Chimney Repair & Rebuilding Services
Professional chimney repair and rebuilding services that keep your home safe, efficient, and protected from water damage.
Why Your Chimney Needs Regular Attention
Your chimney does more than just channel smoke out of your home. It's a complex structure that faces constant exposure to heat, moisture, and weather extremes. Every time you use your fireplace, the chimney goes through rapid temperature changes. Rain, snow, and humidity attack it from the outside. Over time, this takes a toll.
Here in Macon-Bibb, our climate adds extra challenges. Summer humidity can deteriorate mortar joints, while winter freezes can crack masonry. When your chimney develops problems, they rarely fix themselves. Small issues like a loose brick or damaged crown can quickly become expensive emergencies if water gets inside the structure.
A damaged chimney is also a safety hazard. Cracks in the flue liner can allow carbon monoxide to seep into your home. Deteriorating masonry might collapse during a storm. Water intrusion can rot wood framing and create mold problems. That is why we recommend having your chimney inspected annually, even if everything looks fine from the ground.
We specialize in all types of chimney work, from simple repairs to complete rebuilds. Whether you need your crown repaired, flashing replaced, or the entire structure rebuilt, we have the skills and experience to do it right.
Chimney Issues We Repair
We have seen just about every chimney problem you can imagine. Here are the most common issues we fix for Macon-Bibb homeowners.
Cracked or Missing Chimney Crown
The crown is the concrete top that seals your chimney. When it cracks, water pours straight into your chimney structure. This leads to rapid deterioration of bricks and mortar. We repair minor cracks or rebuild the entire crown when necessary, creating a proper slope to shed water away from the flue.
Damaged Flashing
Flashing is the metal seal between your chimney and roof. When it fails, water leaks into your attic and down your walls. We install new flashing with proper counter-flashing techniques that create a watertight seal. This is one of the most common sources of chimney leaks and one of the most important repairs.
Spalling Bricks and Deteriorating Mortar
When chimney bricks start flaking apart, it means water has penetrated and is freezing inside. The mortar joints might also be crumbling, which weakens the entire structure. Our brick restoration services replace damaged sections and restore structural integrity.
Leaning or Tilting Chimney
A chimney that leans away from your house is in serious trouble. This usually means the foundation has failed or the structure has separated from the house. These situations require immediate attention because the chimney could collapse. We assess whether repair is possible or if a complete rebuild is safer.
Damaged Flue Liner
The flue liner protects your chimney walls from heat and corrosive gases. When it cracks or deteriorates, dangerous gases can escape into your home. We inspect flue liners with specialized equipment and repair or replace them as needed to keep your family safe.
Repair or Rebuild? How We Decide
Not every damaged chimney needs to be torn down and rebuilt. We always look for ways to repair what you have. However, sometimes a rebuild is the smarter choice for safety and long-term value.
When Repair Makes Sense
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The damage is limited to specific areas like the crown, cap, or flashing
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The chimney structure is still plumb and structurally sound
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Only surface bricks are damaged while the core remains solid
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The flue liner can be repaired or relined without major reconstruction
When Rebuilding Is Better
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The chimney is leaning, tilting, or separating from the house
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More than 25 percent of the bricks are damaged or deteriorating
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The foundation has failed or settled significantly
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Multiple repairs would cost nearly as much as a new chimney
We give you honest recommendations based on what is truly best for your situation, not what costs the most. Our goal is to provide a solution that keeps you safe and gives you decades of trouble-free use. We also offer tuckpointing services to strengthen chimney mortar joints before major problems develop.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Protect your home and family with expert chimney repair and rebuilding services.
Call (478) 313-7125