Emerald City Chimney Inc

Chimney Sweep, Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps,

About us

Emerald City Chimney Inc - Your Trusted Chimney Sweep in King County WA. We offer top-notch chimney services tailored to your needs. Contact us today for a professional and reliable solution to your chimney needs.

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

MASONRY REPAIRS, chimney teardowns, rebuilds, flue sweeping, chimney caps, chimney rebuilds, tuckpointing, stainless steel liner installations, furnace liner installations, chimney crowns, masonry sealer, woodstove pipe replacement, some natural and cultured stone work, chase cover replacements.

Services we don't offer

We do not clean or service gas fireplaces/inserts.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8299 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
6%
3
2%
2
1%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 76-100 of 299 reviews

Jo R.
10/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Great job, had 3 chimneys and fireplaces checked out and since only one needed cleaning we got charged just that. Very happy with the service and professional work, highly recommend them.
Description of Work: check fireplaces and chimneys

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

William U.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Frank called about an hour and a half before the scheduled time and offered to come by early because they had finished their previous job early. This was great. Emerald came right on time, discussed the scope and got to work quickly. They worked efficiently and I think gave me a fair price.
Description of Work: Cleaned one chimney of three total in house. Declined to clean the other two because they were in good shape. Gave good advice with respect to cleaning the hearth and outside of fireplace and making sure the chimneys are in good condition. Provided a proposal (requested by me, the homeowner) that seems focused on making sure the house is maintained in good order.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$98

Gene P.
09/2013
5.0
chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Wow, do they work just for helping community? Emerald city chimney inc visited today, he checked if there is anything wrong with my fireplace. he think everything is okay. and the fireplaces don't need to be cleaned. I supposed to pay him for just visiting, but he didn't charge anything. They know the good reputation is much more important than money. they know the business. I recommend Emerald city chimney inc to anyone.
Description of Work: Inspection for cold air flow. check if chimneys should be cleaned.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

gail G.
08/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I can't say enough in praise of Emerald City Chimney. They were wonderful to work with. They were able to adjust schedules and flex when necessary. They kept a neat and tidy work area, and fixed minor additional things that they found along the way. This was an old chimney that was built sometime in the early 30's. I do not live in this house and the work was supervised by a friend and the tenant. I stopped by to check on the work as it progressed, and they kept me posted and were pleased all along the way. If I needed any other chimney work done, I would use them without hesitation.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced chimney. Rebuilt firebox and damper. Sealed chimney and installed stainless steel chimney cap.. Also removed and rebuilt a second chimney with flue tiles and counter flashing and stainless steel chimney cap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Zoe A.
07/2013
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Everything was fine & done in a timely manner. Since the baffle replacement was necessary I authorized going ahead with having new one made. It had to be made at a sheet metal shop but it was a small & simple job. Within a week or so the ECC tech was back and installed the new baffle. I thought the cost was very reasonable since it included the cost of the original inspection.
Description of Work: 1. Inspect chimney & fireplace - no cleaning necessary 2. Check out problem with missing baffle in fireplace 3. Take pictures & measurements 4. Provide quote

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Sydney G.
07/2013
5.0
chimney repair, fireplaces, masonry
  + 1 more
Wayne arrived promptly and did a fantastic job removing the loosened bricks and replacing them. It looks gorgeous and not a bit of debris was left after the job was completed.
Description of Work: Rebuilt brick facade on my 1937 fireplace after it was damaged by another contractor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Joseph T.
07/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
He was fast, neat and courteous. I was very pleased. He also didn't try to sell me other services.
Description of Work: Cleaned chimney

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$93

James G.
07/2013
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep, masonry
  + 1 more
Office staff was friendly. Workers were punctual and friendly. They were quick and cleaned up well. One brick was missing at the end of the day... said they would come back the next day with a replacement and finish the job. I had to call after a week without any word from them. The office folks had no idea what I was talking about but quickly pulled paperwork which indeed noted that a brick still needed to be replaced. It was all fixed a few days later (don't know when they came to do it as I had to leave town). All in all the chimney looks beautiful and it was a very painless process. We had a few companies out for estimates. These guys weren't the cheapest and I had to schedule the estimate fairly far out (over a week), but they responded quickly, showed up, spoke intelligently about their business, and didn't talk down to me. They were also willing to split up the job (we couldn't afford it all at once). I'll be calling them for a chimney sweep this week.
Description of Work: Leaning chimney. Partial chimney tear down and rebuild; tuck-point repair on the remaining parts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Sherie N.
06/2013
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
We were very happy with their service. They were very knowledgeable and professional.
Description of Work: They replaced the chimneys.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Heather M.
06/2013
5.0
chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Our experience with them was fantastic. They were great. They were quick with their communication. They got the job done quickly. They were really informative.
Description of Work: We used Emerald City Chimney Inc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

J JR R.
05/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Brent did a great job, both places were nicely cleaned-- very prompt, and even did some masonary corrections as well. Both places worked well, and I plan to hire Emeral City Chimney, again this year, as I was totally happy and appreciated the discount too.
Description of Work: Cleaned Wood Stove Flues, Chimneys etc at 627 and 625 N 137th

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Fred D.
05/2013
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They exceeded every one of my expectations perfectly.
Description of Work: They did a chimney sweep.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JO ANN N.
04/2013
1.0
chimney repair, fireplaces, masonry
  + 1 more
I did NOT hire this contractor.
Description of Work: I had five estimates to do the same work, tuck point and repair my chimney requiring top-mounted damper, installing flue tile, crown and ss caps and flashing. My estimates ranged from $3210.55 to $14,049.19 (Emerald City being the high estimate). I was told that my 9' wide fireplace would have to be completely torn down and rebuilt with new bricks; it would be "too expensive" to clean off the existing bricks. --It just happens that my chimney is built with highly valued, and virtually indestructible (glazed) KLINKER BRICKS, commonly regarded as "historic" since employed by the Arts and Crafts Movement early last century. So, not only was this company prepared to exploit my naivete but to CHARGE me for tearing down my fireplace, and they were prepared to make a handsome profit on re-selling my brick and to CHARGE substantially for building me a new one! No other contractor even suggested the fireplace needed to be replaced. The average price of the three other bids was $3857. Simple math tells me that this company was prepared to charge me over three and a half times more than the average and to profit on my material on top of that. Caveat emptor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Emerald City Chimney Inc
At Emerald City Chimney we strive to do the finest work for all our customers. We are disappointed you found your experience to be less than favorable. We sincerely wish you success with your chimney project.

Isabel W.
12/2012
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
They were efficient and friendly. They explained their work well. They were very professional. They also cleaned up really well and did a good job.
Description of Work: They replaced my entire chimney.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Anand C.
12/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
Very responsive--other firms were booked until after the holidays, but i was able to get an appt. w/ Emerald city within a week. They were able to explain/document a moisture problem w/ one firebox, and were able to replace the caps on the chimney in that appointment. Great, since it has been a rainy fall.
Description of Work: -inspection of flues for 2 fireplaces -inspection of chimney -replacement of ridge caps for water impingement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

David T.
12/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep, fireplaces, masonry
  + 3 more
Despite a last-minute change in the wood flue liner size (I discovered that Buck Stove calls for a larger liner for this insert than the one that Emerald City had specified), Wayne made the necessary adjustments on the fly and completed the work, with no small amount of trouble and travel required to make it happen. This included several trips for parts, and offsite fabrication of a custom adapter the same day. Both the wood and gas flue caps and extensions look terrific, and the improvement in draft is dramatic and immediately obvious. Everything looks very professional, and the staff were a pleasure to work with. They were not the lowest bidder, but the staff's familiarity with my particular stove, explanation of the requirements, and confidence in the work to be performed gave me a higher comfort level than the competing bids. I am very pleased with the results and the value they provided for the cost, and can't speak highly enough about the treatment I received. Outstanding work.
Description of Work: Emerald City Chimney installed clay extensions and metal liners in both my gas water heater and wood stove flues, in the same chimney. The wood side had originally been a "slammer" (unlined insert) installation, and the water heater was orphaned in its flue when the furnace was upgraded. Both needed liners for safety, proper draft, and masonry protection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Eileen H.
10/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep
  + 0 more
It was highly rated on Angie's List. Things went very well when they came out to give me an estimate; they were on time when they came. I accepted their estimate and they did a very good job. They also put on two chimney caps while they were here. The whole experience was very satisfactory.
Description of Work: I used Emerald City Chimney to clean two chimneys.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Charlotte H.
10/2012
3.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
Overall, I was disappointed in the service provided by Emerald City Chimney. When I made my appointment, I specifically asked for someone to simply come and take a look and inspect my wood burning stove and chimney. I wanted to be informed if a cleaning was necessary before deciding to go ahead with one (the price was significantly higher for a cleaning). Since I recently moved into my house, I wanted to be sure the stove was safe/clean to use before the winter months arrive. While the technician was on time, I did not feel he acted very professionally. He left his shoes on while walking through the house and chimney soot was left on the wood floors and the stove top after he left. While I thought he was simply completing a routine inspection, it turns out he cleaned the chimney without informing me first that it was necessary and what the associated cost would be. The total cleaning took 10 minutes, including a very quick look at the chimney from the roof. I do not feel the price I was charged was reflective of the work that was done. In addition, I would have appreciated being told that I would be charged the full price of a cleaning before the work was done. That way I could have made a decision on whether to move forward with the service before being charged for it.
Description of Work: A wood burning stove and chimney inspection was requested. I was charged for a chimney cleaning without being consulted first. The cleaning took only 10 minutes to complete.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$130

Jon B.
09/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 1 more
These guys came in and replaces the top levels of a chimney that were starting to fall off. They and a few other companies all quoted about the same price, but this team wanted to replace more levels of the brick as part of their job. They arrived on time for the quote and for the service. It looks really nice. They really worked hard to completely clean up and remove all debris. They even washed the roof off to remove all the dust. They were meticulous about ensuring that the chimney sweep kept the home free of debris or soot. I felt that I got a great value from their service from end to end.
Description of Work: Replace top 10 rows of brick on top of 2 story house. Replace Cement Crown Add Chimney Cap Debris Removal and Cleanup

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

JULIE A.
08/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney sweep, fireplaces
  + 1 more
Good work, timely follow up in installing a chimney cap as a follow up needed.
Description of Work: Inspection of fireplace and furnace chimneys.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Jeffrey P.
06/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, chimney sweep
  + 1 more
It went really well. Both times I was able to get service within a couple of days, and the time window they gave for their arrival was only a couple of hours. Bruce didn't quite make that window today, but he called to explain he was running late due to a traffic accident. As it was he was only about 15 min. late. He did the work quickly, cleanly and was very polite. I especially appreciated that when he came out the first time and recommended getting the concrete cap repaired that he took clear pictures on his phone so that I could see what needed done without climbing on the roof! I also appreciated that I got a reminder call the day before.
Description of Work: I called and had Bruce out last month to inspect and to clean if necessary the fireplace insert that we had installed the previous Dec. The manufacter had recommended getting it checked after a couple of months. He happily reported that no cleaning was necessary yet and advised me when we might want to have it inspected again given our usage. When here, he recommended fixing the concrete crown and capping our other two chimneys. So we had him out today to do that.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Beth F.
05/2012
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, masonry
  + 1 more
Appointment for the estimate and actual work were both on time. Workman was very professional We have been very happy with the results.
Description of Work: 1. Tear down chimney to roof/dispose. 2. Rebuild using new brick. 3. Cut in new c-flashing4. Replace tiles as needed. 4. Pour new crown and reinstall cap.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,135.25

Simone L.
01/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
They had high quality customer service and good pricing.
Description of Work: Chimney sweep services in my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Elizabeth P.
01/2012
5.0
chimney sweep
  + -1 more
I scheduled a chimney cleaning with Emerald City based on price comparison and Angie's list recommendations. Chimney cleaners (sweeps?) arrived on time although I was disappointed that neither looked like Dick Van D***. The price was comparable to others and I did not shop around. We are very happy with their service and will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Emerald City Chimney cleaned the chimney of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

JACQUELYN L.
12/2011
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
They were very good. They were very polite and cleaned up well. There was a mistake in the order, but the president of the company called and they came and made the correction very quickly. I was extremely pleased with them.
Description of Work: They installed a new damper in my chimney and re mortared the fireplace exterior wall. They also put on a top hat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Contact information

12804 NE 125th Way, Kirkland, WA 98034

http://www.emeraldcitychimney.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
EMERACC991PR
Trade License Locale
Washington
Trade License Authority
Washington: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
10/19/2025
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Chimney Sweep,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Masonry,
Fireplaces

FAQ

Emerald City Chimney Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Emerald City Chimney Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
Yes, Emerald City Chimney Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Emerald City Chimney Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Emerald City Chimney Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Emerald City Chimney Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Emerald City Chimney Inc offers warranties.
Emerald City Chimney Inc offers the following services: MASONRY REPAIRS, chimney teardowns, rebuilds, flue sweeping, chimney caps, chimney rebuilds, tuckpointing, stainless steel liner installations, furnace liner installations, chimney crowns, masonry sealer, woodstove pipe replacement, some natural and cultured stone work, chase cover replacements.
We do not clean or service gas fireplaces/inserts.

Contact information

12804 NE 125th Way, Kirkland, WA 98034

http://www.emeraldcitychimney.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed