Repair and restoration
Exterior chimney restoration
A worn, stained, or dated chimney drags down the look of the whole house. We work on the masonry, the mortar joints, the staining, old coatings and crown damage, so the chimney looks right again and the structure underneath is protected.
How it works
We look at the whole chimney
How it looks from the street and what shape it's in up close.
We lay out the options
What each part of the work does for the look of the chimney and for the structure, so you can choose.
You get a written quote
The work, the materials and the price in writing.
We restore it
Masonry and mortar first, then the crown, cap or cover, then cleaning and finishing.
Beautiful Chimney Restoration Built to Last for Years.
A chimney is one of the first things people see on a roofline. When it's stained, patched or crumbling, the whole house looks older than it is.
What restoration covers
- Masonry repair and tuckpointing, with brick and mortar matched to the house
- Removing staining and old coatings
- Crown repair or rebuilding
- New caps and chase covers
- Flashing where the chimney meets the roof
Where to start
Start with an inspection. Restoration work on the outside of a chimney should go on a chimney that's sound, so we look at both before we quote.
What goes into the price
Every chimney is different, so this work is priced after we have looked at yours.
- How much of the chimney needs masonry work.
- Whether the crown, the cap or the chase cover are part of the job.
- How much staining or old coating has to come off.
Before and after
Before 
After Before: Tar smeared over crumbling brick. After: Rebuilt with a new crown, caps and flashing.
Before 
After Before: Cracked crown around the vent pipe. After: New stainless cover and cap.
Before 
After Before: Rusted chase cover and cap. After: Chase painted, new stainless cover and cap.
Questions
More in questions and answers.
Do you always recommend the biggest repair?
No. Sometimes a chimney needs a major repair. Other times a smaller targeted repair can solve the problem and save the homeowner significant money. Knowing the difference comes from experience.
How do repair quotes work?
Repairs start with an inspection. We show you what we found, go over the options, and send you a written quote. Nothing starts until you've approved the quote.
Can you give me an estimate from pictures?
Yes. Send us pictures of your chimney and we can give you a rough idea of what the work involves. Any estimate from pictures is preliminary and is not a final price until we visit the property and inspect the job in person.
Related services
Masonry repair and tuckpointing
Crumbling brick, failed mortar joints, tuckpointing and partial rebuilds, matched to the house.
Quoted after an inspection
Chimney crowns
Cracked and crumbling crowns repaired, or rebuilt when they're too far gone to patch.
Quoted after an inspection
Chimney caps and chase covers
Rusted chase covers replaced with ones that fit, and caps in standard and custom sizes.
Quoted after an inspection
Book an inspection or cleaning
Pick a day and a 3-hour arrival window online. If you'd rather talk it through, call (248) 266-9991.