Partial or full-height chimney rebuilds in Durrs
We match new brick to the courses that stay and show samples before the work begins.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney problems that call for rebuilding
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- Mortar washed out deep in the joints
- Water pouring in around the chimney
- A top section that sways in the wind
Jump to
From removal to new crown, a full rebuild
If removal shows damage below the line
Masonry can look sound on the outside and be weak behind. Once the upper courses come off, the courses below may prove softer than expected, and the planned line may need to drop.
If that happens, we stop and show you what was uncovered before going further. You hear what it means and what it would add. The line moves only with your agreement, and the extra work is priced as a separate item. That keeps the final bill tied to decisions you made.
A family team for a large project
A rebuild is one of the larger jobs a chimney can need, and it helps to deal with people who explain things plainly. We are a family-owned and locally owned company, and the person who assesses your chimney talks you through the findings.
Ask why a rebuild is suggested, where it would start and what the alternatives are. Ask what could change once removal begins. Those conversations are part of how we work. You should understand the whole plan before any brick comes down.
When masonry repair will do
Not every damaged chimney needs rebuilding. Where the damage is limited to certain joints or units, and the stack has not moved, chimney masonry repair can fix it in place.
We explain which case you have. If the evidence points to a local repair, we price that instead of a rebuild. If you would like both options priced, we can set them side by side with the reasons for each, so you can compare scope and expected life. Choosing the smaller repair now does not rule out a rebuild later if the chimney needs it.
A shattered crown over loose courses
When the crown has broken into pieces, water reaches the top courses with every rain. The bricks under a failed crown are often loose, soaked and stained by the time the crown is noticed.
Replacing the crown alone would sit it on masonry that cannot hold it. In that case, the damaged top courses are rebuilt and a new crown is formed over them. We check how deep the damage goes before setting the removal line. The new crown then goes on over masonry that can support it for the long term.
What the rebuild scope can include
- New crown with drip edge and bond break
- Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
- Fireblocking where the stack passes floors
- Tooled joints that shed water
Chimney reconstruction questions answered
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.
What happens to a furnace vent in the chimney during a rebuild?
If a furnace or water heater vents into the chimney, it has to be shut down or disconnected while the flue is open. We plan that step with a heating or plumbing contractor and include it in the schedule.
Will a rebuild change how my fireplace draws?
It should not make it worse. The rebuilt flue is kept to a size that suits the fireplace, and the top follows the code's height rule. If draft was a problem before, we explain what the rebuild can and cannot change.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo