Taking a chimney down and rebuilding it in The Crossings
A rebuild starts with a clear removal boundary, agreed with you before any brick comes down.
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When patching gives way to rebuilding
- Loose bricks through several top courses
- A stack that has tipped out of plumb
- Cracks running through several bricks
- Broken brick spread over large areas
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Rebuilding the stack with the flue in mind
Choosing the mortar for the new courses
A chimney faces harsher conditions than most walls, and the mortar has to suit that. The brick industry's chimney guidance recommends a portland cement and lime mortar for chimney brickwork, chosen to handle both weather and heat.
Mortar types are standardized under ASTM C270, and each suits different conditions. We choose the mortar for the rebuilt courses with your brick and the exposure in mind, and describe it on the estimate in plain words. The mortar for setting the flue lining is chosen separately.
Protecting the room with the fireplace
A rebuild can send soot and dust down the flue into the room. Before work starts, we seal the fireplace opening, cover the floor and furniture near it and keep a clear route for anyone who needs to reach the room.
Point out any rugs or delicate pieces nearby, and anyone in the house who reacts badly to dust. We check the seal during the job and remove the protection at the end, along with any debris. The room is left as we found it.
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.
Comparing two rebuild quotes
Rebuild quotes can differ widely, so compare them stage by stage. Check where each one starts the removal, how the flue will be lined, what kind of crown is included and who handles the flashing and roof covering.
A lower total may reflect a higher removal line, a mortar wash instead of a formed crown or cleanup left out. Ask how each company handles damage found below the planned line. We are happy to go through our estimate stage by stage with you.
How a chimney rebuild is itemized in The Crossings
- Lining decision for the connected appliance
- Rain cap fitted to the flue
- Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
- Roof covering protection
Questions people raise about a rebuild in The Crossings
Will the rebuilt section match the rest of the chimney?
We aim for a close match in brick, mortar color and joint finish, and show you samples before work starts. New work often looks brighter at first and blends in as it weathers.
Do I need an engineer before the chimney is rebuilt?
Only when the damage suggests a structural cause, such as a stack pulling away from the house, stepped cracking or signs the base has moved. We explain when that assessment should come first.
What stops water getting into the new top?
The new crown is sloped with a drip edge, separated from the flue lining by a bond break, and the joints are tooled to shed rain. New counterflashing is set into the courses at the roof line.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo