Rebuilding the chimney above the roofline in Grapeland Heights
A workmanship warranty on the rebuilt section, with every step agreed before it starts.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a partial rebuild may be needed
- Top courses shifted out of line
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Masonry too loose to hold new flashing
- Bricks crumbling to sand
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Our approach to chimney reconstruction
Setting clay flue tiles as the courses rise
When clay flue tiles line the rebuilt section, they go in as the brickwork rises. The brick industry's chimney guidance describes setting the tiles a section ahead of the brick, bedding them in mortar and smoothing the joints on the inside.
Smooth inside joints help the flue draw cleanly and make cleaning easier. The tiles are checked for cracks before they go in, since a cracked tile hidden inside new brick is hard to reach later. We describe how the tiles will be set on the estimate.
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.
Protecting the roof during removal
Taking masonry down means heavy material moving above the roof covering. Dropped brick, tool marks and foot traffic can crack or scuff some coverings.
We plan how the masonry comes down and where it goes, protect the roof around the chimney and keep traffic to set routes. Let us know the roofing material and any spots that are already cracked or loose. Any roofing that must be lifted is named on the estimate, along with who resets it. If the covering is easily damaged, we may suggest the roofer lifts and resets it.
When only the top needs work
Sometimes the masonry is sound and the problem is the crown alone: cracks, a missing overhang or a flat mortar wash. In that case, chimney crown repair addresses the top without taking any brick down.
We check the top courses under the crown before suggesting a crown-only repair. If they are loose or soaked, the crown and the courses below may need to be handled together. The estimate explains which case applies. A crown repair is a far smaller job than a rebuild, so it is worth ruling in or out first. We tell you plainly which way the evidence points.
Reconstruction items after the free inspection
- Removal boundary marked and agreed
- Sound original brick cleaned for reuse
- Tooled joints that shed water
- Roof covering protection
What people ask before a rebuild
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.
What if you find more damage below the planned line?
We stop and show you what removal uncovered before going further. You hear what it means and what it would add, and the boundary moves only with your agreement.
Is there a discount if I book the rebuild soon?
Yes. Once the free inspection at your home is done, you have 72 hours in which any service you book carries a 10% discount. The rebuild scope stays exactly as written either way.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo