Rebuilding the chimney above the roofline in Mission Bay
A rebuild starts with a clear removal boundary, agreed with you before any brick comes down.
- 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
- Daylight through the masonry in the attic
- Rust stains from failed metal ties
- A bulge in the chimney face
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Our approach to chimney reconstruction
The fireplace during the rebuild
From the moment removal starts until the new masonry and crown have cured, the fireplace must not be used. Heat would dry fresh mortar too fast, and the flue may be open or blocked with protection.
We tell you when it is safe to use the fireplace again, based on the materials and the weather. If the flue needs cleaning or another check before use, we say so. The written record of the work notes the waiting time and any conditions.
Using the fireplace again after the rebuild
Once the new mortar and crown have cured, the fireplace can go back into use. We give you the date in the written record of the work, based on the materials used and the weather during the job.
If anything about the fireplace seems different afterwards, stop using it and tell us what you noticed. A new smell, a stain or smoke where you did not see it before are examples. If nothing changes, no further step is needed. The workmanship warranty and the written record cover the rebuilt section if a question comes up.
What to tell us about a failing chimney
Describe what you have seen: loose bricks, a leaning top, gaps at the house wall, pieces on the roof or in the yard, stains inside. Say when you first noticed each one and whether it has changed.
Mention earlier repairs, and whether anyone has told you to leave the fireplace unlit. Tell us what vents into the chimney and whether a roof project is planned. Those details help us plan the visit and decide what equipment to bring. You do not need to know whether a rebuild is needed before you call.
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.
Rebuild work, line by line
- Removal boundary marked and agreed
- New crown with drip edge and bond break
- Top height checked against the code
- Tooled joints that shed water
Your chimney rebuild questions
How do you decide how far down to take the chimney?
We look for the point where the masonry becomes sound again: firm mortar, tight units and no cracks running below. The estimate names that level and explains the evidence, and we confirm it once removal reaches it.
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.
How do you keep debris off the roof and the yard?
Masonry is taken down by hand and lowered in a controlled way. We protect the roof covering and the ground below, clean up as we go and haul all of the debris away at the end.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo