Honest assessment and careful repair of cracked masonry, failing mortar, damaged crowns and leaks, so small chimney problems stay small.
A chimney stands in the weather on every side. Rain, sun, wind and freezing nights work on it year after year, and the parts at the top take the worst of it. Mortar crumbles, bricks flake, the crown cracks and flashing pulls away. Each of those problems lets water in, and water is what turns a small repair into a big one.
We start every chimney repair with a close look, inside and out, so we repair the cause and not just the symptom. Then we explain the options in plain words: what must be done now for safety, what should be done soon and what can wait. You get a written scope, and the work is done by people who work on chimneys every day.
A stain inside or a crack outside often starts somewhere else. We check the crown, the cap, the flashing, the joints and the flue so the repair solves the actual problem.
Many chimneys can be repaired in place with new mortar, a few replaced bricks, a rebuilt crown or new flashing. We recommend a rebuild only when repair cannot do the job.
New mortar and brick should look like the old. We match color, texture and strength so the repair is neat and long lasting.
We protect your roof and landscaping, use proper fall protection and clean up all debris. The work area is left as we found it.
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Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Project situationLeaks and Water DamageWater finds every weakness in a chimney. Here is where leaks come from and how they are stopped.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 situationStorm and Wind DamageSevere weather finds the tallest part of your house. Here is what to do and how we make…Learn more Pick what you see or smell to learn what it may mean and how urgent it is.
You tell us about the chimney, fireplace or stove and what you have noticed, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look closely at the chimney, inside and out, ask how you use it and take photos of anything of note.
We explain what is urgent, what can wait and what is optional, and give you a written scope and options.
We lay drop cloths, seal the firebox and protect the roof and landscaping before any work begins.
We sweep, repair or install with the right tools and materials, checking our work as we go.
We clean up, show you what we did, share tips and set a reminder for your next visit.
Crumbling mortar, cracks, loose bricks, white staining, water stains inside and rust are common signs. An inspection confirms.
Some can, but water damage grows. A small repair now usually costs far less than a rebuild later.
Yes. Most of our work is on existing chimneys of every age and style.
Small repairs often take a day. Larger work takes longer, and we give a schedule with the scope.
We match mortar color and brick as closely as we can and show you samples first.
Chimney Crown RepairCracked or crumbling crowns repaired or rebuilt with a sloped, overhanging top that sheds water away from the…Explore 
Tuckpointing and RepointingOld mortar joints ground out and refilled with matched mortar, so water stays out of the chimney and…Explore 
Chimney Flashing and LeaksLeaks around the chimney traced and fixed with step flashing, counterflashing and sealed masonry joints, so ceilings stay…Explore 
Chimney RebuildingLeaning, crumbling or failing chimney tops taken down course by course and rebuilt with new brick, a proper…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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