Restore a damaged chimney in Edgewood
Same-day visits are available when the schedule allows, and each repair still waits for your approval.
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Early clues of chimney damage
- A damper that sticks or will not close
- Water dripping onto the damper
- Plants rooting in the chimney joints
- Old patches that keep failing
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Restoring a chimney that has taken damage
Upfront pricing and changes you agree to
Upfront pricing means you see the cost of each item before work begins, and there are no hidden fees added at the end. The estimate names the work, the material and the price for every line you approve, so the total is clear from the start.
If the job changes, the price changes only with your agreement. A newly exposed defect is described, priced as a separate item and left for your decision. That way the total you pay matches the work you chose, and you can see exactly where any difference came from.
What the attic can show about a chimney
Where the chimney passes through the attic, staining on the masonry, damp insulation or dark marks on nearby framing show that water is reaching inside. Daylight around the chimney is another clue.
If your attic is safely accessible, tell us and we will include a look there in the visit. That view often links an inside stain to a specific side of the chimney. Please do not walk on ceiling joists or insulation to check for us, since that is a fall risk.
Wind load on the exposed top of the stack
Above the roof line, a chimney has no shelter, so wind reaches it from whichever side it blows. Loose caps, lifted flashing edges and cracked top courses are often the first damage to appear after windy weather.
We look closely at the top section for loose parts and open joints. A small repair at the top can prevent water from reaching the courses below. If the top section has loosened throughout, we explain whether resetting or rebuilding it fits better.
A flat metal top that holds water
On a framed chase, the metal cover on top should shed water off its edges. A flat or sagging cover lets water pool, and pooled water rusts the metal and finds its way down through seams and fastener holes.
Rust streaks down the chase and staining inside are common results. We check the shape, the seams and the storm collar around the flue pipe. Chase cover replacement handles a new cover, while damage to the enclosure below is priced as a separate repair.
What a chimney damage estimate lists
- Smoke chamber surface assessment
- Damper plate and handle repair
- Removal of failed sealant patches
- Cover over an open chimney each evening
What people ask about chimney damage
What does the workmanship warranty cover after a chimney repair?
It stands behind the repair work we agreed and completed. Parts of the chimney we did not work on fall outside it, which is why the estimate and the written record describe each repaired area clearly.
Can you repair a chimney that also vents a furnace or water heater?
Yes, with planning. If the repair would interrupt that vent, the appliance may need a heating or plumbing contractor to disconnect and reconnect it, and we build that step into the schedule.
Will the repaired area look different from the rest of the chimney?
New mortar and replacement brick can look different at first, and weathered masonry is hard to match exactly. We discuss the likely appearance and the available materials before you approve the 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.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo