Chimney Repair

 

Chimney Repair Description

A chimney repair usually consists of repairing the bricks and mortar on a crumbling chimney. In a way a chimney repair usually involves a little bit of brick repair, tuckpointing, and powerwashing work as well as some concrete work if the cap needs to be improved. Chimney repairs often also include liner replacements (liners for smoke release) and sometimes even maintenance on the pipes or tubes that chute the smoke out of the chimney. The most common form of chimney repair however usually just includes brick and mortar work. The bricks or mortar of most chimneys crumble over time and it then becomes necessary to perform a chimney repair on those areas for aesthetic as well as structural purposes.

A chimney repair will usually consist first of identifying the trouble areas and then usually knocking out the damaged bricks or mortar. Then we continue the chimney repair by installing new bricks and mortar in the previously damaged areas. If need be we can do a power wash during the chimney repair or even clean up and adjust the concrete cap. The end result of a chimney repair is a clean, straight chimney that both looks good and functions soundly.

Chimney repairs are important to make sure that your chimney stays in good shape. When a chimney starts crumbling it not only looks run down but it is also structurally unsound and may become a safety hazard if a chimney repair is not done. Likewise if bricks are out of place or crumbling it may negatively the smoke flow out of the chimney flutes. A proper chimney repair will fix your chimney and make sure that everything looks good and works well both on the inside and out.

At Delta C. Tuckpointing we have been doing chimney repairs for over two decades. Our expert craftsmen have the skills to complete any chimney repair project promptly and with the highest degree of quality.

 

Chimney Repair Gallery

 

Chimney Repair 1

During Chimney Repair

This chimney repair required removing and replacing several bricks. Only a few bricks were missing but the chimney repair was still a good idea as it helped restore this brick chimney to its full beauty and made sure that it remained structurally sound. Chimney repairs aren't always huge projects, sometimes just replacing a few bricks is the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy chimney

 

Chimney Repair Close-Up Here we see a close-up view of the chimney repair in progress. We can see the gap from where the old brick used to be. The next step in the chimney repair is to install and mortar in a new brick. After the bricks and mortar set the chimney repair will be done and this chimney will be as good as new.

 

Chimney Repair 2

Chimney Repair - Before

This chimney needed to be rebuilt after a this home got renovated. Here we have the chimney half erected waiting to be completed. The base and position of the chimney is similar to what it was prior to the remodel however this was a good opportunity to rebuild this chimney and make it bigger and better.

 

Chimney Repair After

The new, fully erected chimney. This chimney repair / rebuild project was completed successfully and the new chimney is bigger and better looking than its predecessor. Not only does it completment the look of the rest of the house but it also functions better as an exhaust for the fireplace.

 

Chimney Repair 1

Before Chimney Repair

A chimney repair can consist of several elements. This chimney needs to be tuckpointed to fix its cracking mortar and it also needs a cap repair.

 

During Chimney Repair The first step in our chimney repair is to fix and tuckpoint the mortar. Most chimney repairs consists of either repairing the damaged bricks or mortar on a chimney.

 

During Chimney Repair

The next step in our chimney repair is to repair and smooth out the chimney cap. We can see that the tuckpointing pahse of our chimney repair is already done and soon the chimney will look like new again.

 

After Chimney Repair

A completed chimney repair. Note how the tuckpointing job improved the mortar around the bricks and how the concrete and cement work on the cap finished the chimney repair by giving it a nice smooth look.

 

After Chimey Repair

The completed chimney repair from the original angle we looked at. We can see that the chimney repair improved the brick mortar and chimney cap. This chimney repair will help keep the chimney strong and looking good for years to come.

 

Chimney Repair 2

Before Chimney Repair This chimney has a few crumbling bricks and a lot of cracking mortar around the top. It looks worn down and might become unsafe unless a chimney repair is done.	During Chimney Repair This chimney repair will consist mainly of filling in and replacing the existing mortar. We can see already how the chimney repair is improving the existing mortar.

 

During Chimney Repair

A chimney repair is usually a fairly unobtrusive construction job and can often be completed in one day. This particular chimney repair job mainly involved installing new mortar. Here we can see the chimney repair in progress from the bottom and top of the house.

 

Before Chimney Repair Here we see the chimney as it was before the chimney repair. The mortar was heavily cracked and some of the corner bricks were chipped or out of place. The chimney repair was able to correct all that.	After Chimney Repair After the chimney repair is done we can see that the chimney mortar is in much better shape and that all the bricks are in place. Thanks to the chimney repair this chimney is now structurally sounds and looks great.

 

 

Chimney Repairs In Progress

Chimney Repair With Scaffolding A chimney repair can sometimes require scaffolding and ladders if the chimney is hard to reach. In this chimney repair project we had to set up a scaffold to complete the job.	Chimney Repair With Ladder Chimney repairs that are high up and in very difficult places also require careful ladder use. Here we set up a 40 foot ladder to repair the top of this chimney

 

Completed Chimney Repair This chimney repair project was completed by our firm. Repairing this chimney was a bit tricky due to the unique shape, but it went well as shown by the good bricks and mortar. Thanks to the chimney repair this chimney will remain in good shape for years to come.	Completed Chimney Repair This chimney repair project was also completed by us. We straightened out any rough or crumbling mortar and made sure that all the bricks were secure and in place. A chimney repair is always a good idea to keep your chimney in good shape.