A chimney rebuild contractor for Chula Vista Isles
New courses, a new crown and the flue decision, planned as one project and priced line by line.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a chimney due for rebuilding shows
- A stack that has tipped out of plumb
- Broken brick spread over large areas
- Masonry too loose to hold new flashing
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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From removal to new crown, a full rebuild
A rebuilt top that must be taller
If the existing chimney falls short of the code's height rule, the rebuilt section is laid to meet it. That can mean a few more courses than were there before.
A taller top changes the look of the chimney and adds to the work, so we discuss it before you approve. We also explain how a taller top changes the crown and the work involved. Meeting the rule is part of rebuilding to the code rather than an optional extra, and the estimate says so.
Where the new masonry meets the old
The join between rebuilt courses and retained masonry is the most visible line on a partial rebuild. A clean, level transition with matching joint lines makes it read as one chimney.
We set the first new course carefully on the prepared old masonry and carry the joint lines through. Some difference in color is likely at first, since the old brick has weathered. We explain what to expect before you approve and how the contrast usually softens over time. Where the join falls at the roof line, the flashing often hides much of it anyway.
A top broken in a strong storm
After a strong storm, a chimney top can be left cracked, shifted or partly fallen. The first need is to keep the area below clear and stop water getting in.
Once the immediate risk is dealt with, we assess how far the damage goes. Some tops can be reset and repaired, while others need the damaged section rebuilt. Temporary protection and the permanent work are priced separately, so you can see what is urgent and what can follow. Keep a note of the date and what you saw, since it helps us judge what moved and when.
A rebuild raised during a home sale
A home inspection sometimes recommends that a chimney be evaluated for rebuilding. That note rarely says how much of the chimney is affected or what the work would include.
We look at the chimney and explain whether a rebuild is warranted, how far it would go and what it would include. Each stage is priced separately, which helps buyer and seller discuss it. Once the work is done, the written record can travel with the sale paperwork. We can also explain the findings to the other party's contractor if you wish.
Rebuild work, line by line
- Corrosion-resistant ties where the chimney needs them
- Roof covering protection
- Fireplace opening sealed during removal
- Sample panel for brick and mortar
Partial and full rebuild questions
Is a partial rebuild enough for my chimney?
Often, yes. Damage is usually worst above the roof, where the weather hits hardest. If the masonry below is sound, rebuilding only the damaged top section is the normal approach, and we explain why.
Can you reuse the original bricks?
Where they are sound, yes. We clean the old mortar off and check each unit for cracks and broken faces. Damaged bricks are replaced with new or salvaged units chosen to match the courses that stay.
How is the house protected while the chimney is open?
We seal the fireplace opening, protect the roof and the ground below and cover the open chimney at the end of each work day. That keeps rain and debris out of the flue and the house.
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Local service. Careful repairs. A fireplace worth coming home to.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo