Chimney Services in Auburn, WA
Seattle Chimney Pros serves Auburn homeowners with chimney sweeping, inspections and repairs. Auburn has two very different kinds of housing, and each needs a different kind of chimney care.
Chimneys in Auburn
Downtown Auburn has Craftsman houses from the 1920s, and the city’s library (1914), Masonic Temple (1923 to 1924) and post office (1937) are listed as historic landmarks. Craftsman homes often have masonry chimneys, and a chimney that is about 100 years old needs more than a routine sweep.
Then there is Lakeland Hills. Construction began there in 1985, and it had 3,600 homes by 2007. Newer subdivisions often have factory-built fireplaces with metal flues instead of masonry. Those need a different check: the flue, the cap and the clearances, not mortar.
Auburn at a glance
The town was incorporated as Slaughter on June 13, 1891, and renamed Auburn on February 21, 1893.
Source: WikipediaThe 2020 census counted 87,256 people and 31,947 housing units.
Source: WikipediaDowntown has Craftsman-style houses from the 1920s, and the Auburn Masonic Temple was built in 1923 to 1924.
Source: WikipediaLakeland Hills construction began in 1985 and reached 3,600 homes by 2007. Auburn averages 37.1 inches of rain a year.
Source: Wikipedia
What Auburn homes ask us about most
- Chimney RebuildA masonry chimney from the 1920s may need a rebuild when repairs no longer hold.
- Chimney Liner Installation (Stainless Steel)Old tile liners crack. A stainless steel liner is the usual fix.
- Chimney Cap InstallationFactory-built flues in newer homes need a cap that matches the manufacturer's flue.
Questions from Auburn homeowners
My Auburn home was built in the 1990s. Is the chimney different?
Often it is a factory-built metal flue instead of brick. These need a cap, clearance and flue check rather than mortar repair.
I live in a 1920s Craftsman. What should I expect?
A masonry chimney that is about 100 years old. We start with a Level 2 inspection to see the inside of the flue.