Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Trusted Chimney Repair for Spokane Valley Homeowners
Cracked crowns, rusted caps, and water-stained ceilings are the three problems we get called about most in Spokane Valley, and all of them get worse fast once the freeze-thaw cycle starts working on a chimney. Our technicians have up to 13 years of experience across sweeping, inspection, and structural repair, and we handle the whole job under one company so the person who finds the problem is part of the team that fixes it. Cold, dry winters and hot, dry summers here put masonry through real stress, and small openings let water in where it refreezes and splits the brick. We inspect before we recommend anything, and the fix is backed by professional-grade materials rather than hardware-store substitutes. “From sweep to repair – handled by the same team” is how we work, and same-day visits are often available. Call Bellmont Chimney Sweep at (844) 734-4138 to get started.
Chimney Cap Installation
Chimney Cap Installation is the single cheapest piece of protection you can add to a chimney, and it’s the one most Spokane Valley homes are missing. A cap is a metal lid on a mesh base that sits over the flue opening. It keeps rain and snow out of the flue, stops birds and squirrels from nesting, and catches sparks before they land on a wood-shake or composite roof. In Spokane Valley, where summer thunderstorms roll through the valley and winter precipitation comes sideways, an uncapped flue takes water straight down the pipe.
We install caps sized to your actual flue, not a universal fit that rattles loose in the first windstorm. Our cap and venting components come from Famco and Copperfield, which is what professionals specify for this kind of work. Most single-flue installations run in the low hundreds of dollars, and multi-flue or custom caps cost more depending on size and material. A written estimate sets the final price.
Stainless Steel Caps and Mesh
Stainless caps hold up to Spokane Valley’s weather far better than painted steel, which tends to rust at the seams within a few seasons. We match the mesh opening to the fuel you burn so creosote and sparks are contained without choking draft. The cap is fastened to the flue tile or to a top plate, and it comes off cleanly when the chimney needs sweeping.
Animal Guards and Draft Coverage
Chimney swifts and squirrels treat an open flue as a ready-made den, and the nesting material they leave behind is a fire hazard. A properly fitted animal guard closes that opening without restricting airflow. For homes with a short flue or nearby trees, we also check that the cap height clears the roof line enough to keep draft steady on gusty days.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Chimney Cap Replacement
Chimney Cap Replacement is the right call when an existing cap is rusted through, dented flat by a falling branch, or has lost its mesh and stopped doing its job. Caps don’t last forever. Sun, wind, and the freeze-thaw cycling that Spokane Valley gets in late winter crack welds and loosen fasteners, and a loose cap in a windstorm can come off the roof entirely. If your cap is more rust than steel, replacement is usually cheaper than trying to patch it.
We remove the old cap, check the flue tile and crown underneath for damage the failed cap may have let in, and set a new cap that fits. If the crown has already started to crack, we’ll say so and quote that separately so you can decide on the order of work. Replacement with a Famco or Copperfield cap typically runs from about $150 to $450 depending on size, style, and how many flues are involved. The written estimate sets the final price.
Spotting a Failed Cap
Look for rust streaks down the outside of the chimney, mesh that sags or has holes, or a cap sitting crooked after a storm. Water stains on the ceiling near the chimney are another clue the cap has stopped shedding rain. None of those mean the chimney is ruined, but they do mean the cap should come off and be replaced.
When a Repair Beats a Replacement
If the body of the cap is sound and only the screen is torn, a mesh repair can get you another few seasons. We check the fasteners and the top plate at the same time, since a cap that only looks loose is often held by rusted screws. When the frame itself is compromised, replacement is the safer call and usually not much more expensive.
Chimney Liner Installation
Chimney Liner Installation gives a flue a continuous, correctly sized stainless steel lining from the appliance connection up to the top, and it’s the standard fix when clay tiles are cracked, spalled, or missing joints. A damaged liner lets heat and combustion gases reach the surrounding wood framing, and it’s one of the reasons a chimney fails inspection. Relining is also required when a new appliance, such as a high-efficiency insert or furnace, needs a flue size the original clay tile can’t match.
We install DuraFlex liner systems, which is a professional-tier product line and the reason full flue relining is something we do in-house rather than handing off. The job involves sweeping the flue, pulling a camera through to confirm the run, and sizing the liner to the appliance. Depending on length, appliance type, and access, liner installation generally runs from about $1,800 to $4,500. The written estimate sets the final price. Safety matters here: work on flues and appliance venting should only be done by a trained professional, and we won’t recommend a reline unless we can show you the camera evidence.
Insulated Liners for Cold Flues
An insulated liner keeps flue gases warm on the way up, which reduces creosote buildup in a cold exterior chimney. In Spokane Valley, where exterior chimneys run very cold in winter, that insulation matters more than it does in milder climates. We wrap the liner before it goes in so the fit stays snug and the draft stays reliable.
Appliance Sizing and Connections
A wood insert, gas appliance, and oil furnace each need a specific flue size, and an oversized flue runs cold and drafts poorly. We check the appliance’s venting requirements before ordering any liner. The top plate, cap, and appliance connection are all finished as part of the same job so nothing is left to a second contractor.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Chimney Flashing Repair addresses the metal that seals the joint where the chimney passes through the roof, and it’s the most common source of chimney leaks we find in Spokane Valley. Flashing is layered metal, step flashing along the sides and a counter-flashing set into the masonry, that sheds water away from the roof penetration. When it rusts, lifts, or gets sealed with a smear of caulk, water works in behind it and shows up as a ceiling stain far from the chimney itself.
We pull back the old flashing, check the roof deck and the masonry at the joint, and rebuild the flashing in layers so it sheds water the way it’s supposed to. Annular nails and caulk are not a fix, and we won’t sell you one. Flashing repair typically runs from about $300 to $900, depending on how much roofing has to be lifted, whether step flashing needs replacing, and the roof pitch. The written estimate sets the final price. We handle this as part of our chimney repair work, along with the cap, crown, and liner above it.
Leak Diagnosis Above the Ceiling
A water stain on the ceiling doesn’t tell you where the water is coming in. We check the flashing, the crown, the cap, and the flue tile in one visit so you get one answer instead of three guesses. That saves you from paying twice for the same leak.
Roof Pitch and Snow Load
On steeper roofs, snow slides and can catch on the chimney’s uphill side, forcing water against the flashing for weeks. We build the flashing to handle that shed path and check whether a cricket is needed to divert water around a wide chimney. Not every chimney needs one, but a wide one on a low-pitch roof often does.
Chimney Crown Repair
Chimney Crown Repair fixes the concrete cap at the very top of the masonry, the sloping surface that throws water away from the flue. When the crown cracks, water runs down the inside of the chimney and freezes. In Spokane Valley, that freeze-thaw pattern opens cracks wider each winter, and a hairline crack can spread to the flue tiles below. A crown is doing its job only if it’s intact and pitched away from the flue.
We remove loose or deteriorated material, rebuild the crown with a proper slope and overhang, and seal it against later cracking. Where the mortar and brick at the top course are also failing, we address that before the crown goes back on. Crown repair typically runs from about $350 to $1,000, depending on size, access, and how much rebuilding is needed. The written estimate sets the final price. For a broader look at what failing crowns and washout cost, our chimney repair page covers the same work in Suncrest.
From Caulk to Concrete
We see a lot of crowns “repaired” with a bead of caulk over the crack, which fails the first cold snap. A real repair means removing the failed section and pouring or forming a crown that sheds water. It’s more work up front, and it lasts.
Signs It’s Time to Rebuild
If the crown is crumbling, has visible cracks wide enough to catch a fingernail, or the top course of brick is spalling, the crown needs rebuilding rather than patching. Rust streaks from a crown-adjacent cap are another sign water is getting behind it. We’ll tell you plainly when repair can safely wait and when it can’t.
Chimney Repair Companies
Chimney Repair Companies vary widely in what they actually do, and that’s the part that matters when you’re hiring. Some are sweep-only operations that can’t reline a flue; some are roofers who patch a chimney but won’t touch the flue. For homes in Spokane Valley, we recommend asking three things: whether the technician who inspects is the one whose team does the repair, whether the materials are professional-grade and named, and whether you get camera evidence of the problem before any recommendation.
Bellmont Chimney Sweep does sweeping, inspection, and repair under one company, so you don’t get handed to a second contractor once the diagnosis is made. Our repair work uses DuraFlex, HeatShield, Gelco, Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield, which is what certified specialists specify. Repair pricing runs from a few hundred dollars for a cap or flashing to several thousand for a full liner. The written estimate sets the final price. If you’re comparing companies around Fairchild AFB, our chimney repair page explains the same process there.
Questions That Separate the Pros
Ask what products they use and whether they can name them. Ask for a camera inspection with photos before any work is recommended. A company that can’t answer those questions isn’t set up for repair work, no matter how the truck is painted.
Licensing and Accountability
Chimney work crosses trades, so ask who holds the license and who carries the insurance for the job you’re buying. We’re state-licensed and insured and bonded, and we do the work we quote. That structure is worth more than a low bid from a company that can’t tell you who’ll do the repair.
Chimney Masonry Repair
Chimney Masonry Repair covers the brick, block, and mortar above the roofline, which takes the worst of Spokane Valley’s weather. Mortar joints crack and wash out, brick faces spall after repeated freezing, and a leaning chimney may need part of the stack rebuilt. Left alone, small joint failures lead to larger ones, because water gets in behind the brick and pushes it apart on the next freeze.
We start with a camera inspection and a top-down look at the masonry so we know where the problems actually are. Then we repoint failed joints with mortar matched to the existing brick, replace spalled brick, and rebuild sections that have gone too far to patch. Where the flue surfaces need resurfacing rather than the brick, we use HeatShield, which is spec’d for flue restoration work. Masonry repair generally runs from about $500 to $3,500 depending on the amount of rebuilding, and the written estimate sets the final price. We don’t recommend big masonry work without showing you why, and we say plainly when it can wait a season.
Repointing Versus Rebuilding
Repointing (regrouting the mortar joints) is the right fix when the brick faces are still sound and only the mortar has failed. Rebuilding is needed when the brick itself has spalled, shifted, or bowed. The difference is visible once we get up on the roof, and it’s the difference between hundreds and thousands of dollars.
Water and Freeze-Thaw Damage
Most masonry damage starts with water getting into a joint and freezing. A crown that sheds water and flashing that seals the roof joint prevent most of it. When we repair masonry, we also check the crown and flashing so the same problem doesn’t come back next winter.
Brands We Service
We repair chimneys using DuraFlex liner systems and HeatShield flue restoration materials, and we know where each one wears out in Spokane Valley’s climate. DuraFlex’s flexible stainless construction handles offset flues that rigid liners can’t navigate, and HeatShield is the professional answer for flue resurfacing when a full liner isn’t the right call. We also work with Gelco and Famco caps and venting components and with Copperfield’s masonry and liner products, which means we can source the right part instead of forcing a fit.
The value in named brands is knowing how they perform, not just that they’re available. We size and install each one to the appliance and the flue rather than reaching for whatever is on the shelf. Whether you have Famco, DuraFlex, or any other make on your chimney, we can help. Our chimney repair and inspection work covers the same product range across the region. Call (844) 734-4138 and we’ll tell you what’s on your chimney before recommending anything.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water stains on the ceiling or chimney breast. Water showing up inside the house usually points to flashing, a cap, or a cracked crown. None of those get better with time, and the damage behind the wall grows while you wait.
- Crumbling mortar or spalling brick on the exterior. If you can crumble the mortar with a thumbnail or see brick faces flaking off, the chimney has active water damage. Repointing now is cheaper than rebuilding a section later.
- A cap that’s missing, loose, or rusted through. An open flue lets rain and animals straight into the chimney. If the cap came off in a windstorm, replacing it before the next rain is the simple fix.
- Smoke backing into the room or a weak draft. A blocked or undersized flue lets smoke into the living space, which signals a venting problem worth inspecting before the next fire. This one is a genuine safety issue, not a cosmetic one.
- A strong creosote smell or visible soot buildup. Heavy creosote in the flue is a chimney fire hazard, and a repair may be needed after a fire has already happened. If you smell it, have it inspected.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and book. We answer 24/7, and fast dispatch runs 7am to 7pm. We’ll ask what you’re seeing and set a visit at a time that works for you.
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Sweep and inspect. We sweep the flue first so the inspection isn’t looking at a layer of soot. Then we run a camera through the flue and inspect the crown, cap, flashing, and masonry from the roof.
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Show you what we found. You see the camera photos and get a plain explanation of what’s damaged, what’s fine, and what can safely wait. No guessed diagnosis, no pressure to approve a big job on the spot.
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Written estimate. The price is set per job by a written estimate before any work starts. You decide what to approve, whether that’s a cap and crown now and a liner later or the full repair in one visit.
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Repair and sign-off. The repair team handles the work using the named professional products, and we walk the finished job with you. If it needs a follow-up inspection, we book that before we leave.
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost in Spokane Valley?
Chimney repair costs in Spokane Valley depend on which part of the chimney has failed, and the range is wide because a cap and a full flue reline are very different jobs. A typical cap replacement runs $150 to $450 depending on size and material. Flashing repair runs $300 to $900 depending on roof access and how much roofing has to be lifted. Crown repair runs $350 to $1,000. Masonry repointing or partial rebuilding runs $500 to $3,500, and a full DuraFlex liner installation runs $1,800 to $4,500. These are typical estimates; the written estimate sets the final price.
The biggest factors are the amount of rebuild or reline needed, roof pitch and access, whether the appliance needs a specific flue size, and how many flues the chimney has. The way to avoid overpaying is to require camera evidence before approving anything, get the estimate in writing with the part numbers, and be skeptical of any company that recommends a full reline without showing you the cracked tile.
Our estimate is free, includes a camera inspection, and comes with photos you can keep. If a repair can safely wait a season, we’ll tell you that too, which is why we don’t sell work you can’t verify. Call (844) 734-4138 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Our Service Area Near Spokane Valley
We serve Spokane Valley and the surrounding communities across the valley and up toward the hills, including Liberty Lake, Otis Orchards-East Farms, Fairchild AFB, Mead, Town and Country, Country Homes, Fairwood, and Airway Heights. Because the region runs cold and dry in winter, we typically schedule around the burn season, and a repair booked before the first freeze saves you a mid-winter call. Our chimney repair page covers Suncrest, and we handle sweep and inspection work across the same area. Call (844) 734-4138 and we’ll tell you which part of the valley we’re heading toward.
Serving Spokane Valley, WA – Our Local Coverage Area
We serve Spokane Valley and nearby communities. Use the map below to see the area we cover. If you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chimney Repair in Spokane Valley
Chimney repair means fixing the physical parts of the chimney that have failed: the crown, cap, flashing, masonry, or flue liner. It’s different from sweeping, which removes soot and creosote, and different from inspection, which is the diagnosis step that tells us what needs fixing. We do all three under one company, so the same team that inspects does the repair. Call (844) 734-4138 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Most repairs take a few hours to a full day. A cap or flashing repair is typically an hour or two. A liner installation or a masonry rebuild can take a full day, and larger projects may run longer. We’ll tell you the expected time in the written estimate so you know what to plan for.
Chimney repair here typically runs from about $150 for a cap replacement to $4,500 for a full liner installation, depending on the job. Flashing and crown work fall in the middle, and masonry rebuilding costs the most. The written estimate sets the final price, and our estimate is free with camera photos you keep. Call (844) 734-4138 for an exact quote.
Yes. We work with DuraFlex liner systems and HeatShield flue restoration materials, and we know how each performs in Spokane Valley’s climate. Those products are professional-tier, which means they’re specified for repair work by certified specialists rather than sold as a general retail product. If your chimney already has DuraFlex or HeatShield, we can assess it and repair it.
Same-day visits are often available. We answer 24/7, and fast dispatch runs 7am to 7pm Sunday through Friday. We’re closed on Saturday, so a call that comes in then books into the next opening. Call (844) 734-4138 and we’ll find you the earliest slot.
Yes. Our work is guaranteed and backed by a satisfaction guarantee, and the specific warranty terms for the products we install are set out in your written estimate. If something isn’t right after the job, call us and we’ll come back and look. We don’t hand warranty calls to another contractor.
Clear access to the fireplace or appliance, move anything breakable away from the hearth, and secure any pets. If you’ve noticed where the leak or stain appears, note it so we can check that spot. You don’t need to do anything on the roof, and we don’t ask homeowners to climb up there.
Schedule Your Chimney Repair Service in Spokane Valley Today
If your chimney is leaking, cracking, or missing its cap, we can figure out what’s actually wrong and quote the repair in writing. Call Bellmont Chimney Sweep at (844) 734-4138 for a no-obligation estimate with camera photos you keep. We answer 24/7. Fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday. You’ll get a straight answer on what needs fixing and what can safely wait.
Written by the team at Bellmont Chimney Sweep.