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Partial or full-height chimney rebuilds in Sunset

A free inspection first, then a written estimate that shows where removal stops and why.

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Chimney problems that call for rebuilding

  • Cracks running through several bricks
  • Broken brick spread over large areas
  • A crown broken into loose pieces
  • Flue tiles showing through open joints
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Rebuilding from sound masonry upward

When patches keep coming back

Some chimneys carry layer on layer of earlier repairs: patches over cracks, new mortar over old, sealant over both. When each repair fails soon after the last, the masonry behind it is often too far gone to hold new material.

We look under the earlier repairs where we can and explain what they have been covering. At that stage, another round of patching may cost less today and more over time. Rebuilding the damaged section replaces the tired masonry with new work that has a sound base.

Taking the damaged section down

Removal is done by hand, course by course, from the top down. Each brick is lifted off rather than knocked down, so the masonry below is not shaken loose and sound bricks can be saved.

Debris is lowered in a controlled way, not thrown from the roof. As removal nears the planned line, we check the condition of each course. That is where the final boundary is confirmed, and where we stop to talk if the masonry is weaker than expected.

Ordering materials for a rebuild

A rebuild needs matched brick, flue tiles or a listed liner, a crown or its materials and flashing metal. Some of these may need ordering, and matched brick in particular can take time to find.

We tell you which items are ordered and plan temporary protection for the chimney if it needs it in the meantime. The start date is set once the materials are in hand, so the chimney is not opened and then left waiting. If a material cannot be found, we explain the alternatives before anything is ordered.

Metal chimneys are not rebuilt in brick

A factory-built chimney is a listed metal system, often inside a framed chase with siding or stucco. It is repaired or replaced with the parts its maker specifies, not rebuilt in masonry.

If your chimney turns out to be factory-built, we tell you on the visit. The framed chase and its cover have their own services, and the metal chimney itself follows its listing. A masonry rebuild applies only where the chimney is built of brick, block or stone. We look for the label or model details so the right parts can be identified.

Line items in a chimney reconstruction

  • Mortar chosen for chimney exposure
  • Scaffold or roof staging
  • Roof covering protection
  • Cover over the open chimney each evening

Your chimney rebuild questions

Does the rebuild include a new crown and cap?

A rebuilt top normally gets a new crown, sloped with a drip edge and a bond break around the flue lining. A rain cap is fitted or refitted to suit the flue, and both appear on the estimate.

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.

What should I have ready before the rebuild visit in Sunset?

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.

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