As summer fades, Lacey’s older homes need a seasonal chimney checkup to prevent fire hazards and costly masonry damage. Grant W. Chimney Co. urges homeowners to act now—before fall’s damp weather and heavy use test your chimney’s limits.
Why Lacey’s older masonry chimneys need a fall inspection
My 1950s Lacey home has a brick chimney that’s seen decades of Washington winters. Why should I worry now? Because summer heat and humidity can loosen mortar, while fall’s first rains will seep into those cracks, freeze, and expand—cracking bricks from the inside out. A free inspection catches these issues before they turn into $2,000+ rebuilds. Older masonry also hides creosote buildup in flues, a silent fire hazard. Don’t wait for the first cold snap to find out your liner’s failing—schedule a Level 2 inspection today.
3 Lacey-specific tasks to tackle before the first fire of the season
First, clear debris from your chimney cap—Lacey’s oak and maple leaves clog flues fast. Next, check for white efflorescence on bricks near the roofline; it’s salt leaching from mortar, a sign of water damage. Finally, test your damper for smooth operation—older homes often have rusted or warped dampers that won’t seal. If yours sticks, we can repair or replace it before your first fire. Need a hand? Book a free estimate—we serve all Lacey neighborhoods, from Woodland Creek to the Hawks Prairie area.