Rebuilding the chimney above the roofline in Ojus
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows, to make loose masonry safe ahead of a rebuild.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a partial rebuild may be needed
- Flue tiles showing through open joints
- Bricks crumbling to sand
- Soft mortar you can scrape out by hand
- A top section that sways in the wind
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Our approach to chimney reconstruction
A formed crown with an overhang
The brick industry's chimney guidance favors a precast crown or a cast-in-place crown shaped like one, with thickened edges and an overhang past the brick. The overhang keeps rain off the top courses and throws it clear of the face.
We describe the crown's form on the estimate: how it is made, how it sheds water and how it sits over the new masonry. Where a precast crown suits the chimney, we explain the choice. Either way, the finished crown is sloped, overhangs the brick and carries a drip edge.
Saving sound bricks from the old stack
Original bricks from the dismantled section can often be reused. Each one is cleaned of old mortar and checked for cracks, broken faces and softness. Only sound units go back into the new work.
Reused brick helps the rebuilt section blend with the masonry below. It is more work than laying new brick, since each unit must be cleaned and checked, and the estimate reflects that. Where there are not enough sound units, we mix in new or salvaged brick and explain where they will sit.
Rot found around the chimney
Removing masonry near the roof can uncover damaged decking, rafters or framing around the chimney, often from a long-standing leak. That damage could not be seen during the inspection.
We stop and show you what was found, and we explain how far the damage seems to go. Framing repair is usually a roofer's or carpenter's job, and we coordinate the timing so the rebuild does not close over rotten wood. The finding is priced or referred as a separate item rather than folded quietly into the masonry.
What the free inspection can settle for a rebuild
Our free inspection looks at the stack from the ground and, where it is safe, from the roof. It also covers the fireplace, the part of the flue we can see and the attic side where accessible. We test the joints and units we can reach.
Some things stay uncertain until removal begins, such as the exact depth of weak masonry. We say what the visit could confirm and what it could not. The estimate sets a planned removal line and explains how it will be confirmed on the job.
What the rebuild scope can include
- Rain cap fitted to the flue
- Corrosion-resistant ties where the chimney needs them
- Structural assessment flagged where needed
- Shoulders laid to shed water
Partial and full rebuild questions
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.
Do you need to go into the attic for a rebuild?
Sometimes. If removal goes below the roof line, the attic side shows the masonry, the framing clearances and the fireblocking. We tell you in advance if attic access is part of the plan.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- 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