Chimney services in Yarrow Point
- Chimney InspectionA close look at the flue, firebox, masonry and roof flashing, with photos you keep and a plain account of what’s urgent, what can wait and what can be left alone.
- Chimney Sweeping & CleaningCreosote, soot and debris cleared from the flue, smoke chamber and firebox, with before-and-after photos and a plain account of what the cleaning turned up.
- Chimney Leak & Flashing RepairTracing where water really gets in around your chimney, then repairing the flashing, crown, cap or masonry responsible, with a written scope before any work.
- Chimney Crown RepairSealing, resurfacing or recasting the slab on top of your chimney, with a real overhang, a drip edge and a flexible joint around the flue.
- Gas Fireplace Service & RepairService and repair for gas fireplaces and gas inserts: pilot and ignition trouble, sooty glass, odd flames, odors, and the vent or chimney the unit uses.
Parking and working hours
The Town’s building permit checklist states that there is no construction parking anywhere outside private property in Yarrow Point, street shoulders included, and permitted projects file a traffic control and parking plan. When you ask for a visit or a repair, say whether a work vehicle can pull into your driveway.
Construction hours in Yarrow Point are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, with no permitted construction work on Sundays or holidays. The Town says it enforces these strictly, with stop-work orders for violations.
Older and newer houses side by side
Census estimates (American Community Survey, 2024 five-year) give Yarrow Point a median construction year of 1975. A quarter of homes predate 1960 and a little over half predate 1980, while a little over a quarter were built in 2000 or later. Almost every home is a detached house, and about three-quarters heat mainly with gas.
In the older half, a masonry chimney may well be original and has taken nearly half a century or more of rain on its crown and flashing. In the newer quarter, a factory-built fireplace or gas unit is more likely. Either way, an inspection sorts out what you have before anyone talks about repairs such as flashing work.
Permits and plan review at Yarrow Point Town Hall
The Town of Yarrow Point issues building, mechanical, plumbing, gas piping, demolition, right-of-way and site development permits for addresses in town; electrical permits come from the state Department of Labor & Industries. The Town Clerk routes building permit applications to the Town Planner, the Town Building Official and the Town Engineer for review, and the building official, who works for the Town under contract, handles inspections.
The Town says mechanical permits are often issued over the counter and lists roofing, furnaces and water heaters among common work needing permits; it has a separate re-roof permit. Its pages do not single out chimney masonry, so ask Town Hall what your scope needs before work is scheduled.
What you can tell us about
You do not need to know the cause. These are things homeowners describe when they get in touch — each one is something to assess on site, not a diagnosis.
Water where it should not be
Drips in the firebox, stains on a ceiling or wall beside the chimney, or a damp smell after rain.
Leak & flashing repairLoose mortar or damaged brick
Crumbling joints, brick faces flaking off, or bits of masonry on the roof or in the gutter.
Masonry repairA missing or damaged cap
No cap on the flue, a bent or rusted one, or signs that birds or animals have been getting in.
Cap installationSmoke or draft trouble
Smoke rolling into the room, a fire that is hard to keep going, or odors when the fireplace is not in use.
Chimney inspectionBuildup and a sweep that is overdue
You cannot remember the last cleaning, or you have bought a house and do not know the chimney's history.
Chimney sweepingA gas fireplace that will not light
A pilot that will not stay lit, ignition trouble, or soot on the glass. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 or your gas utility from outside.
Gas fireplace service
How a visit works
- 1Send the short form or call. Say what you have noticed; photos you took are welcome when we talk.
- 2We arrange a time with you, look at the chimney, and photograph what we find.
- 3You hear plainly what is urgent, what can wait, and what does not need doing.
- 4Repair work comes with a written scope and price. Nothing starts until you approve it.
- 5We photograph the finished work from the same angles, and the photos are yours to keep.
What affects the price
Prices come after the chimney has been seen, in writing. These are the things that move them:
- Condition
- What the inspection finds, and whether the cause of the damage is still active.
- Access
- Roof pitch, height, how many stories up the chimney sits, and whether staging is needed.
- Chimney size
- Height above the roof, width, and how many flues the stack carries.
- Materials
- Brick and mortar matched to what is there, crown and cap materials, liner type.
- Scope
- One targeted repair, several at once, or rebuilding part of the stack.
- Permits
- Whether the work needs a permit from the city or county that has jurisdiction at the address.
Yarrow Point chimney questions
Can a contractor park on the street in Yarrow Point?
Not for construction work. The Town’s building permit checklist says construction parking is not allowed anywhere outside private property, street shoulders included, and the Town’s FAQ says parking violations are reported to the Clyde Hill Police Department. Mention driveway space when you get in touch.
We are replacing the roof. Does the chimney flashing need its own permit?
Roofing is on the Town’s list of work that commonly needs a permit, and there is a separate re-roof permit application. Ask the Town how chimney flashing fits into your roofing permit, or whether flashing redone on its own needs one. Either way, it is worth having the chimney checked while the roof is open.
Which permits apply to a new gas fireplace insert here?
In Yarrow Point the Town itself issues mechanical and gas piping permits, and mechanical permits are often issued over the counter. Any electrical work is permitted by Labor & Industries. The flue must also suit the insert, so gas fireplace service starts with the venting.
Can I burn wood in the fireplace during a burn ban?
Not during a Stage 1 or Stage 2 air quality burn ban from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, which covers King County, unless your household holds an approved exemption. Gas and propane inserts are allowed in both stages. Check the agency’s status page or call 800-595-4341.
Useful local links
- Building Permits — Town of Yarrow Point (opens in a new tab)
- Permit Forms — Town of Yarrow Point (opens in a new tab)
- FAQ — Town of Yarrow Point (opens in a new tab)
- Census profile: Yarrow Point, WA — U.S. Census Bureau data via Census Reporter (opens in a new tab)