A local chimney repair contractor for Imperial Point
Repairs you book within 72 hours of your free inspection come with 10% off, and the scope stays the same.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Early clues of chimney damage
- A ceiling stain beside the chimney
- A damper that sticks or will not close
- Peeling paint on the chimney breast
- Plants rooting in the chimney joints
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Restoring a chimney that has taken damage
Broken brick faces point to a cause
When the face of a brick flakes or breaks away, the damaged unit is only part of the story. Water held in the masonry, dissolved salts moving to the surface, rusting steel nearby or a repair mortar harder than the brick can all cause it.
Replacing the damaged units without addressing that cause invites the same loss on the new ones. We look at where the damage sits, whether near the top, at the roof junction or at the base, and what feeds water to it. Brick replacement then handles the units themselves, with the cause already part of the plan.
Chimney work before a new roof goes on
A roof replacement is a good moment to deal with the chimney. The flashing at the junction often gets replaced with the roof, and masonry repairs above it are easier before new roofing is laid around the base.
If a new roof is planned, tell us the timing and the roofer's scope. We look at the chimney first, so masonry and top repairs can be finished before the new covering goes on. That order avoids opening fresh roofing later to reach a chimney problem that was already there.
When the leak source is still unknown
Sometimes the visit shows water getting in but not yet where. The top, the face, the roof junction and the flue each remain possible, and guessing would mean paying for work that may not stop it.
In that case, chimney leak repair is the better starting point, because its job is to isolate the entry before any component is replaced. Once the entry is found, the repair of that part is priced on its own. We explain which of the two routes fits what we saw.
Cleaning before the flue can be judged
Soot and deposits on the inside of a flue can hide cracks and gaps in the lining. When the flue is heavily coated, an honest assessment may need a chimney sweep before the lining can be seen.
We tell you when that is the case and list the cleaning separately from any repair. After cleaning, we look again and explain what the lining shows. You then decide on repairs with the flue's actual condition in front of you rather than an estimate built on guesses.
Chimney damage work, line by line
- Relaying loose top courses
- Stucco crack routing and patching
- Firebox and hearth findings noted separately
- Temporary weather protection until the repair
Your chimney damage questions
Will you start the repair on the day of the inspection?
Only if you approve the scope and the job suits it. Same-day work is available when the schedule allows. Larger repairs usually need materials ordered and dry weather, so they follow on an agreed date.
What if you find more damage once the work has started?
We stop and show you the new finding before the scope grows. You hear what it means and what it would add, and that extra item goes ahead only if you agree to it.
When does chimney damage call for more than a local repair?
When loose masonry runs deep, earlier repairs keep failing or the stack has moved, a local patch may not hold. We explain the evidence and whether a larger section needs rebuilding before you decide.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
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Local service. Careful repairs. A fireplace worth coming home to.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo