Chimney restoration, planned part by part, in South Middle River
Book a free inspection and get a written estimate that lists every repair and what each one covers.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Early clues of chimney damage
- Cracks across the top of the chimney
- Damp patches near the fireplace wall
- White crust spreading over the brick
- Old patches that keep failing
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Restoring a chimney that has taken damage
Paperwork that helps us read the chimney history
Earlier estimates, invoices and inspection notes can explain why a chimney looks the way it does. They may show that a crown was patched, a liner was added or flashing was replaced during a roof project. Manuals for an insert or another connected appliance tell us which parts belong to that system.
Keep these papers handy for the visit, but do not worry if there are none. A document describing a past repair is not proof that the repair is still sound, so we check it in place. Our recommendation rests on the condition we can see, with the history as useful background.
Keep people clear of loose chimney material
When pieces of brick, mortar or concrete start falling from a chimney, the area below becomes a hazard. Keep children, pets and visitors away from walkways and patios under the chimney until the loose material has been dealt with. Do not try to push loose pieces back or pull them off from a ladder.
Tell us about falling material when you call, including where it landed and roughly how large it was. Loose masonry at height changes how the visit is planned and how the area is protected. If a large section looks ready to fall, treat it as urgent rather than routine.
When the chimney hides inside a framed box
When a factory-built chimney runs through a framed enclosure, the enclosure itself becomes part of the weather barrier. Its siding or stucco, the metal cover on top and the seal around the flue all have to shed water together.
Rot, soft siding or rust stains on a chase often trace back to the top cover or its seams. We check the cover, the storm collar and the framing we can reach. Repairs that touch the listed system stay within the chimney maker's instructions, and chimney chase repair covers the enclosure work itself.
Temporary protection until the repair is done
Sometimes a chimney needs protection before the full repair can be scheduled. A sheet of material over an open top, a secured loose cap or a barrier under falling masonry can limit damage for a short time. These measures are not the repair itself.
We list temporary protection as its own item on the estimate, separate from the permanent work. That way you can see what it costs, what it protects and how long it is meant to stay in place. The permanent repair is then planned with the time it actually needs.
What your chimney damage visit can include
- Debris cleanup and haul-away
- Written record of the completed work
- Efflorescence source traced before cleaning
- Sealant renewal where chimney meets siding
Your chimney damage questions
Will I get anything in writing once the work is finished?
Yes. You receive a written record of the work that names the parts repaired and the materials used. Keep it with the estimate, since it helps anyone who works on the chimney later.
Should chimney repairs wait until after a planned new roof?
It is better to plan them together. Masonry and flashing work at the roof junction often ties into the new covering, so we agree the sequence with your roofer before either job starts.
Who do I call if pieces of the chimney are falling now?
Keep everyone away from the area below first. Then use our 24/7 emergency line, which is meant for chimney problems that cannot wait for a routine visit, such as masonry coming loose at height.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo