Repairing cracked chimney brickwork in Harbour Inlet
We look at the brick, the joints and the water path together, then repair them in the right order.
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Chimney masonry damage you can see
- Faces flaking off individual bricks
- A crack running through several bricks
- Brick chips or sand on the roof
- Paint peeling off chimney brick
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Chimney masonry from the roof line down
The sloped shoulders of the chimney
Where a chimney narrows above the fireplace, the step or slope between the wide and narrow parts is called the shoulder. Its surface faces the sky, so rain lands on it rather than running past it.
The brick industry's chimney guidance favors a solid surface of uncored brick or a mortar wash that fills each step. Exposed brick cores or a wash that bridges over the steps can hold water. We check the shoulder surface and the joints below it, and list any reshaping as its own item.
Other appliances vented into the chimney
If a furnace or water heater vents into the chimney, masonry work near the top or around the flue can affect it. The appliance may need to be shut down or disconnected while work is under way.
When you book, mention anything besides the fireplace that uses the flue. We plan the masonry work around it and name any step that needs a heating or plumbing contractor. That coordination is written into the schedule so the appliance is not left venting into an open work area.
The warranty on masonry workmanship
Our workmanship warranty stands behind the masonry repairs we agree and complete. It concerns how the joints were repointed, how units were set and how courses were relaid, so the scope has to name those areas precisely.
Masonry we did not touch sits outside it. Ask what the warranty means for your particular job before approving. Keep your paperwork together, since the estimate and the completed work details show which faces and courses were repaired if a question comes up later.
Masonry items raised in a home sale
A home inspection may note chimney masonry items such as deteriorated mortar, cracked brick or loose top courses. The note often recommends further evaluation without saying what the repair should be or how large it is.
We look at each noted item, say whether we confirm it and explain the cause and the repair. Each item has its own line and price, which makes discussion between buyer and seller easier. Once the work is finished, its written record can go with the sale paperwork.
Chimney masonry work, itemized
- Repointing of cracked and open joints
- Removal of failed sealant from joints
- Cover over open masonry each evening
- Base courses and ground contact checked
What people ask a chimney mason
What if a crack in my chimney looks structural?
Cracks through several bricks, stepped cracking or a stack moving away from the house can point to a structural cause. We explain what we see and when an engineer should assess it before masonry repair.
Is there a discount if I book the masonry work soon?
Yes. When you book within 72 hours of the free inspection at your home, 10% comes off any service on the estimate. The scope and materials do not change because of it.
Why do you ask about earlier repairs to the chimney?
Earlier work explains a lot. A patch in hard mortar, sealant over cracks or a repair that failed quickly all change what we look for and how the new repair should be done.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo