Stone chimney repair in The Crossings matched to your stone
Upfront prices, a workmanship warranty and a written record come with every stone repair we carry out.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Stonework changes worth a closer look
- Thin gaps around individual stones
- Rust streaks running down the stonework
- Cracks running through the stones themselves
- Caulk or foam from earlier quick fixes
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Resetting and repointing chimney stone
Solid stone, anchored veneer or adhered veneer
Stone on a chimney can be built in more than one way. Solid stone masonry carries its own weight. Anchored veneer is a stone face tied back to a wall behind it with metal ties. Adhered veneer, natural or manufactured, is set in mortar over a prepared backing.
The repair follows the construction. A loose stone in solid masonry is a question of joints and bedding. A loose piece of adhered veneer raises questions about the scratch coat, lath and barrier behind it. We identify which you have before we quote, and we explain how we reached that view.
The workmanship warranty on stone repairs
Our stone repairs carry a workmanship warranty covering the work we performed, as described in the estimate and in the written record. We explain its terms before you approve the work. The written record shows which stones and joints the warranty covers.
It cannot cover stones or joints we did not repair, or a top or flashing you chose to leave for later. That is one more reason we list those items separately and clearly. You can see exactly what our warranty applies to and what remains outside the repair.
Rock chimneys with wide, uneven joints
Chimneys built from rounded fieldstone or river rock have irregular shapes and wide joints. Much of the face is mortar, so the joints carry more of the weather than they do on cut stone.
Repointing a rock chimney means filling deep, uneven joints in stages so the mortar does not slump. The mortar is chosen to suit the rock and matched in color and texture. Loose rocks are reset in full beds before the joints around them are finished, so each rock is held on every side.
Why stone is priced after a visit
Two loose stones can sound alike on the phone and need very different repairs. One may simply need resetting. The other may sit on corroded lath or soaked framing that must be repaired first. Even the stone type can be hard to judge from a description.
The free inspection replaces a guess with findings. The written estimate is based on what we saw, with notes on what remains hidden. Any change to the scope comes back to you before it happens, with its price attached.
The stone repair scope, item by item
- Agreed removal of loose or displaced stones
- Resetting stones in a full mortar bed
- Repointing with mortar suited to the stone
- Tooling joints once the mortar firms up
Before you book stone chimney repair
How long does a stone chimney repair take?
It depends on how many stones need resetting, whether backing work is involved and the weather, because mortar needs curing time. We give you the planned sequence together with the estimate.
What should I mention when I call about stone damage?
Say which stones moved or fell, where they are, whether the area gets wet after rain and any past repairs. If you know the stone product or who installed it, mention that too.
Will the repaired area stand out from the rest of the chimney?
New mortar and fresh stone faces can look brighter at first. We blend by reusing original stones where possible and matching the joints. The difference tends to soften as the repair weathers.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo