any leak reaches the sheathing.
Missing step and counter flashing
Where the chase meets the roof, water runs into the framing.
Flat or rusted chase cover
Water pools on top and leaks into the chase through rust holes and seams.
What drives the price in Marysville
Chimney chase repair in Marysville 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 Marysville say
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Questions Marysville homeowners ask about chimney chase repair
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Tell us about your chimney chase repair project in Marysville
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Free on-site estimates
- 24-month workmanship warranty
Book a free chimney chase repair inspection in Marysville
We inspect the damage on-site, show you photos of what we find and give you a written price before any work starts.