Chimney Building and Rebuilding
A chimney carries heat, smoke and gases out of your house, and it takes weather on all sides. We build new chimneys and rebuild leaning, spalled or failing ones, with a proper footing, a lined flue, flashing, a crown and a cap, matched to your house.
- Best forNew fireplaces, additions and chimneys beyond repair
- Key detailFooting, liner, flashing and crown
- MaterialsBrick, flue liners, concrete crown, stainless caps
- Pairs well withFireplaces, repointing and crown work
What chimney building and rebuilding includes
- 1Built from the baseThe footing, chimney body and flue are built as a system.
- 2Lined flueA proper liner protects the masonry and carries gases safely.
- 3Flashing and crownMetal flashing and a sloped crown keep water out.
- 4Matched to the houseBrick, mortar and cap follow the existing look.
From first visit to finished work
- 1AssessWe inspect the chimney from roof to base.
- 2Take downFailed sections are removed to sound masonry.
- 3RebuildBrick is laid, liner set and flashing installed.
- 4Crown and capCrown poured, cap fitted and the site cleaned.
Is chimney building and rebuilding right for you?
- Your chimney is leaning, bulging or crumbling
- Water is getting into the house near the chimney
- You are adding a fireplace
- Bricks fall from the top
About chimney building and rebuilding
How do I know if a chimney needs rebuilding?
Leaning, wide gaps, missing bricks and water entering the house are warning signs. Our Wall Doctor tool explains what common signs mean, and a visit gives a real answer.
Is it safe to use a chimney that looks bad?
If it is leaning, crumbling or leaking, have it looked at before you light a fire.
How long does a rebuild take?
It depends on height and condition, often a few days. We give you a schedule after the inspection.
Often paired with this
Chimney Repair and RepointingCrumbling mortar and failing brick on the chimney fixed before water gets into the house.See the service 
Chimney Crowns, Caps and FlashingThe top and the roof joint, where most chimney leaks begin, rebuilt to shed water.See the service 
Custom Brick FireplacesA hand-built brick fireplace that becomes the heart of the room.See the service Find chimney building and rebuilding near you
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Thinking about chimney building and rebuilding?
Call or text, or send the form. Tell us about your property and we will tell you what we would do.