Partial or full-height chimney rebuilds in Westview
We take the damaged section down to sound masonry and rebuild it with a new top and flashing tie-in.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney problems that call for rebuilding
- Broken brick spread over large areas
- A crown broken into loose pieces
- Brick falling onto the roof
- Water pouring in around the chimney
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From removal to new crown, a full rebuild
A listed liner inside the rebuilt section
Instead of clay tiles, the rebuilt section can take a listed liner, usually stainless steel, fitted to its maker's instructions. Chimney liners are tested and listed under UL 1777, and each system comes with its own parts and installation rules.
A listed liner can suit a chimney where the appliance or the retained lining below calls for it. It may run the full height of the chimney rather than just the rebuilt part. Chimney liner installation covers the options, and we explain how the liner and the rebuild fit together.
Full joints in every new course
Brick walls resist water best when every mortar joint is filled solid. The brick industry's guidance on water penetration treats full bed and head joints as essential, since gaps inside a joint give water a path.
In a rebuild, each brick is laid on a full bed of mortar with its ends buttered. Deep furrows in the mortar bed are avoided. That care is invisible once the wall is finished, so we describe the method on the estimate rather than leaving it to trust.
Using the fireplace again after the rebuild
Once the new mortar and crown have cured, the fireplace can go back into use. We give you the date in the written record of the work, based on the materials used and the weather during the job.
If anything about the fireplace seems different afterwards, stop using it and tell us what you noticed. A new smell, a stain or smoke where you did not see it before are examples. If nothing changes, no further step is needed. The workmanship warranty and the written record cover the rebuilt section if a question comes up.
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.
Steps a full rebuild may add
- Sound original brick cleaned for reuse
- Base flashing coordinated with the roofer
- Written record of the rebuilt section
- Curing time before the fireplace is lit
Questions people raise about a rebuild in Westview
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.
Can I use the fireplace while the rebuild is under way?
No. The fireplace stays out of use during the rebuild and while the new masonry cures. We tell you when it can be lit again, based on the materials used and the weather.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo