Chimney Services in Des Moines, WA
Seattle Chimney Pros serves Des Moines homeowners with chimney sweeping, inspections and repairs. Des Moines runs down a hillside to Puget Sound, so wind and wet weather hit chimneys hard.
Chimneys in Des Moines
Land in Des Moines slopes from about 400 feet along the eastern boundary down to Puget Sound. Houses on that slope take wind and rain from the water side. Rain driven sideways gets into joints in brick and under flashing.
The area was platted and sold in lots in 1889, and the first road, the Brick Highway, was finished in May 1916. The city has structures from the 1910s and 1930s, such as the Des Moines Beach Park buildings and the WPA Park buildings, so older housing is part of the picture. If your home is older, check the crown, the mortar and the flue liner.
Des Moines at a glance
Des Moines was incorporated on June 17, 1959.
Source: WikipediaThe 2020 census counted 32,888 people and 13,222 housing units.
Source: WikipediaThe area was platted into lots and sold in 1889, and the Brick Highway was completed in May 1916.
Source: WikipediaThe land slopes from about 400 feet on the eastern boundary down to Puget Sound.
Source: Wikipedia
What Des Moines homes ask us about most
- Chimney Flashing RepairWind-driven rain finds gaps in flashing first on a slope facing the water.
- Chimney Cap InstallationA cap with mesh keeps blowing rain, debris and birds out of the flue.
- Chimney Waterproofing & SealingA breathable sealer on the brick helps it shed rain that blows in off the Sound.
Questions from Des Moines homeowners
Does a hillside home near the water need extra chimney care?
It can. Wind and rain hit the chimney from the water side, and salt air speeds up rust on metal parts. Check flashing and the cap each year.
Do you serve the Des Moines waterfront?
Yes. We serve Des Moines and the neighborhoods around it. Call to confirm your address.