Rebuilding the chimney above the roofline in Poinsettia Heights
Where repairs keep failing, we explain whether rebuilding the section is the sounder choice.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a partial rebuild may be needed
- Mortar washed out deep in the joints
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Flue tiles showing through open joints
- Bricks crumbling to sand
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Our approach to chimney reconstruction
Recreating or simplifying the top detail
Many chimney tops have projecting bands or stepped courses near the top. On a rebuild, you can choose to recreate that shape or to simplify it.
Projecting courses look good but catch rain on their top faces, and they need careful detailing to shed water. We explain the options, how each affects the look and upkeep of the chimney and what each adds to the work. The estimate describes the chosen top detail in plain words. A simpler top is easier to keep watertight, and we say so honestly.
Tooling the new joints to shed rain
The finish on a mortar joint affects how well the wall sheds water. The brick industry's guidance names concave, V-shaped and grapevine joints as the most resistant to water on exterior brickwork.
We tool the rebuilt joints at the right stage, when the mortar is firm to the thumb, so the surface is dense. Where the retained masonry has a different joint profile, we discuss whether to match it or use a more weather-resistant shape. The chosen profile is named on the estimate.
Protecting the yard and paths below
The ground under a rebuild takes falling dust, equipment and foot traffic. Planted beds, lawns, pavers and pool areas near the chimney need protection before removal starts.
Tell us what lies below the chimney and what matters most to you. We plan where equipment stands and how material moves, and cover sensitive areas. Irrigation heads and outdoor lights near the base are marked so they are not damaged. At the end, we clean the area and remove the protection with the rest of the debris.
Smoke problems and what a rebuild can change
If the fireplace smoked into the room before the rebuild, the rebuild may help, or it may not. A top below the code's height rule or a flue narrowed by damage can be corrected as part of the rebuild.
Other causes, such as a room that is too airtight or a fireplace opening too large for the flue, lie outside the rebuild. We explain what we think caused the problem and what the rebuild can realistically change before you approve it.
Chimney rebuild lines you approve
- New crown with drip edge and bond break
- Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
- Scaffold or roof staging
- Structural assessment flagged where needed
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.
Do you rebuild factory-built metal chimneys in brick?
No. A factory-built chimney is a listed system and is repaired with the parts its maker specifies. Rebuilding applies to masonry chimneys, and we tell you which kind you have on the visit.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo