Chimney Services in Federal Way, WA
Seattle Chimney Pros serves Federal Way homeowners with chimney sweeping, inspections and repairs. Federal Way became a bedroom community for Seattle workers after I-5 opened in 1962, so many homes here are over 60 years old.
Chimneys in Federal Way
Interstate 5 opened through the area in October 1962 and brought residential growth. Federal Way became a bedroom community for Seattle workers. A home from that time is now about 64 years old. Chimney liners, dampers and mortar from the early 1960s are at an age where a yearly check pays off.
Federal Way sits at 417 feet, high up in the southwest corner of King County. Summers are warm and dry, and the rest of the year is damp. High ground means more wind exposure, which makes a good cap and sound flashing important. The city has 37,677 housing units, so every age of chimney is here.
Federal Way at a glance
Federal Way was incorporated on February 28, 1990.
Source: WikipediaThe 2020 census counted 101,030 people and 37,677 housing units.
Source: WikipediaInterstate 5 opened through the area in October 1962, bringing residential growth.
Source: WikipediaFederal Way sits at 417 feet in the southwest corner of King County, with a warm-summer Mediterranean climate.
Source: Wikipedia
What Federal Way homes ask us about most
- Chimney Inspection (Level 1)A home from 1962 is now more than 60 years old. A yearly inspection is the right start.
- Chimney Flashing RepairAt 417 feet, wind drives rain at the roofline, and old flashing lets it in.
- Damper Repair & ReplacementDampers from the 1960s are often rusted or warped and no longer seal.
Questions from Federal Way homeowners
Federal Way homes are mostly from the 1960s on. What age is too old for a chimney?
There is no cutoff. What matters is condition. A Level 1 inspection every year, and a camera scan if something looks off, tells you where yours stands.
Does Federal Way's elevation matter?
At 417 feet, chimneys here see more wind than those down by the water. A solid cap and flashing are the first line of defense.