Full rebuild
When the chimney leans, pulls away from the house or is dropping brick: taken down to sound masonry at the roofline and rebuilt.
What we do
From the flashing to the crown.
Partial rebuild
Just the failed courses at the top, taken down and rebuilt to match.
Repointing
Cracked and missing mortar ground out and replaced, so water stops getting into the brick.
New crown
The concrete top that sheds water off the chimney. A cracked crown is one of the most common ways water gets in.
Chimney cap
Keeps rain, snow and animals out of the flue.
Flashing
Step and counter flashing where the chimney meets the roof. It's the most common chimney leak there is.
Waterproofing
A sealer on the brick once the masonry is sound, to keep water from soaking in.
The right order
Chimney first. Then the roof.
If the chimney is failing above the roofline, it's a rebuild from the roofline up, and that should happen before a new roof goes on around it. Either way, have the flashing checked any time the roof is replaced.
From our roof jobs
Chimney flashing, done with the roof.
When it's time
Signs your chimney needs work.
A lean, falling masonry or water inside usually means the chimney is failing above the roofline.
- Chimney leans or pulls away from the house
- Loose or falling brick
- Cracked or missing mortar between the bricks
- A cracked or crumbling crown
- Water stains on the ceiling or wall near the chimney
What's in writing
Every line, before we start.
- Line-item quote with photos of what we found, before we start
- Workers' comp on every crew, plus $2M general liability
- A project manager on site for the job
- Financing available on every job, including 0% for up to 24 months on approved credit — see financing options →
- If the roof is due too, both on one inspection
You ask, we answer
Chimney questions
Does my chimney need to be rebuilt, or just repaired?+
Repointing and a new crown fix a lot of chimneys. A lean, falling masonry or water inside usually means it's failing above the roofline, and that's a rebuild from the roofline up. We'll tell you which, with photos.
Should the chimney be fixed before a new roof?+
Yes. If the chimney needs rebuilding, it should happen before the new roof goes on around it, so the new flashing ties into sound masonry.
Do you re-flash the chimney with a roof replacement?+
Yes. When we replace a roof, the chimney gets new step and counter flashing so the weak point is new too. You can see it on our Sherman, Newington and West Haven jobs.
Why is my chimney leaking?+
Most often it's the flashing where the chimney meets the roof. After that, a cracked crown, missing cap or open mortar joints. The inspection finds which one.
Do you carry workers' comp insurance?+
Yes, and we require it of every crew. If an uninsured worker is hurt on your property, that claim can come back on your homeowner's policy.
Find out what your chimney needs.
Free inspection, anywhere in Connecticut. The photo report is yours to keep.