Wood, gas and electric fireplace service in Beverly Heights

Stone on a chimney can be natural stone laid as masonry or a manufactured veneer fixed to a backing. The repair depends on which you have, and from the ground they can look alike. Our family team repairs stone chimneys in Beverly Heights, and the same local team explains the findings and carries out the work you approve.

We also rebuild masonry, replace caps and crowns and service fireplaces of each fuel type. Natural stone is repaired much like brick. The joints are repointed with a mortar suited to the stone, and loose units are reset. Manufactured stone veneer is a different assembly. It is installed over a water-resistive barrier and lath according to the maker's instructions and the industry installation guide.

When veneer loosens or stains, water behind it is a likely cause. The fix may then involve the backing as well as the face. Tell us whether pieces have fallen and whether any section looks bulged or loose. Mention whether stains run down from the top. If you know whether the chimney is a framed chase or solid masonry, say so.

If not, we can usually tell once we are on site. The free inspection covers the face, the joints, the top and the flashing. We explain what type of stone you have and what that means for the repair. A free written estimate with upfront pricing follows. Choose any service before 72 hours have passed from your free inspection, and you save 10%.

Loose stone and old mortar are cleaned up and hauled away. While work continues, an open chimney is covered each evening. What we did is set down in a written record, and our workmanship warranty covers it. The record names the type of stone and mortar used, which helps with any later repair.