Chimney Services in Kirkland, WA
Seattle Chimney Pros serves Kirkland homeowners with chimney sweeping, inspections and repairs. Kirkland has a real history in brick, and brick chimneys here have decades of wear.
Chimneys in Kirkland
Kirkland’s early construction included several substantial brick homes and business blocks for steel mill employees. The Peter Kirk Building went up in 1890 to 1892, and Heritage Hall followed in 1922. A brick tradition like that means many masonry chimneys, and they need mortar repair and crown work as they age.
Kirkland gets 36.27 inches of rain a year, and its land climbs from 14 feet on the lake to 500 feet inland. The city grew by annexation, with Houghton joining in 1968 and parts of Juanita and Rose Hill in 1988. Because homes came from many eras, a street may have chimneys of very different ages and types side by side.
Kirkland at a glance
Kirkland was incorporated in 1905.
Source: WikipediaThe 2020 census counted 92,175 people and 40,019 housing units.
Source: WikipediaEarly construction included several substantial brick homes and business blocks, and the Peter Kirk Building was built in 1890 to 1892.
Source: WikipediaKirkland averages 36.27 inches of rain a year, and elevation varies from 14 to 500 feet.
Source: Wikipedia
What Kirkland homes ask us about most
- Chimney Repair (Masonry & Tuckpointing)Brick and mortar need tuckpointing every few decades, and old Kirkland brick is no exception.
- Chimney RebuildWhen a masonry chimney has moved or failed throughout, a rebuild is the lasting fix.
- Chimney Waterproofing & SealingA breathable sealer helps old brick shed 36 inches of annual rain.
Questions from Kirkland homeowners
Can you repair an old brick chimney without changing how it looks?
Yes. We match mortar to the age and hardness of the existing brick, so the repair blends in.
Are chimneys different across Kirkland's neighborhoods?
They can be. Annexed neighborhoods like Juanita and Rose Hill have homes from other eras than downtown. The inspection tells you what each chimney needs.