Chimney Removal
Licensed contractor · Seattle homes and nearby Snohomish & North King County
A brick stack that no longer serves the fireplace still has to come out without opening the roof to the weather. Chimney removal on Seattle-area homes covers the masonry above the roof, the stack through the floors, or the chase a remodel has to clear — permits filed, the roof closed, and the scope written before the first brick comes down.
We’re licensed, bonded, and insured.
Your home is in safe hands.
Washington State L&I verified for your protection.
Building since 2019.
Chimney removals on Seattle homes, plus Snohomish and North King County — building since 2019.
Chimney work that matches the house
Seattle and nearby Craftsman and mid-century homes often carry tall brick chimneys that no longer serve a fireplace — or that the city expects owners to address when altering the house. We scope the stack from the roof to the foundation, confirm what still vents through it, and choose the lightest removal that finishes the job cleanly.
On the walkthrough we count the floors the stack crosses, check whether a furnace or water heater still uses the flue, and note whether the fireplace opening stays or gets framed shut. That is what separates a roof-line takeoff from a full stack.
If the flue still serves a furnace or water heater, that vent is settled before any brick comes out.
Brick chimney above the roof — Seattle-area home
Chimney Scopes
Three Chimney Scopes
Partial above the roof, full stack through the floors, or chimney work inside a remodel — the choice drives cost, timeline, and disruption.
Above the Roof (Partial)
Masonry above the roof line comes down. We frame, sheath, flash, and weave shingles so the roof is weather-tight. Interior chase stays unless you ask otherwise.
Stack Through the Floors (Full)
Masonry comes out through attic and living levels as needed. Openings get framed and closed. A structural review is common when joists or rafters bear on the chimney.
Chimney Work With a Remodel
Chimney removal runs with a kitchen, bath, or larger remodel so one crew sequences demo, structure, and finishes. Dollars are itemized in that proposal.
Planning Ranges (Market)
Common Seattle-area planning bands for budgeting — not an Artbrick bid. Partial often ~$2k–$4.5k; full ~$5k–$10k+. Your house can sit outside these. Firm price after walkthrough.
Project Photos
Project photos
Above the roof, through the floors, and the wall after the opening is closed.
Above-roof before
Roof after patch
Interior stack
Opening closed
Roof opening
Shingle blend
Attic brickwork
Finished wallOur Process
How Chimney Removal Runs
From walkthrough to close-out — with permits, venting checks, and a written scope before work starts.
Walkthrough & Scope
We look at the roof, floors the stack passes through, fireplace or chase, whether framing depends on the masonry, and whether anything still vents through the flue.
Permits & Prep
We file what the city or county requires. Older homes may need asbestos testing first. Engineering is called out when the permit path needs it. Seattle permit guidance.
Removal & Close-Out
Masonry comes down top-down as scoped. Debris leaves on schedule. The roof is patched for above-roof jobs; openings are closed when that work is in the plan. Final inspection follows the permit path.
Written scope first. Then the stack comes down — not the other way around.
Why homeowners call Artbrick for chimneys
Artbrick LLC is a licensed Washington State contractor based in Granite Falls — bonded, insured, and L&I verified (License ARTBRL*812B8). On this work we protect the rooms that stay, take down the masonry the scope names, and haul the brick so the roof and the openings are ready for the next trade.
- Written chimney scope before work starts
- Remodel-tied chimney work and site protection
- Full stack removal on schedule
- Venting check before removal
- Seattle homes plus Snohomish and North King County
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What’s included
Typical chimney-removal scope. Structural engineering, asbestos abatement, and appliance re-venting sit outside the base scope when they apply.
- Selective masonry removal as scoped
- Permit application filing
- Full stack removal and site protection
- Remodel-tied chimney work where needed
- Basic closing of openings when in the plan
- Interior protection during demo
- Written plan of what comes out and what stays
Related remodel services
Where We Work
Where We Remove Chimneys
Based in Granite Falls. Chimney removals are common on Seattle homes; we also take this work across Snohomish County and North King County.
Snohomish County
Everett · Lynnwood · Edmonds · Mill Creek · Granite Falls · Lake Stevens · Marysville · Mukilteo · Bothell
North King County
Shoreline · Kirkland · Redmond · Woodinville · Kenmore · Bothell · Seattle (north)
Not sure if we cover your address? Contact us — we will let you know if your address is in range.
Cities we work in most
Most of these jobs land in Everett, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mill Creek, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Shoreline, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, and nearby towns in Snohomish County and North King County. Send the address and we will tell you if it is in range.
Chimney Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers on scopes, permits, asbestos, repair vs removal, and getting a quote.
Do I need a permit to remove a chimney in Seattle?
Most chimney removals in Seattle need a building permit. We file the paperwork. The city decides approval. See Seattle permit guidance.
What is the difference between above-roof and full removal?
Above-roof takes the stack to the roof line and patches the roof. Full removal takes masonry through the floors and closes openings. Remodel-tied work is a third path.
What if my chimney still vents a furnace or water heater?
We check before removal. A chimney that still vents an appliance cannot simply be capped or torn out. The venting path has to be confirmed or redesigned first.
Do you handle asbestos testing?
Testing and abatement are separate licensed trades. On older homes we may require testing before demo. If abatement is needed, that work is priced with a licensed abatement contractor.
Should I repair instead of remove?
Repair can fit active chimneys with limited mortar, crown, or flashing damage. Removal fits unused stacks, chronic leaks, remodel conflicts, or damage past economical repair.
How do I get a chimney removal quote?
Use our contact form or call (425) 422-5947. Send roof and fireplace photos, or call (425) 422-5947. We will confirm scope — above the roof, through the floors, or with a remodel — and walk you through permits.
Do you serve Seattle and nearby cities?
Yes. Chimney removals are common on Seattle homes, and we also work across Snohomish County and North King County — including Everett, Kirkland, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, and surrounding cities. Contact us with your address and we will confirm.
Is Artbrick licensed for this work in Washington?
Yes. Artbrick LLC is a licensed, bonded, and insured Washington State contractor — L&I verified. License ARTBRL*812B8. We carry the coverage this work requires inside an occupied home.
Contact Artbrick
Artbrick LLC
(425) 422-5947 · artbrick.info@gmail.com
201 S Portage Ave, Granite Falls, WA 98252
Licensed, bonded & insured · License ARTBRL*812B8 · Verify on L&I
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Tell us about your chimney
Send the address, a roof photo, and whether a furnace still uses the flue. We follow up with a written scope before any brick comes down.