Chimney repair across the North Shore — brick repointing, cracked masonry, flashing repair where the chimney meets the roof, cap and crown replacement, leak prevention, and animal-entry repair.
Sitting atop your roof, your chimney is exposed to the harshest of elements. Foraging squirrels and birds also seek solace in the protection of a roof and chimney from time to time. Small chimney problems can quickly become roof leaks, water damage in the house, and structural issues — so it pays to address them early.
We start with an honest inspection — looking at the masonry, the flashing, the crown, and the cap. We tell you what's actually wrong and what you actually need. If a small flashing repair will fix it, that's what we'll do. If repointing will buy you another 20 years, we'll explain that.
Leaks near a chimney are extremely common — and they're often misdiagnosed as roof leaks when the real problem is the chimney itself. Get an experienced eye on it before water damages framing or interior finishes.
Look for cracked or missing mortar between bricks, white efflorescence on the brick, rust stains, water leaks near the chimney inside the house, a cap or crown that's damaged, or visible gaps in the flashing where the chimney meets the roof. If you see any of these, get an inspection.
Repointing (also called tuckpointing) is grinding out failing mortar between bricks and replacing it with new mortar. It's one of the most common chimney repairs and dramatically extends the life of the chimney structure.
Very often, yes. Leaks near a chimney are commonly misdiagnosed as roof problems when the actual issue is the chimney flashing, cap, crown, or brick. We diagnose this honestly.
Small flashing or cap repairs typically run $300–$1,200. Repointing a residential chimney usually runs $1,000–$3,500 depending on size and condition. We give clear written quotes.
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