Repointing, new crowns and caps, flashing repairs and rebuilds above the roofline.
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The short answer
A chimney is the most exposed masonry on a house. Wind-driven rain hits it from every side, the crown on top takes standing water and frost, and the flashing at the roofline is often the first thing to fail. Left alone, water works into the brick, joints wash out, and the top courses start to loosen.
We repoint worn joints, pour or rebuild crowns, install caps, repair flashing and, when the brick above the roof is too far gone, take it down and rebuild it. Taller chimneys get proper scaffolding so the work is done safely and right.
Stains on the ceiling or wall next to the chimney usually point to flashing or the crown.
Open joints let water straight into the brick. Repointing stops it before bricks loosen.
Spalled brick on the shingles means the top of the chimney is breaking down.
How it works
Crown, cap, flashing, joints and brick are all checked so the fix matches the cause.
Roof access or scaffolding depending on the height and pitch.
Repointing, crown work, flashing, or rebuilding courses above the roof as needed.
Caps fitted where needed, debris removed from the roof and yard.
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