Fast, Reliable Chimney Liner & Rebuild Across Spokane
Chimney liner replacement and chimney rebuilds in Spokane typically run $2,800-$8,500 depending on flue count and structural condition, and most projects are completed in one to two days. If your fireplace is smoking back into the room, your liner is showing gaps in the camera inspection, or your South Hill brickwork is shedding mortar after another hard freeze-thaw winter, we can get a technician out fast through our Fireplace Services in Spokane. We’ve been driving to Spokane from our dispatch network for years, and we know the difference between a Browne’s Addition foursquare chimney and a North Spokane ranch stack. Call (844) 803-1545 - a live person answers, even at 10 p.m. on a Sunday when you notice the draft has gone wrong.
Why Hearthstone Chimney Co. Is Spokane’s Preferred Chimney Liner & Rebuild Company
Forty-two years in this trade means we’ve worked on Spokane chimneys through the ice storm of ’96, the windstorm of 2015, and enough freeze-thaw cycles to know which mortar mixes actually survive a Kootenai County winter. Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild technicians carry DuraFlex and HeatShield materials sized for the dual-flue configurations common in pre-war Spokane homes, so we’re not guessing at your job.
Spokane homeowners have left us hundreds of verified reviews mentioning the same things: the technician showed up in a marked truck and uniform, explained the camera footage in plain English, and the final bill matched the estimate exactly. We don’t chase five-star ratings; we chase callbacks, and we don’t get many.
Our response time to Spokane averages same-day or next-day for liner emergencies, and we schedule rebuild consultations within 48 hours. We understand that when SRCAA calls a burn ban and you’ve got three legal burning days left in February, a compromised liner isn’t a next-month problem.
Russell Haines built this company in 1984 on the principle that a craftsman stands behind his work. That hasn’t changed.
Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild Services in Spokane
Stainless Steel Liner Installation
Stainless steel liners are our most common install in Spokane, especially for homeowners in 99224 and 99228 who are converting old coal flues to wood or gas inserts. We use DuraFlex 316Ti alloy for wood-burning applications and 304-grade for gas, sized precisely to your appliance’s BTU output. A typical single-flue stainless install in Spokane runs $2,800-$4,200, including the top plate, rain cap, and proper insulation pack to meet Washington State Venting Code.
Flexible Liner Retrofits
Flexible liners solve the offset problems we see constantly in South Hill homes where settling has shifted the flue path over a century. The corrugated design navigates bends that rigid pipe cannot, and we can often complete a flexible liner pull from the roof without breaking into interior walls. In Spokane’s tight 1910s craftsman floor plans, that matters. Flexible liner jobs here typically fall between $3,200-$5,000 for a standard two-story height.
Liner Replacement for Failed Systems
Spokane’s temperature inversions trap acidic condensation in deteriorating liners, accelerating corrosion that coastal cities don’t see at the same rate. When your Level-2 inspection shows pinholes, gaps, or stage-3 creosote impregnation in a clay liner, replacement is the only safe path. We remove the damaged liner, re-inspect the surrounding masonry, and install a new system with the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Replacement projects in Spokane range $3,500-$6,500 depending on accessibility and whether the smoke chamber needs parging.
Partial Chimney Rebuild
Partial rebuilds target what Spokane’s climate destroys most: our Chimney Cap & Crown in Spokane, the top four to six courses of brick, and the interior flue system. After a winter with multiple freeze-thaw cycles like we saw in 2022-2023, we field dozens of calls from North Spokane and the Valley where the crown has cracked and water has saturated the wythe. We rebuild with proper crown slope, drip edge, and through-wall flashing, then line the restored flue. Partial rebuilds in Spokane typically run $4,500-$7,500.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Spokane
We stock DuraFlex stainless liners, HeatShield cerfractory resurfacing mix, and Copperfield chimney caps at our regional warehouse, which means Spokane jobs aren’t delayed waiting for parts to ship from Ohio. For clay liner replacements, we source Olympia Chimney products rated to 2,100°F. We don’t substitute builder-grade materials to hit a lower bid, and we document what we install with photos you can see. When Russell Haines started this company, he made a rule we still follow: use the material you’d want in your own mother’s chimney.
Common Chimney Liner & Rebuild Problems We See in Spokane Homes
- Acidic damage in converted coal flues. On the South Hill and in Browne’s Addition, we regularly open 1920s chimneys where the original oversized coal flue was converted to gas without being relined. The excess airspace causes flue-gas condensation that produces sulfuric acid damage mistaken for ordinary soot, and it’s a failure mode Spokane techs encounter on nearly every pre-WWII job in those zip codes.
- Freeze-thaw mortar destruction. Spokane’s shoulder-season temperature swings of 40°F or more in a single day force moisture in mortar joints to expand and contract repeatedly. By March, we’re rebuilding crowns on homes that looked fine in October.
- Undersized prefab chimneys blocking insert retrofits. North Spokane and Spokane Valley ranch homes with original 1950s-70s metal chimneys often can’t handle the exhaust requirements of modern EPA-certified inserts. The chimney either needs a full liner system or the homeowner is stuck with an inefficient open fireplace.
- Creosote-glazed liners after heavy burn seasons. When SRCAA burn bans limit your legal burning days to the coldest, most inversion-prone periods, Spokane residents tend to burn fast and hot to capture heat quickly. That burning pattern produces stage-2 and stage-3 glazed creosote that insulates the flue, accelerates corrosion, and can mask liner gaps during a casual visual inspection.
Pricing for Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Spokane, WA
Here’s what chimney liner and rebuild work actually costs in the Spokane market, based on jobs we’ve completed in 99224, 99228, 99251, and 99252:
| Service | Typical Range in Spokane |
|---|---|
| Single-flue stainless steel liner install | $2,800 - $4,200 |
| Flexible liner with offset navigation | $3,200 - $5,000 |
| Liner replacement (remove + reinstall) | $3,500 - $6,500 |
| Partial rebuild (crown, top courses, liner) | $4,500 - $7,500 |
| Full chimney rebuild with new liner | $7,500 - $12,000+ |
What moves you within these ranges: height and accessibility, number of flues, whether the smoke chamber needs parging, and if we discover hidden damage during the tear-out. We don’t lowball to get the job and then invent change orders. Our technician gives you a written, itemized estimate before any work begins, and that number is the number on the invoice. We also offer $50 off any repair over $250, a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received, and a permanent 5% senior and veteran discount. Call (844) 803-1545 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
We Also Serve Cities Near Spokane
Our Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Spokane coverage extends to Dishman, Country Homes, Opportunity, and Spokane Valley. Whether you’re in a 1950s ranch near Sprague Avenue or a historic property off Dishman-Mica Road, we carry the parts and the expertise for your chimney system. We also handle Chimney Cleaning & Sweep in Spokane and Chimney Repair in Spokane for homeowners who need full-service care.
Serving Spokane, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Spokane area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Chimney Liner & Rebuild in Spokane
We typically schedule liner emergencies same-day or next-day across Spokane, including the South Hill, North Spokane, and Spokane Valley. For non-urgent rebuild consultations, we usually have availability within 48 hours. Call (844) 803-1545 - a live person will check the calendar while you’re on the line.
Yes, we work in 99224, 99228, 99251, 99252, and surrounding Spokane ZIPs, from Browne’s Addition to the farthest North Spokane developments. Our technicians know the local housing stock, permit requirements, and the specific chimney configurations common to each area.
Yes, we answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we dispatch for true emergencies such as blocked flues, carbon monoxide backdrafting, or structural collapse. If your situation is immediately dangerous, we’ll guide you on securing the fireplace until we arrive. Call (844) 803-1545 any time.
Spokane liner and rebuild costs typically run 10-15% below Seattle and Portland due to lower permitting fees and shorter travel distances within the metro area. However, Spokane’s harsher freeze-thaw cycle and heavier creosote buildup often mean more extensive masonry repair is needed, which can narrow that gap on rebuild projects.
Every liner and rebuild job is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if it’s not right, we make it right with no paperwork and no arguing. Beyond that, DuraFlex stainless liners carry a lifetime residential warranty, and HeatShield resurfacing carries a 20-year warranty. The materials outlast the house when installed correctly, and we install them correctly.
Written by Russell Haines, Owner at Hearthstone Chimney Co., serving Spokane since 1984.