Federal Way · South King County · Seattle
Chimney sweeps and masonry repair from someone who won’t sell you what you don’t need
Kenny Martin has been laying brick and restoring chimneys since 2007. He sweeps, inspects, repairs and rebuilds chimneys, explains what he finds, and gives you options that fit your budget.
Services
From a sweep to a full rebuild
You work with Kenny directly. If a job needs a second visit or more than one person, he’ll say so up front.
Chimney sweep & inspection
Sweeps and visual inspections for open fireplaces, wood stove inserts and freestanding stoves.
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Chimney crowns & rain caps
New crowns cured properly, and rain caps and spark arrestors for every flue.
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Tuck-pointing & brick repair
Old mortar ground out and replaced, damaged brick swapped, blended to match.
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Chimney waterproofing
A commercial-grade water repellent that protects masonry for 5 to 10 years.
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Chimney flashing
Leaks at the roofline fixed with new counter, roof and thimble flashing.
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Chimney re-lining
Cracked tile flues and rusted metal liners replaced with code-compliant liners.
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Tear down & rebuild
When repair isn’t worth it: the chimney taken down and rebuilt above the roofline.
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Firebox repair
Cracked firebox brick and insert panels repaired or replaced.
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A tired chimney, put right
This sandstone chimney had a cracked crown and worn flashing on a flat roof. Kenny poured a new crown and replaced the flashing all the way around.
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Reviews
5.0 stars from every one of 20 Google reviews
The same things come up again and again: honest advice, options at different prices, and careful, clean work.
“Kenny does absolutely fantastic work and the fact that he has availability is criminal because with the quality of work he does, he should be stressing about how much demand there is for his services. Stop looking – call Five Star.”
“We hadn’t used our fireplace in years so wanted someone to inspect and ensure it was safe. Kenny did a great job explaining what he was looking for during the inspection. He didn’t try to sell anything that wasn’t needed which is refreshing.”
“Kenny repointed two of our chimneys, including replacing some damaged brick. They look great! He was very communicative during the whole process, explaining what he would do and why, and giving us a couple options for the work. He was very careful to protect the new roof we had as well as to protect our house from dust during grinding.”
About
One craftsman, start to finish
Kenny started out laying brick and restoring chimneys in 2007 and opened Five Star Chimney in late 2012. You deal with him directly, from the first email to the finished job.
He takes on what one skilled person can do well, and he’ll tell you plainly when a job is beyond that.
Meet KennyService area
Chimney service across South King County and Seattle
- Federal Way
- Kent
- Auburn
- Des Moines
- Burien
- Renton
- Covington
- Maple Valley
- Seattle
And nearby. Not sure if you’re in range? Email your address and ask.
Tell Kenny about your chimney
Email your home address and how many fireplaces or stoves you have. Kenny looks at the house on Google Street View and replies with an estimate. He answers email faster than voicemail.