Level 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.
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterChimney Company in Country Homes, WA
Country Homes is a semi-rural community where Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir crowd right up to the property line, and a lot of homeowners heat with wood they cut and split themselves. That matters for your chimney more than most people realize. A chimney company working in Country Homes has to understand softwood creosote, mid-century brick construction, and the hard reality of Spokane County winters. We’re Alcott Chimney Sweep, and we do. Call us at (336) 863-3889 when you need a straight answer about your flue.
Why Country Homes Homes Are Different
Country Homes sits on large, wooded lots dominated by Ponderosa pine and other conifers. Many of our neighbors here burn locally cut softwood from their own property rather than buying seasoned hardwood. Softwood combustion produces creosote significantly faster than hardwood – and not the flaky, brushable kind. We’re talking about glazed, third-degree creosote, the shiny tar-like buildup that is the most dangerous and the most difficult to remove. In Country Homes, twice-yearly chimney cleaning is often the practical standard, not the annual habit you hear about elsewhere.
The housing stock compounds the issue. Most Country Homes residences are mid-20th-century ranch-style homes built on generous lots, and many still have their original masonry fireplaces and brick chimneys. Those systems were built before modern chimney lining standards existed. We regularly find cracked terracotta flue tiles, spalling brickwork, and deteriorated mortar crowns in Country Homes that need attention before a fire is safe to burn. This is not a judgment on the homes; it’s simply what 60 to 70 years of Spokane County freeze-thaw cycles do to brick and mortar.
Winter is the other factor. Temperatures routinely drop below 20°F from November through February, and fireplaces run hard for hours at a stretch. When the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency issues wood-burning curtailment orders during temperature inversions, fireplaces sit cold. Then restrictions lift, and a chimney that was already carrying heavy creosote gets fired hard. That is a recipe for a chimney fire if the flue has not been cleaned recently.
Our Main Country Homes Services
The three services Country Homes homeowners call about most are chimney sweeping, chimney inspection, and gas fireplace repair, and each one has its own dedicated Country Homes page linked below.
Chimney Sweep in Country Homes
A proper sweep in Country Homes usually involves more than a brush through the flue. Given the softwood burning patterns here, our technicians often pull dampers and find dense, shiny glazed creosote that has to be removed with professional rotary tools and chemical treatments, not a standard wire brush. We also check the smoke shelf, damper assembly, and firebox for signs of moisture or animal entry while we work. You get a written price before anything starts, and a report of what we found when we finish. Chimney Sweep in Country Homes
Chimney Inspection in Country Homes
Given the age of the housing stock in Country Homes, an inspection is rarely a formality. Cracked flue tiles and failing mortar crowns are common findings, and a camera inspection shows you exactly what we see, in real time, so you are not taking our word for a repair you cannot verify. Inspections here are the fastest way to find out whether a chimney can safely handle another Country Homes winter of heavy softwood burning. Chimney Inspection in Country Homes
Gas Fireplace Repair in Country Homes
Plenty of Country Homes ranch houses have original wood-burning fireplaces, but many have been converted to gas inserts over the years, and those inserts are now old enough to need real service: thermocouples, pilot assemblies, valves, and burner tubes. We work on gas fireplaces using professional trade parts from Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield, and we show you the failed part before we replace it. Gas Fireplace Repair in Country Homes
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Country Homes
We install and service chimney and fireplace components from Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield. We keep common parts for these systems stocked in our local service vehicles so routine repairs do not wait on a distributor shipment. For the full range, see our brands.
Pricing for Chimney Company in Country Homes, WA
| Service | Typical range in Country Homes |
|---|---|
| Standard chimney sweep (Level 1) | $180 – $250 |
| Chimney sweep with heavy glazed creosote removal | $280 – $390 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 1, visual) | $120 – $190 |
| Chimney inspection (Level 2, with camera) | $250 – $420 |
| Chimney cap installation | $190 – $350 |
| Chimney crown repair | $350 – $750 |
| Flue tile repair or resurfacing (per section) | $500 – $1,200 |
| New stainless steel liner (DuraFlex, installed) | $1,800 – $3,500 |
| Gas fireplace service or diagnostic | $130 – $220 |
| Gas fireplace repair (common parts) | $180 – $450 |
What pushes a Country Homes price higher is usually glazed creosote that requires rotary removal, or age-related masonry damage discovered during the job. Whatever the condition, you receive a written price before any work begins, and that price does not change unless you approve additional work in writing. Call (336) 863-3889 for an exact quote.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Country Homes
We work throughout Country Homes and the surrounding unincorporated areas of north Spokane County, including the streets off North Division and the neighborhoods bordering the Little Spokane River corridor.
- Country Homes proper, including the ranch-style subdivisions north of Francis Avenue
- The wooded lots along West Hawthorne Road and East Hawthorne Road
- Areas near North Indian Trail Road, where chimney access often means working around mature pines
- Properties off North Five Mile Road and the Fairwood area
- The rural residential pockets along Highway 2 toward the Pend Oreille County line
Response for Country Homes is typically scheduled within a few business days, and faster during summer and early fall when homeowners are preparing for burn season. Scheduling is coordinated from our Seattle office, but our crews serve Country Homes locally.
Service Area – Cities Near Country Homes
Alcott Chimney Sweep serves Country Homes and the surrounding Spokane County area. We also schedule regular work in Spokane, WA, just to the south, and across the broader region including Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, and Vancouver, WA. If you are not sure whether we cover your address, call (336) 863-3889 and a live person will tell you.
Serving Country Homes, WA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Country Homes 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 About Chimney Company in Country Homes
We come out to Country Homes. Crews are dispatched locally for chimney sweeping, inspection, and gas fireplace repair throughout Country Homes and north Spokane County. Scheduling is handled from our Seattle office, but the technicians who arrive at your door are from the local service area. Call (336) 863-3889 and we’ll confirm your address in about 30 seconds.
Most routine chimney sweeping and inspection in Country Homes requires no permit. Structural repairs like a full chimney rebuild or adding a new liner can trigger county building requirements, and some Country Homes subdivisions have architectural review rules for exterior work. We’ll tell you what applies to your house before we start, and you’ll have the written price in hand first.
Fall is our busiest season for Country Homes, and we recommend booking a sweep in August or September before the burn-season rush. Most non-emergency appointments are scheduled within a few business days year-round. If you smell smoke inside the house or suspect a chimney fire, call (336) 863-3889 immediately and a live person will answer, day or night.
If you need a chimney company in Country Homes that will give you a written price before work starts, send a technician whose name and photo you already know, and stand behind the work in writing, call Alcott Chimney Sweep at (336) 863-3889 for a free estimate. Led by Ruben Castellano, our team has served homeowners since 2002, and every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not right, we make it right, and if a repair fails, the second visit is free.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Country Homes Customers Say
"Annual inspection and sweep. He used a camera to check the liner and found a cracked tile I had no idea about. Gave me a written estimate and did not push."
- Janet W."Water was leaking around the flashing. They resealed it and installed a new crown coating. Dry through two heavy rains since."
- Douglas P."Fast and tidy. Fireplace draws properly again."
- Mina K.