Chimney Services in Bellevue, WA
Seattle Chimney Pros serves Bellevue homeowners with chimney sweeping, inspections and repairs. Bellevue has homes from every decade since the 1950s, so the chimneys here vary a lot.
Chimneys in Bellevue
Bellevue began to evolve into a bedroom community after the Murrow Memorial Bridge opened. The Evergreen Point Floating Bridge opened in 1963, Crossroads was annexed in 1964 and Lake Hills in 1969. A home from the 1960s is now about 60 years old.
The city also had a building boom in the mid-2000s. Homes from then are newer, but they are now 20 years old, which is old enough for flashing, caps and sealants to wear out. Bellevue sits at 341 feet between two lakes, and its hilltops are open to wind and weather. With 64,688 housing units, the range of chimney types is wide.
Bellevue at a glance
Bellevue was incorporated on March 31, 1953.
Source: WikipediaThe 2020 census counted 151,854 people and 64,688 housing units.
Source: WikipediaThe Lake Washington Floating Bridge opened in 1940 and the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge in 1963.
Source: WikipediaBellevue lies at 341 feet between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish and had a building boom in the mid-2000s.
Source: Wikipedia
What Bellevue homes ask us about most
- Level 2 Chimney Inspection (Camera)Bellevue has a busy home sale market, and a camera scan gives buyers and sellers a clear picture.
- Chimney Flashing RepairFlashing on homes from the 2000s boom is now about 20 years old.
- Chimney Liner Installation (Stainless Steel)Remodels often add a gas insert or stove, and a new appliance may need a new liner.
Questions from Bellevue homeowners
I am buying a Bellevue home. What inspection should I ask for?
NFPA 211 recommends a Level 2 inspection when a property is transferred. It includes a camera scan of the flue.
Are chimneys on newer Bellevue homes maintenance-free?
No. Caps, flashing and sealants wear out, and gas fireplaces and their vents still need a yearly check.