Water finds every weakness in a chimney. Here is where leaks come from and how they are stopped.
A brown stain on the ceiling or damp wallpaper near the fireplace is often a chimney leak. The water may come from the cap, the crown, the mortar joints, the flashing or the flue, and in heavy rain it can run a long way before it shows. Fixing the wrong part just delays the leak.
We trace leaks step by step. We check the top of the chimney, test the flashing and joints and look inside with a camera when needed. Then we repair the real cause: a new crown, a cap, counterflashing set into the mortar, repointing or a breathable sealer. Dry ceilings are the goal.
Not guessed.
The usual culprits.
Water kept out.
Rain out of the flue.
Inside the flue.
The real result.
Soot and Odor RemovalSmoky smells and soot stains traced to their source and treated, so the room smells fresh and the…Explore 
Chimney RepairHonest assessment and careful repair of cracked masonry, failing mortar, damaged crowns and leaks, so small chimney problems…Explore 
Chimney Crown RepairCracked or crumbling crowns repaired or rebuilt with a sloped, overhanging top that sheds water away from the…Explore 
Chimney Flashing and LeaksLeaks around the chimney traced and fixed with step flashing, counterflashing and sealed masonry joints, so ceilings stay…Explore 
Tuckpointing and RepointingOld mortar joints ground out and refilled with matched mortar, so water stays out of the chimney and…Explore 
Chimney Waterproofing and SealingA breathable water repellent applied after repairs lets the masonry shed rain without trapping moisture inside.Explore 
Leaning and Settling Chimney RepairChimneys that lean, pull from the house or sink are assessed for the cause and stabilized or rebuilt…Explore 
Storm Damage Chimney RepairChimneys hit by wind, falling limbs or lightning are made safe quickly and rebuilt with matched materials.Explore Take the quiz, check a problem or ballpark a budget.
Which Fireplace or Stove Do I Need? QuizAnswer five questions about your home and your goals and see the fireplace, stove, insert or gas option that fits best.Try it 
Chimney Problem CheckerPick what you see or smell to learn what it may mean and how urgent it is.Try it 
Chimney Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Stains near the chimney, rust in the firebox and damp smell in rain point to it. We confirm.
Sometimes it helps, but the cause must be repaired first.
Soon. Water damage spreads and wood rots.
Project situationFirst Fire of the SeasonThe first cold night is not the time to find out your chimney needs work. Here is how…Learn more 
Project situationBuying or Selling a HomeA chimney can be a hidden cost for a buyer and a sticking point for a seller. A…Learn more 
Project situationOlder and Historic HomesOlder chimneys have soft brick, old mortar and no liner. They need a gentler approach and the right…Learn more 
Project situationNew Construction and AdditionsNew homes and additions need chimneys built to draw well and meet the rules. Here is how we…Learn more Call us and we will visit, look closely at your chimney and give you a clear plan and a written scope.
