Chimney damage assessed and repaired in Westwood Lakes
We cover an open chimney at the end of each work day and haul the debris away when the job is done.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Changes that suggest a damaged chimney
- Rust streaks down the chimney face
- Mortar joints that look sandy or open
- Lifted metal where chimney meets roof
- A stack that leans away from the roof
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From diagnosis to repair of chimney damage
Chimneys built from more than one material
Some chimneys combine brick with stucco, stone or a framed section higher up. Each material has its own repair method, and the transitions between them are common places for water to enter.
We note where one material meets another and how each part is holding up. A repair that suits brick may be wrong for stucco, and the reverse is also true. The estimate names the method for each material, so the repairs fit what is actually there rather than one approach for the whole stack.
Cracks on the chimney breast indoors
The chimney breast is the part of the chimney that projects into the room, often plastered or painted. Cracks there can reflect movement in the masonry behind, heat from the fireplace or a finish that has aged on its own.
We look at where the crack runs and whether it lines up with anything outside or in the attic. A crack only in the finish needs a different repair from one that follows a joint in the masonry. The estimate says which case applies and what it involves.
Two flues side by side in one stack
Some chimneys carry two or more flues side by side, one for the fireplace and another for a different appliance or a second fireplace. Each flue has its own lining and its own job.
Tell us what each flue serves, if you know. Damage in one flue can affect the masonry around the flue beside it, and a repair on one should not block or weaken the other. We check each flue we can reach and list findings separately for each one.
When to stop using the fireplace for now
Some signs mean the fireplace should rest for now. Pieces of lining in the firebox are one. Smoke escaping anywhere other than the top of the chimney is another, as is being told the flue is damaged. Keep the fireplace out of use until the chimney has been looked at.
Tell us which of these you have noticed when you book. Some of these signs point to damage inside the flue that cannot be seen from the room. We explain what we find and what must be repaired before it is safe to light a fire again.
Priced items for chimney and roof repair
- Repointing of open mortar joints
- Stucco crack routing and patching
- Cover over an open chimney each evening
- Firebox and hearth findings noted separately
Chimney damage and repair, common questions
My chimney is a metal flue inside a framed box. Can you help?
Yes. That is a factory-built chimney, and its repairs must stay within the maker's listing. We look for the model label so the correct parts can be ordered, and we repair the framed enclosure as its own item.
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.
Can you finish a repair another company started?
We can assess it. We look at what was done, what remains open and whether the earlier work is sound, then price the remaining repair as its own scope for you to approve.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
- 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