Partial or full-height chimney rebuilds in Seven Isles
We match new brick to the courses that stay and show samples before the work begins.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney problems that call for rebuilding
- Repairs that keep failing
- Brick falling onto the roof
- Masonry too loose to hold new flashing
- Bricks crumbling to sand
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From removal to new crown, a full rebuild
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.
Making the chimney safe now, rebuilding later
Sometimes the immediate need is safety, while the rebuild itself can wait for materials, a roof project or your budget. Loose top courses can be taken down or secured, and the open top covered, as a separate first step.
That make-safe work is priced on its own. The rebuild is then planned with the time it needs. We explain how long the temporary measures are meant to last and what to watch for in the meantime. If a roof project is coming, the rebuild can be timed to fit around it.
When the flue is the main problem
Where the masonry is sound but the flue lining is cracked or missing, the lining can often be dealt with without a rebuild. Chimney liner installation covers fitting a listed liner inside the existing chimney.
If a rebuild is going ahead anyway, it is a good time to decide on the lining for the whole flue. We explain how the two jobs fit together and price the lining as its own line in either case. A rebuild does not settle the lining question by itself, so the two stay separate lines even when they share a visit.
A top broken in a strong storm
After a strong storm, a chimney top can be left cracked, shifted or partly fallen. The first need is to keep the area below clear and stop water getting in.
Once the immediate risk is dealt with, we assess how far the damage goes. Some tops can be reset and repaired, while others need the damaged section rebuilt. Temporary protection and the permanent work are priced separately, so you can see what is urgent and what can follow. Keep a note of the date and what you saw, since it helps us judge what moved and when.
Chimney rebuild lines you approve
- Dismantling to sound masonry
- Sound original brick cleaned for reuse
- Cover over the open chimney each evening
- Mortar smears cleaned from finished brick
What people ask before a rebuild
Is a partial rebuild enough for my chimney?
Often, yes. Damage is usually worst above the roof, where the weather hits hardest. If the masonry below is sound, rebuilding only the damaged top section is the normal approach, and we explain why.
Can the rebuild be split into stages?
Partly. Loose masonry can be made safe first and the rebuild scheduled later. Once removal starts, though, the section is usually rebuilt in one sequence, so the chimney is not left open.
What should I have ready before the rebuild visit in Seven Isles?
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo