Chimney restoration, planned part by part, in Westchester
A locally owned, family-owned team for chimney repairs, with every finding explained before anything is priced.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chimney damage you can spot from the yard
- Rust streaks down the chimney face
- Cracks across the top of the chimney
- A damper that sticks or will not close
- A musty smell from the fireplace after rain
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Chimney damage explained before it is repaired
An open chimney is covered every evening
Some repairs leave the top of the chimney open while work is under way, for example when a crown is removed or top courses are relaid. At the end of each work day we cover the open chimney, so rain and debris stay out of the flue and the house.
We also clean up as we go and haul the debris away when the work is done. Broken brick, old mortar and removed metal leave the property with us. Tell us about areas that need extra care, such as planting beds, a patio or a driveway, so protection is planned before work starts.
Two metal layers guard the roof junction
At the roof line, the gap between masonry and roof covering is closed with metal in two layers. The lower piece, the base flashing, lies on the roof and turns up the brick. The upper piece is let into a mortar joint and folds down over it, so rain crosses both layers instead of slipping behind.
Leaks at this junction often come from a failed lap, a loose counterflashing edge or a joint that has opened where the metal enters the brick. Sealant smeared over the top may slow a leak for a while, but it rarely restores the lapped arrangement. Chimney flashing repair addresses that junction as a whole.
What falls into the firebox and where it starts
Sand-like grit, flakes of tile or small pieces of mortar on the firebox floor are worth keeping for the visit. Their color and texture help us tell whether they came from the flue lining, the smoke chamber or the top of the chimney.
Leave the debris where it lands, or sweep it into a bag and keep it for us to see. Avoid lighting a fire until the source is known, since pieces of lining can point to damage inside the flue. We explain which part shed the material and what repair that part needs.
When another trade is part of the job
Some chimney repairs touch work that belongs to other trades. A roofer may need to reset the covering around the chimney. An electrician may need to move a wire, and a plumbing or heating contractor may need to disconnect an appliance vent.
We tell you which parts of the job need someone else and when in the sequence they fit. The estimate lists our work and names the other trade's step, so nothing is assumed. If you already work with a roofer or contractor, we are glad to coordinate with them directly.
Chimney restoration items you approve
- Rain cap refit or replacement
- Base flashing and counterflashing reset
- Gap at the house wall assessed
- Debris cleanup and haul-away
Chimney damage and repair, common questions
Can I approve part of the repair list and leave the rest?
Yes. Many estimates hold items with different urgency. We mark which ones affect safety or water entry, and you can approve those now and schedule the others as later jobs.
Is there a discount if I book soon after the inspection?
Yes. Any service you book within 72 hours of your free inspection gets a 10% discount. The window starts at the inspection in your home, and the scope and materials on the estimate stay exactly as written.
Can my roofer and your team work on the same chimney?
Yes, and it often helps. We agree who handles the roof covering and who handles the chimney side of the junction, so neither trade assumes the other has closed the gap.
We received your request
Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo