Chimney Chase Repair in Mukilteo, 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 Mukilteo and nearby Everett and Edmonds.
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AfterChase rebuilt with new sheathing
Why chimney chase repair comes up so often in Mukilteo
Prefab fireplaces inside wood-framed chases were standard in Harbour Pointe construction, and many of those chases have become a weak point. Original sheet-metal caps rust through, flat tops collect standing water, and the siding wrapped around the chase gets soaked from above. On Mukilteo’s exposed bluff, wind also forces rain into the seam at the chase base. Inside, we often find rotted top plates and studs, along with stained drywall next to the fireplace. Our crew reframes the box, adds wrap and step flashing, matches the siding, and tops it with a pitched metal cap that throws water clear.
Mukilteo’s housing falls into two fairly distinct groups. Old Town, around the lighthouse and ferry landing, mixes older cottages, mid-century houses and newer view homes stacked on the bluff above Possession Sound. Harbour Pointe, on the plateau to the south, was largely built out in the late 1980s and 1990s as a planned community of two-story homes with vaulted entries, three-car garages and a lot of hardboard or early fiber cement siding. Decks there are mostly pressure-treated, many attached at the second floor. In between, homes along the gulches and wooded slopes include 1960s and 70s split-levels with daylight basements and cedar siding.
Few towns around here take as much open-water exposure as Mukilteo. The bluff looks across Possession Sound toward Whidbey Island, and winter southerlies and northwesterly blows both arrive with nothing to slow them down. Rain hits siding sideways, salt air corrodes fasteners and flashing, and decks on the water side rarely dry out between storms. Up on the Harbour Pointe plateau, the issue is less salt and more wind and long wet stretches, while the wooded gulches stay shaded and mossy. Each setting wears down paint, sealant and wood in its own way.
Our crew comes out from our Woodinville office, and we also work in nearby Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mill Creek.
When to call about chimney chase repair in Mukilteo
- Stains or rust streaks running down the chase
- Gaps at the roof-to-chase flashing
- Water stains around the fireplace inside
- A rusted, flat or dented chase cover
- Paint peeling only 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 Mukilteo
What we do in Mukilteo
Cricket
A small diverter behind wide chases so water does not pond.
Chase framing
Rotted studs and plates replaced inside the chase.
Siding and trim
New siding and corners matched to the house.
Sheathing and wrap
New sheathing and weather barrier on all sides.
Roof flashing
Step and counter flashing where the chase meets the roof.
Chase cover
Sloped, cross-broken cover that sheds water off the top.
Neighborhoods and permits in Mukilteo
Old Town homes on the bluff deal with salt, wind and steep lots, so view-side decks, windows and railings give out first. Harbour Pointe’s 1990s houses show their age in swollen hardboard, tired window flashing and second-story deck ledgers. Lots bordering Japanese Gulch and Big Gulch sit beneath tall trees that keep roofs, fascia and back walls damp. Toward Picnic Point and the city’s southern edge, sloped wooded lots send runoff toward the uphill side of the house.
Replacing a few rotted boards or a short run of trim in kind is often permit-free. New decks, structural repairs and larger siding projects typically require one, and homes near the bluff or on steep slopes may get added review. We check with the City of Mukilteo first, so the work is properly covered from day one.
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 Mukilteo
| 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 Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo: cost and timing
Most common causes
Siding without a barrier
Many chases were sided without house wrap, so any leak reaches the sheathing.
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.
What drives the price in Mukilteo
Chimney chase repair in Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo say
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Questions Mukilteo homeowners ask about chimney chase repair
Why is the siding on my Harbour Pointe home in Mukilteo swelling?
Why does my chimney chase rot in Mukilteo?
Do you replace the chase cover?
Do you repair brick chimneys?
Is a wood chimney chase a fire risk?
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Tell us about your chimney chase repair project in Mukilteo
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Free on-site estimates
- 24-month workmanship warranty
Book a free chimney chase repair inspection in Mukilteo
We inspect the damage on-site, show you photos of what we find and give you a written price before any work starts.