Rebuilding the chimney above the roofline in Parkland
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
- Loose bricks through several top courses
- A stack that has tipped out of plumb
- Top courses shifted out of line
- A bulge in the chimney face
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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.
Mortar suited to heat around the flue
Inside a rebuilt stack, the flue side sees heat and the outer face sees rain and sun. For that reason, brick industry guidance on chimneys pairs a heat-resistant mortar for bedding the liners with a weather-suited mortar for the brick.
We choose mortars for each job, one for setting the lining and another for the outer courses. The estimate describes them in plain words. Using a single general-purpose mortar everywhere is simpler, but it does not suit the different conditions inside and outside the new stack. The lining mortar also follows the tile maker's guidance.
A rebuild on a chimney finished in stucco
Some masonry chimneys are finished with stucco over the brick or block. When such a chimney is rebuilt, the new masonry is built first and the finish is applied over it afterwards.
The stucco is a separate item on the estimate, and it needs time to cure in its own right. We explain how the new finish will meet the old one below the removal line. Where the finish alone has failed on sound masonry, stucco chimney repair is the better fit.
A rebuild raised during a home sale
A home inspection sometimes recommends that a chimney be evaluated for rebuilding. That note rarely says how much of the chimney is affected or what the work would include.
We look at the chimney and explain whether a rebuild is warranted, how far it would go and what it would include. Each stage is priced separately, which helps buyer and seller discuss it. Once the work is done, the written record can travel with the sale paperwork. We can also explain the findings to the other party's contractor if you wish.
Reconstruction items after the free inspection
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- Rain cap fitted to the flue
- Corrosion-resistant ties where the chimney needs them
- Curing time before the fireplace is lit
Partial and full rebuild questions
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.
When can the fireplace be used after the rebuild?
Once the new mortar and crown have cured. The waiting time depends on the materials and the manufacturer's instructions, and we give you the timing in the written record of the work.
What paperwork do I get after the rebuild?
A written record of the work that shows where the rebuild started, what was used for the lining, crown and flashing. Keep it with your house papers.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo