A chimney rebuild contractor for Imperial Point
If removal shows damage lower down, we stop and show you before the boundary moves.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a chimney due for rebuilding shows
- Loose bricks through several top courses
- A gap widening between chimney and wall
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
- A bulge in the chimney face
Jump to
From removal to new crown, a full rebuild
Curing the new masonry and crown
New mortar and concrete gain strength as they cure. Hot sun and wind can dry them too fast, and heavy rain can wash out fresh joints or mark a new crown.
We protect fresh work while it cures and follow the product instructions for the crown and mortar. The fireplace stays out of use until the curing period has passed. We tell you when it can be lit and note that in the written record of the work. If the weather during the job slowed curing, the waiting time may be longer, and we explain why.
Access equipment for a rebuild
Rebuilding means working at height for several days with heavy material. Depending on the chimney's height and the roof, that calls for roof staging or scaffolding set against the house.
Access is listed as its own item on the estimate, since it can be a meaningful part of the cost. We plan where equipment stands and how it is protected, and tell you which doors, paths or parking areas will be affected while it is up. Staging stays in place only as long as the work needs it and comes down before the final cleanup.
A bulge in the chimney face
A face that bulges outward means the masonry has moved out of line. The brick industry lists masonry pushed out of plane among the signs of a structural problem, not routine wear.
A bulging section cannot be pushed back into place, and repointing it only fills its joints in the wrong position. We explain how far the bulge extends and whether rebuilding that section, and assessing its cause, is needed. Keep clear of the area below in the meantime. The estimate records where the bulge sits and how far it runs.
Comparing two rebuild quotes
Rebuild quotes can differ widely, so compare them stage by stage. Check where each one starts the removal, how the flue will be lined, what kind of crown is included and who handles the flashing and roof covering.
A lower total may reflect a higher removal line, a mortar wash instead of a formed crown or cleanup left out. Ask how each company handles damage found below the planned line. We are happy to go through our estimate stage by stage with you.
What the rebuild scope can include
- Sound original brick cleaned for reuse
- New crown with drip edge and bond break
- Sample panel for brick and mortar
- Uncovered damage shown before the scope grows
What people ask before a rebuild
What does the workmanship warranty cover on a rebuild?
It stands behind the rebuild work we agreed and completed: the relaid masonry, the crown and the parts we installed. Retained masonry below the boundary and work by other trades fall outside it.
What should I have ready before the rebuild visit in Imperial Point?
A way into the room with the fireplace, a route to the part of the yard under the chimney and, if possible, attic access. Records of earlier repairs and any roof plans help us set the boundary and the order of work.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
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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